Jul 05 2007

Eviction Notice

Published by lolly at 10:01 am under Project Spectrum 2.0, Stashbusting, Uptown Scarf

To:  Blue Sky Alpaca Bulky in “Red” Colorway

From: Landlady Lolly

You have been loafing in my shelves for nearly THREE YEARS.  You think just sitting there looking pretty will pay the bills?  You take up too much space with your bulkiness.  I could fit five balls of 4-ply where you are easily.  Don’t you forget how lucky you have been…  It’s time for you to move on.  Go make something of yourself!

Uptown Girl

1. Stitches closeup, 2. Lolly in Uptown,
3. Neck Closeup, 4. Garter Stitches 

Uptown Scarf
Yarn: 2 balls of Blue Sky Alpaca Bulky in red
Pattern inspired by Weekend Knitting
Needles: Size 35 (19mm) straight
Notes: Measures about 9 feet long!

All in all, I finished this scarf in about 45 minutes.  Easy as pie.  90 yards of yarn total – 45 each skein!  It is very cozy and warm, and will be the perfect thing to wrap around on a cold blustery day.

…I am not usually so sassy with my yarn… don’t call Yarn Protective Services on me! These particular skeins just needed an extra push :)

35 responses so far

35 Responses to “Eviction Notice”

  1. # kellyon 05 Jul 2007 at 10:44 am

    Hey, it’s just tough love! Cute scarf!

  2. # Amberon 05 Jul 2007 at 10:45 am

    Love it. :)

  3. # staceyon 05 Jul 2007 at 11:03 am

    that is so cute. how many balls did you use? I have some bulky wool that would be just right for that….

  4. # Aprilon 05 Jul 2007 at 11:12 am

    COOL! I love giant knitted stitches. It’s very very pretty.

  5. # courtneyon 05 Jul 2007 at 11:41 am

    Beautiful!
    There is something so comforting about knitting a garter stitch scarf…sometimes I find it more enjoyable than complicated cables and lace.
    Nice choice for that yarn Lolly!

  6. # Leslieon 05 Jul 2007 at 11:42 am

    Sometimes those simple, bulky scarves are the prettiest. They are often the only scarves I notice on other people. This one is beautiful. And isn’t it wonderful to get rid of some long-lingering yarn?

  7. # heatheron 05 Jul 2007 at 11:56 am

    lovely! Looks like a great match of yarn + pattern, enjoy it (when it gets a bit cooler…) :-D

  8. # Karaon 05 Jul 2007 at 12:01 pm

    I love the simplicity. It looks oh so chic.

  9. # Debion 05 Jul 2007 at 12:45 pm

    Very cute scarf even if it is the malingering type :)

  10. # lomesteron 05 Jul 2007 at 12:47 pm

    cute post lolly!

  11. # Dame Wendyon 05 Jul 2007 at 12:53 pm

    I love evictions! It’s always so empowering to bust out a 45 minute scarf.

    (lovely color!)

  12. # Amandaon 05 Jul 2007 at 12:58 pm

    I love the scarf. The color is fabulous, and who doesn’t love the instant gratification of a simple stitch on big needles?

  13. # Genaon 05 Jul 2007 at 12:59 pm

    Looks fantastic! I always love the way bulky yarn looks when it’s knit up in garter stitch – it looks so much more complicated than it is! And the color is just beautiful for your complexion.

  14. # Specson 05 Jul 2007 at 1:33 pm

    That is one cozy scarf.

    And oh, I hope there really isn’t a Yarn Protective Services. I am in big trouble if it exists.

  15. # Elemmacilturon 05 Jul 2007 at 2:23 pm

    Très chic!!

  16. # novaon 05 Jul 2007 at 2:40 pm

    I like it quite a lot. I may have to copy this idea with some random bulkiness taking up space in my stash!

  17. # Knit-Eat-Sleepon 05 Jul 2007 at 2:55 pm

    Very nice 45 minute project! Great color for fall! Love your blog!! :)

  18. # Sarahon 05 Jul 2007 at 2:58 pm

    Sometimes “they” just need an extra push!

  19. # Annon 05 Jul 2007 at 3:06 pm

    I think YPS would have been called if you had forced the bulky yarn into a lace shawl or socks …

  20. # Carolon 05 Jul 2007 at 4:40 pm

    Pretty scarf! Another well done project.

  21. # irishgirlieknitson 05 Jul 2007 at 5:07 pm

    How fun are you! You have to love a quick-knit scarf like that!

  22. # Kristinon 05 Jul 2007 at 5:55 pm

    I love that yarn! It is great for quick gifts. You could knit something up in one night while watching TV. Your scarf looks great.

  23. # Zondaon 05 Jul 2007 at 6:11 pm

    Nice scarf! Hehe, great post! :) I promise not to call YPS!! ;)

  24. # Elizabethon 05 Jul 2007 at 7:46 pm

    Sometimes there’s nothing as pretty as garter stitch. Especially in a beautiful yarn. Glad you took that slacker yarn in hand and made something lovely out of it.

  25. # erinon 05 Jul 2007 at 7:55 pm

    It’s gorgeous. I’m sure the yarn is so happy to move from stash shelf to more uptown digs :)

  26. # caitlynon 05 Jul 2007 at 9:57 pm

    Very, very pretty! I love the color on you, Lolly.

  27. # Jenniferon 05 Jul 2007 at 9:59 pm

    It looks to warm and cuddly!

  28. # Erinon 05 Jul 2007 at 10:04 pm

    Some of my yarn is lazy too. :) Love the quick scarf though. Yarn lazy no more!

  29. # veraon 06 Jul 2007 at 5:02 am

    Gorgeous scarf Lolly! That was one of the first patterns on my to-do list. My list was only about 3 items long at that stage- Well before the obsession began! Still one that i must make at some stage, it’s such a cute and classy knit.

  30. # lucyon 06 Jul 2007 at 7:10 am

    Hmm! Lovely scarf. Great on you too!

  31. # KnitPastison 06 Jul 2007 at 7:52 am

    Very chic Lolly and the color is so pretty on you! I bet this scarf feels so soft around the neck, not scratchy.

  32. # carrie mon 06 Jul 2007 at 8:47 am

    gotta love the instant gratification projects. i’m considering making a chunky wrap for work on size like, 55, needles.

  33. # Kimberlyon 06 Jul 2007 at 11:18 am

    You crack me up!! Love the shawl.

  34. # iselon 06 Jul 2007 at 9:45 pm

    Lovely. I still love mine, and there aren’t many old projects I can say that about.

  35. # amishaon 08 Jul 2007 at 12:30 pm

    lolly, it’s gorgeous and it looks so good on you!! beautiful work!

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