j.i.t. scarf

Even though I worked for several huge, multi-national companies when I was in my twenties, I really have very little idea of business strategies and models. But one concept which did lodge in my brain - probably because it wasn't so abstract that I couldn't grasp it, plus it had a simple title - was J.I.T., or Just In Time.

As I finished my scarf (above) last night I was thinking how pleased I was that it was finished just in time for the cold weather. Et voila, I was transported back to those dreary company training sessions when I sat through endless lectures on finance and planning and business, and fought to keep my eyes open and stop myself daydreaming of giving up corporate life and working from home life.

So this is my Just In Time Scarf, a lovely reminder of the decision I made when I was 30 to go it alone, a decision I have never once regretted. It's made with 3 skeins of Manos del Uruguay Colour 114 on 7mm needles and 40 stitches using this pattern.

And it goes perfectly with my work clothes.

                         

Comments

[Terri]

Jane, you certainly do have an eye for color and style. Lovely scarf. I just found out that I was in your city last Saturday (tourist). It was the best part of my tour and I didn't even get to see it all.

[Melissa]

So pretty!

[liz elayne]

i love that last line...it goes perfectly with my work clothes. yes! i am lucky enough to work from home and enjoy that same freedom of what i wear.

i edit full time (and do the artsy+crafty thing part time at this point) and i sometimes edit business books, so how i know that JIT phrase.

beautiful scarf...and such a wise decision you made to go your own way.

[africankelli]

Simply beautiful. That is my favorite yarn of all time. I made a shrug out of it last year and have worn it quite a bit!

[Linda]

What a lovely interpretation of that pattern!

Have you heard about the Pidge Scarf yet? Google it and have a look at how this stitch pattern has been adapted, at quite a pretty penny too!

[sandi @ the whistlestop cafe]

Just In Time!
I love it~ you are so very right. I think about decisions I made that were just in time =D

[Gina]

I LOVE IT!!!! If I didn't already have enough yarn to clothe half the nation I would beg my hubbin for that one next! :D

[Jasmine]

Gorgeous scarf, and an inspiring post. I am 31 and have just made the same decision.

[Alyssa]

I love it. The colors are so bright and cheerful, what could be better on a cold dreary day?

[niki]

Wow, I have this pattern and was toying with the idea of making the scarf but couldn't decide on a color. After seeing yours completed, I've decided to order the exact same shade. Thanks, I now have a new fall project.

[Nancy L]

Dear Jane...I so want to make that scarf... on one post earlier you said you were using a size 7 mm needle (10 1/2) approx. and now yous ay 4 mmm... di you change your gauge? I love that scarf... love that bog...

[littlejennywren]

Thanks for the link to the scarf pattern, I really like that stitch.

[ladylinoleum]

Oh Jane, it is just stunning! Actually, you may have inspired me to actually knit one such elongated rectangle. That, my dear, is nothing short of amazing! Miss you!

[tiennie]

It's beautiful! Really pretty colors.

[Maritza]

The scarf is fantastic! Beautiful job.

[dottycookie]

Really beautiful. Hurrah! I get to add another project to my wishlist!

[Betsy]

Soo pretty! I love it!

[flygirl]

Gorgeous! Thanks to you, I was so mesmerized by the wool I bought it after your first post (thanks for introducing to MdelU, btw, what marvellous wool).

[Ryan]

I love this pattern. WAY too complex for me.

[nycstitcher]

I join in all the compliments! When you were falling asleep in those meetings, did you yearn for yarn? As I got more senior in my profession, I decided I really didn't care what people thought if I stitched in a meeting (I am chiefly an embroiderer and quilter, and in those days also a needlepointer). I never stitched in a meeting with clients or colleagues, but I did at my various professional association and guild lectures and meetings, all mostly men. It drew gentle public scorn, but also private compliments. (They inevitably referred to it as "knitting".) And, I stayed awake and absorbed every word--unlike those meetings without stitching.

After a while the comments ceased, and more of the few women brought out their handwork. I stopped working before I got up the nerve to stitch at my weekly partners' meeting, but I was sorely tempted.....

I can't wait to see your new book, but Amazon isn't shipping it yet. In the meantime I look forward to your posts warming the winter. Thank you!

[Rachael]

So jealous....no maybe envious?! Good for you! That's so great you get to work from home away from this amazingly boring corporate world!

[Victoria]

That is a beautiful scarf! I am currently knitting my first scarf after teaching myself to knit. I love your photography, beautiful simple shots, very inspiring....now where's my camera.... :)

[Rachel A]

I love this scarf and have a stash of Manos yarn crying out to be whipped into shape, but I am struggling with the 'knit into back of psso' section and would really appreciate any help! My sample knit appears to have the right pattern but gaps after each repeat! Any advice for a newbie knitter?

[Janine]

Jane
Which model of the fuji camera are you using? I am about to buy and would love to know....
thanks.
Janine in Texas

[shannon]

Do you have any suggestions on how to make a button hole in this pattern without adding stitches?