Finding a Little Direction

I was going to make a scarf. I started one, but decided that it was too skinny. Good news is that I was only about 2 inches into it. Then I started another one. It was better. It would be even better if it were a lot wider. It would be easy to frog back the 6 inches and add a few more repeats. So as I slid my needles off, I realized it didn't want a scarf.Huh?

Let's start at the beginning. You remember my Swallowtail? I love my Swallowtail. I also have a new purse. It's green and yellow and has a nice brown base. I love my Shallowtail, but its full of cool colors and the bag is warm. I need a new scarf. So, I found some yummy Malabrigo Lace, the same yarn as the Swallowtail, and I started prowling Ravelry.

You see, my brain went straight to "scarf" because that is how I use the Swallowtail. Not as a shawl, but as a scarf. I realized what I love so much about the Swallowtail is that it is so small, that I can use it as a scarf without looking like a scarf.

So a little more prowling on Ravelry and a recommendation from Natalie, I've picked out a new project. The Laminaria has a "shoulderette" version. I think that this will solve my need for a new "scarf" to match my bag. And yes, I really am so bad that I buy yarn to match my accesories.

I can't cast it on yet, too much holiday knitting needs to get done first. I do have a little holiday knitting to show off. But you are going to have to wait until tomorrow.