I finally figured it out! Or, at least, I figured out something similar that worked for me :)
Ain’t it cool?
We don’t need no steenking symmetrical ends!
I spent yesterday looking through various sites and books for a fast, simple capelet that would lend itself to cotton yarn. There’s one in Scarf Style that’s a possible - but the very fact that it looks so cute on the slender young thing modeling it gives me pause since I am neither of the above :) Still, it’s on the “possible” list. I found another 4 or 5 things scattered around the web but none of them struck me strongly.
I also experimented with knitted ruffles in the same manner as the crocheted ruffles of Friday’s post. While I don’t have a picture, I can tell you what I did if you’re curious enough to want to try it yourself:
Cast on 3 stitches.
Row 1 - (K, YO, K) in each stitch, 9 stitches
Row 2 - Knit across
Row 3 - K in the front and back of each stitch, 18 stitches
Row 4 - Knit across
Row 5 - Very loosely, bind off 15 stitches. Return stitch on right needle to left needle, 3 stitches on left needle.
Row 6 - Knit
Repeat, ad nauseum, for alternating motifs. You can also purl the rows back rather than knitting, if you prefer. This doesn’t produce a ruffle the way the crocheted piece does though. What you end up with is a crescent shaped piece. It ‘s still kind of neat. I suspect that knitting every alternate row is what’s keeping the ruffle from forming - still, it was fun to play with.
Jade, contemplating the snow
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When I knit one of those long skinny scarves with a ruffle on the end, I cast on twice as many stitches as the scarf would be, knit four rows and then did a k2tog across the row. That produced the ruffle. I think the reason you’re getting crescents rather than ruffles is your scarf lacks that drastic decrease row. I might have to cast on some stitches and see what I can figure out. I’m thinking I’d start with the 18 stitches, knit a few rows and then do a k3tog across the row, leaving me with 6 stitches and then increase in each stitch back to 18, etc. You’ve got me curious now.
i like your scarf- i think it’s going to fall into the category of being a ‘fun’ accessory-
did you look at the lion brand site for a capelet pattern? i know people sometimes go ‘boo and hiss’ at the things on that site, but there are lots of possibilities there-
such snowfall you yankee people had!! the pic of jade looking at it is truly ‘a study in black and white’ and i’m sure he feels like a lucky kitty because he doesn’t have to be outside freezing his paws- the snows look pretty, but i think i’m glad to look out my window today and see sunshine and springtime-
stay happy-
Wow, the scarf turned out way cute. I like it. I can imagine it was fun to knit, and a little creative frustration results in learning… 
Charlotte - That could very well be the case. I’m just farting around here anyway doing the “What happens if I do this?” thing :)
Barb - Fun it certainly is, in both color and construction.
I also like the Lionbrand site for patterns - lots of things, lots of ideas :)
The snow? It’s yours :) Where would you like it shipped?
Becca - Thanks ! I suppose I was mostly annoyed because I had thought this was going to be a no-brainer only to discover that it was me who had no brain :)
Scarf looks so fun! The color choices were just perfect.
Laura - Thanks. Since it’s not grey and very not standard, I can’t wait to be regaled by what my father thinks about it :)
“What did you make it out of - bandages?!?!?”
I love seeing your scarf!
Susan - Thanks!
Your scarf looks so much prettier than the one in the book. Great job!!
Joan - (blush) Thank you - that’s very kind of you to say :)
I usually keep up with your blog on bloglines, but I had to get over here and tell you how much I love your scarf! It’s great!!
Deb - I’m pretty ticked with it myself! Thanks for stopping by and for your comment :)
