So I came home and found some very interesting videos on Youtube and discovered Cat Bordhi and her instructions for casting on and knitting these unusual scarves. It took me a few frustrating goes to learn the cast on and knitting the first row is a bit tricky, but then it's just like ordinary knitting in the round. Except that you end up with this....
It just like magic and it has the added advantage of keeping your neck warm! Now I can't stop knitting them and am getting more adventurous with lacy patterns and fancy yarns. Looks as if all my friends and relations will have very warm necks next Autumn and Winter! Who said that retirement is dull!!!
