Mindless knitting

Every now and then, I have the need to work on something a little bit mindless but interesting all the same. I'm sure I'm like many knitters out there who look to challenge themselves with demanding projects that require space, time, and concentrated effort. But then while working on that project (you know what I'm talking about -- the one that doesn't let you watch a movie while knitting), I find myself craving a straight-forward, easy knit.  That's what happened to me late in May while I was working on the norfolk seashells baby afghan for my friend Natalie. I loved working on this afghan, but I found myself needing to stop every few rows. After a while, I realized that I needed another project to cleanse my palate, so to speak. So, I went in search of a simple pattern and found the Brulee Scarf which fit my quest perfectly.

Designed by Cirilia Rose, this scarf is plain old garter stitch with a twist.  

(all garter stitch in Berocco Cuzco)

When you near the end of the length you want, you create four button holes by adding YOs.  On the opposite end of the scarf, you sew on pretty buttons.  Both ends have a crocheted detail that also adds a little something different to an otherwise plain garter-stitch scarf.

(this is before I sewed the buttons on)

This is a fun scarf to wear and while I suppose the buttons aren't really a necessity, they are a lovely element that turns a simple design into something eye-catching. Oh, and mindless knitting is a good thing even though the phrase perhaps doesn't sound so nice!