Needing a break from the endless sea of yellow that is my Katarina, not wanting to sew up hat seams, or start another hat, or think about putting a second sleeve on the burgundy Liesl, I grabbed the door-prize ball of Noro Ayatori (thank you Purple Purl and knitty.com) and cast on this scarf.

Fun note: Ayatori is the Japanese term for string figures (such as the popular ‘Cat’s Cradle’ string game).

Tuesday April 10, 2012: Cast on this evening. First tried on US7 needles, but it’s a little sloppy, so I probably need to go up a needle or two. Then I noticed that the pattern suggests one size above recommended for whatever yarn you use. Hello, US 9! Casting on again.

This is sort of a mindless pattern, but within a couple repeats I had found myself dropping stitches that weren’t yarn overs, and having to rip back a row to fix it. At least it’s only 16 sts wide.

Friday, April 13: This is perfect subway knitting. If only I could remember what row I’m on.

Monday, April 16: Nearly 3/4 through and I’ve finally learned how to read what row I’m on. That’s pretty sad. This yarn is lovely to work with, I wish it came in colour combinations that I like more.

Monday, April 30: Is it weird to be knitting on the scarf that you’re wearing? That might explain my commute this morning. (It’s almost done.)