I saw the prettiest scarf/thing (really big scarf) done up on needle size 3 using Koigu. It took 10 skeins (=$100) so I just got 2 skeins (=$20) to make a nice scarf with. It was SUCH a pretty color.

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Close up

I have never tried this yarn before but I have heard mention of it on many other blogs.

Elongated Stitch
Row 1: knit
Row 2: knit
Row 3: (K1, Yarn Over twice), repeat to last stitch, end with a K1.
Row 4: (K1, drop 2 yarn overs), repeat to last stitch, end with a K1.
Repeat, ending with row 2 BO.

I also got a little present for my co-worker and left it on her desk! Hehee!!