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Since I wasn't sure if two skeins of Noro Silk Garden would be adequate to take a scarf, I decided that I better start knitting so I'll know if I ask to cut down more. Although I've never used Noro, I am mindful that the thread is notorious for containing knots, vegetable matter, and inconsistent weight. Yet for all of the complaints I've read, Noro seems to be highly regarded. How bad can the problems be?It didn't take long for me to get out. I encountered stuff that looked like thin pencil shavings. Separating it from the yarn wasn't too bad but kind of annoying. Then there was a tangle which, wisely or not, I chose to crumple in as is. A small bit later the yarn plumped up and had more of those fine shavings mixed in. I decided that I'd take myself crazy if I attempted to slay all of it, so I kept knitting in the promise that there is a way to learn it out once the scarf is finished. (Before I try to go up an answer on Ravelry, does anyone out there have any advice on this matter?)I've also discovered small pieces of skin or a stick, so I completely understand why some knitters think this narration is more hassle than it's worth. I'm enjoying seeing and feel how the yarn knits up (assuming I don't run my hand across more of that rough stuff). The compounding of purples, tan, and lime green (! has surprised me.For this scarf I'm doing a simple 1x1 rib. I'm slipping the 1st stitch with the thread in face and knit the last stitch, which is producing really nice edges. The basic pattern allows the color shifts to be showcased and makes for a nice, reversible scarf. I wasn't sure what I was getting myself into when I picked this yarn, but the finished product should be something that will affect my mom.On a photographic note, the recital in the image looks bluer than it actually is. I'll try to take this in the natural light, which ought to deliver more accurate colors.

Labels: knitting, Noro, scarves, WIPs, yarn

Author: Knitting Confidential