Ruffled Scarf

When I was visiting with friends in January, we all decided to make this scarf. {By the way, if you haven't heard of Ravelry, it's a great site full of knit and crochet patterns, many of which are free.}

I made it in Berroco Ultra Alpaca. I like the way it turned out but wish I would have made it a little shorter than the pattern suggests. It's really long. I also did only 3 ruffles on each end instead of 4. The ruffles really weigh down the scarf so I'm glad I omitted some.
My friend, Em, made another ruffled scarf with the same yarn and color and I love the way it turned out. You have to pay for the pattern for this one, but I think it's adorable. Here is a picture from the pattern...

Photo credit: Laura Chau, Cosmicpluto.com

I'm working on a hat with my leftover yarn. It's from Boutique Knits and I first saw it here {sized down for a child}. No doubt by the time I finish it the weather will be too warm to wear it but at least I'll be set for next year. I think the bulk of my knitting from this point out will be for baby girl. So many fun projects to choose from!