A few posts back, when I was being tempted away from my beloved Birch……this sweet little number, was one of the bewitching "temptresses".
I would like to introduce the Lotus Blossom Scarf.
Anne of Beaver Creek Farm was kind enough to create an exclusive pattern for The Woolen Rabbit. (the website is a work very much still in progress…..I am learning as I go along)
I will be sending my next batch of angora out to the processor to be made into fingering weight yarn, which I will then hand-dye for this pattern.
My prototype was done in Blue Lagoon singles and I surprised myself.
My singles ended up being lace weight (eekk), so when knit up in
fingering weight, the scarf will be a wee bit wider. This pattern is geared more towards the intermediate lace knitter and is a fun scarf to knit up. Anne is an incredibly gifted fiber artist…….thank you Anne!!!!
Update.…I just read about a little boy named Oliver. He is a disabled child in need of some very costly equipment, that will help make his life and his family’s life a little easier. Following Kerrie’s lead, I have decided to put this scarf up for auction here All proceeds will go directly to Emma and Oliver. I know how many generous people there are out there …… let’s help this little guy and his family.
An Experiment with Colors
Last week, I was wavering between layered color in roving or a more blended version. This hat is a combination of both rovings. The bottom lace portion of the hat was done in the more muted roving, while the 
layered roving was used on the top portion. For this project, it worked surprising well, as the top of the hat almost has a sunburst effect, however, if I had been knitting a sweater, there would be large splotches of color here and there broken up by the solid blue and I don’t know how appealing that would be…….so as much as I like the bolder colors in the roving, I think that the more muted roving with the addition of some pink would work better in the final knitted project.
This was a fun trial and error project :-))
The Woolen Rabbit 
beautiful scarf. will there be a kit? your yarn is so glowy and plush. count me in.
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I can’t wait for the yarn and pattern to be available!!
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Wow, beautiful. I think I might have to make that one. MMMM.
Sorry I didn’t call today. I didn’t even get a chance to blog this, but we’ve had 2 out of 2 cars break down this week. We had to take the van to laconia to get fixed, so no trip to patternworks for me. Of course I also managed to leave your phone number at home, sorry!
We are going tomorrow–not sure exactly when but probably midday/early afternoon. I’ll email you my MIL’s phone number–call if you want to meet up.
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The scarf is gorgeous! The new site – WOW!!! I’m so impressed. 🙂
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The site looks very nice! And I want to buy the scarf pattern!
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Beautiful scarf, Kim.
I’m definitely on the boat with the more muted roving now. It was nice, though, to see them each spun and knitted up into that very cute hat.
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Oh Kim, the new site is fabulous, but the scarf…..goodness how lovely!
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That scarf is absolutely lovely! Thanks for the bunny tips. She had some of her hair in the nesting box this a.m. and they seem to be doing ok!
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You and Anne make a great team! Good for both of you! That scarf is lovely. I like that hat, too. Is that your own pattern or is it available somewhere?
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The scarf is gorgeous, and how sweet of you to put it up for auction for Oliver.
Okay, maybe this is silly – but am I the only one in love with the hat too? Is the pattern published somewhere?
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Ah but it’s the entire effect with your yummy yarn that really puts it over the top! The hat is mighty cute as well. 🙂
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The scarf is GORGEOUS! And I love the hat! I agree, the muted roving is more practical and subtle. 🙂 But that layered roving sure does pop! The lighter blue of its base is quite pretty!
But yes, the muted is more practical. I can see the other as really funky and cool socks though. 🙂
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Great idea Kim! Let’s make some money for Oliver! Anne’s pattern is beautiful. Good luck with the web site!
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Beautiful scarf and wonderful cause. I’m headed to the auction to make a bid immediately. 🙂
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That is STUNNING. Intermediate lace knitter, eh? Well, that sort of puts me out of the running. At least for now.
You are wonderful to put the scarf up for auction for Oliver. Fabulous. Take the cute button…have you seen it? I’ve got one on my blog.
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So beautiful! Great job, Kim!
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The scarf is amazing! You and Anne have outdone yourselves. And you spun some lace-weight singles?! Wow.
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ok first off that scarf is to die for.
second didja miss me?
and did you get the mold liners? I figured I would see them here if you’d gotten them.
and would you give mouseconnie a huge kiss from me……
vi
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