Rabea Scarf

 Watching YouTube.....what a great way to find exciting things!

Rabea appeared on one of the knitting podcasts I like to watch.  My friend Simran ....I knew immediately she would love this.   The bonus is that, once I read the pattern, I realized it would be a fun challenge...in an actual fun but not forced march to the death way.

My ideas for color covered a pretty narrow spectrum.  There was no match in the massive stash which was not a huge surprise.   Referring to the pattern, I looked up the yarn combinations that were suggested.

My favorite, and most cost effective, choice was available at Wool and Company.   The color I had in mind was available in both of the yarns I needed.    The cashmere strand is Pascuali Cashmere 6/28 in Ruby.   The silk mohair is Ito Sensai Enji in a red that is a wonderful match for the cashmere.

I got a nice fabric, close to gauge but not right on gauge, using a US Size 3.   The swatch did not stretch a lot when I washed it but did soften up beautifully.

Taking the time to read project notes from other knitters Ravelry postings, I noted that one person had added an extra section in the middle...and kept that in mind as I worked through this.  I did do that and am happy with the additional length.

Steam blocking was essential for this project to turn out the way that I wanted it to look.

This project did remind me how much I do not enjoy counting rows in garter stitch...but that is so minor.

This is a lovely gift knit that comes together quickly.