Wednesday, February 1, 2012

Ruffle Yarn Infatuation

I discovered ruffle yarn or ladder yarn (that’s what I have heard it called).  Well, maybe I didn’t actually discover it, but I have discovered that I love to use it. There are a lots of different kinds out there…like this…

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and this…

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Here are some close up examples…

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Ok, so I found some ruffle yarn at Hobby Lobby (and it goes without saying that I used my 40% off coupon) for $4 and knitted my first scarf in an evening watching TV. Here’s what it looks like…

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This is the yarn label…if you notice there are nice directions that show you how to use the yarn.  Of course when I started my knitting, I didn’t see those directions and ended up looking up the “how to” on YouTube. 

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Since making that first scarf, I have made three more.  One beautiful rose and pale green scarf for my mom for Christmas and two more for me.  This red ombre is a fun color. 

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But this one is my favorite…it reminds me of peacock feathers. 

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This yarn was $14 at a local yarn shop.  Such beautiful colors!

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The interesting thing about this yarn is that you use the loops of the yarn to cast on and knit with. 

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I am linking to these great parties…

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21 comments:

  1. Terriea KwongFebruary 1, 2012 at 9:21 PM

    This looks so soft, so stylistic and versatile. I was wondering how it's knitted. Now I know with your last picture. Thanks for sharing.

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  2. HanniFebruary 2, 2012 at 9:44 AM

    In this season I have made three ruffle scarfs: one for my mum, for my mum-in-law and for me. I love its exotic looking :)
    This Katia yarn is beautiful. My mum's scarf had some similar color.
    Love,
    Hanni

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  3. UnknownFebruary 2, 2012 at 10:25 AM

    So pretty and a project that I can get done in short order :0)

    Thanks so much for taking the time to share at Pin'Inspiration Thursday. Hope to see you on Saturday to help "Beat the Winter Blues". Have an awesome day.

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  4. Seaweed and RaineFebruary 2, 2012 at 5:12 PM

    Cool yarn! I've never seen it before. Does it only come in acrylic?
    All 3 of your scarves look fab! :)

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  5. Megan GunyanFebruary 2, 2012 at 7:23 PM

    That's awesome! I had no idea this existed! So pretty!

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  6. Mindie HiltonFebruary 3, 2012 at 9:18 AM

    I have never seen ladder yarn before, I want some now, your scarves are beautiful.
    http://bacontimewiththehungryhypo.blogspot.com/

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  7. Melanie @ bear rabbit bearFebruary 3, 2012 at 1:18 PM

    Never heard of this before, but it looks cool. Happy you linked to Things I've Done Thursday!

    Melanie www.bearrabbitbear.com

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  8. BizFebruary 3, 2012 at 7:05 PM

    So pretty.
    I've already given everyone in the family scarves...but now I can give them new fancy ones if I can just find some of this yarn!!!

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  9. Kara at Petals to PicotsFebruary 4, 2012 at 2:09 PM

    Wow! That yarn looks so awesome!! I have never used it. Your scarves came out beautiful! Thanks for sharing them at my party!

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  10. JulieFebruary 4, 2012 at 3:19 PM

    Very pretty, I am inviting you come and be part of my blog hop:

    http://juliejewels1.blogspot.com/2012/02/show-your-stuff-9.html

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  11. Alecia @ ChickenScratch NYFebruary 5, 2012 at 8:24 AM

    I love that green and blue yarn! Those are my colors so it's not a big surprise I guess. I would never have guessed that that's how its made! Thanks for sharing

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  12. Pieced PastimesFebruary 5, 2012 at 1:20 PM

    I never heard of this yarn. The 'peacock scarf' is my favorite too, although they are all lovely. Thanks for sharing.

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  13. Aunt BFebruary 5, 2012 at 2:31 PM

    What pretty scarves! I'm looking forward to trying this!

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  14. Dwell on JoyFebruary 6, 2012 at 9:35 AM

    Oh my gosh! This is a dream project of mine! But, I just learned how to use my sewing machine, so one thing at a time for me :) Would love for you to come share at my link party: http://www.dwellonjoy.com/2012/02/dwell-on-fridays-three.html

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  15. Jan MFebruary 6, 2012 at 6:35 PM

    I obviously have not been shopping for yarn lately! Need to remedy that! Hope my scarves turn out as lovely as yours!

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  16. JillFebruary 6, 2012 at 7:25 PM

    I've never seen yarn like that! It's amazing - and the scarves you made are just beautiful Ellen!


    Thanks for linking to a Round Tuit!
    Hope you have a fabulous week!
    Jill @ Creating my way to Success
    http://www.jembellish.blogspot.com/

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  17. Celtic ThistleFebruary 7, 2012 at 1:48 AM

    Love your scarves, especially the blue/green one!

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  18. AmandaFebruary 8, 2012 at 3:28 AM

    The yarn looks wonderful, so many possibilities! Great scarf!

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  19. Six SistersFebruary 8, 2012 at 6:14 PM

    These scarves are absolutely beautiful. And the price is amazing!!!! So cute! Thanks so much for joining us on "Strut Your Stuff Saturday." We loved having you and hope to see you back next Saturday with more great ideas! -The Sisters

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  20. MiaBFebruary 9, 2012 at 11:18 AM

    So pretty!! Thanks for sharing this with us at Sharing Saturday.

    ~MiaB
    www.mamamiasheart2heart.com

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  21. TeresaMarch 12, 2012 at 5:19 AM

    I love your scarf made with the Katia Rizo yarn...actually my daughter saw it and gave a very subtle hint for Christmas. Could you tell me where I could get this yarn please?
    Thanks very much.

    Teresa

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