The scarf was inspired by my time last year in Japan, where I learned a lot more about different eastern dragons, and by the charity causes being sponsored by the contest: All the scarves entered were donated to orphans or people suffering from the AIDS virus, and I figured that anyone in that position could use a little extra luck, hence THE LUCK DRAGON:
This was knit in two flat pieces with different stitch patterns for his scaly back and his belly, then crocheted together. I added features with i-cord, bobbles, and a ruffled mane. I used Lamb's Pride worsted (but I will use cascade 220 in the future) and Squiggle by Crystal Palace yarns
When worn, you pull his tail through his mouth to secure it:
Me with Nicky Epstein *squee!* and Binnie Fry
Me accepting First Prize :)
15 comments:
It is so beautiful! And what a beautiful story!
How did you do the ruffly mane so that the bits don't fall out?
Are you going to put this pattern out somewhere?
the "bits" are part of a novelty yarn called "squiggle" by Crystal palace yarns, it's like instant fringe! fun stuff :)
That's such a WONDERFUL pattern!! Congratulations for winning first prize, you totally deserved it! Looking forward to buying it online soon :)
Please sell the pattern somewhere that will accept check/money order for it! I don't use credit cards or Paypal, but I sure would like to buy this pattern!
Here via LiveJournal's knitting community to tell you how much I love that scarf. If you need a test knitter, I'm your gal. If you don't, please put me on the list to notify when it's available?
Hello, Got here form the Interweave website. My wife and I fell in LOVE with the dragon scarf! Congrats on winning! We were also winners at the Philadelphia Knit out. My wife and I entered together, I design and knit and she adds the womenly touches. Our event sponsored the Womens division of the American Heart Assoc. and all the scarfs will be auctioned at a fund raiser luncheon. When you have that pattern together please let us know, and if you need a test knitter we would be glad to check it out for you. - John and Terry
When will the pattern be available for sale? I want it NOW!!!!! That is a great pattern!
Please let us know when the pattern will be available!
I love the pattern, you said it is for sale at your store? You aren't by any chance at Celtic Knot, are you? I would love to buy a copy of that!
What a stroke of genius! This is adorable. What a well deserved first prize :-)
Congratulations!
I can think already of 6 people I could make this scarf for
Will there ever be a pattern for this to purchase?? Very eagerly waiting!
Just wondering if you were going to make (or already had made) this pattern available. It would make a great gift - and I would gladly purchase it, should be ever become available. Thanks!
Jane
Have you decided about posting your pattern? I'd really like to make one for Christmas but here in the middle of Iowa we don't see a lot of pattern shops....
lol
:-)
Teri
What a brilliant creation!
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