Using baby alpaca yarn is like crocheting with butter.  It's amazing!  My finished scarf is very fluffy and super warm.  Today we took a two hour walk in howling cold winds and my scarf was HOT when we get home.  Seriously, I take it off, and it's hot.  I love it.

I made everyone at Thanksgiving pet it.  And I'm going to make anyone who says word-one about it pet it, too.  I love making people pet my scarf.  What kind of weirdness is that?  "Feel how soft it is.  Really, touch it ... TOUCH IT!"

What was that?  Why yes, I usually wear my coat and scarf in the bathroom.  Why do you ask? ;)

I wish I'd come up with a WOW idea for the pattern, but I like what I came up with OK.  It matches the ear muffs I found yesterday really well (the houndstooth jobber in the top photo).  I was inspired by this scarf pattern to use a dual color granite stitch.  It's a very stretchy, cushiony, wonderful crochet stitch.  I used it on this headband and several other things, but I never thought to alternate colors.

Giveaway Alert

For those of you that love a good giveaway, head over to Funky Finds.  In the post titled "Deck the Halls" she's giving away Dallas Indie swag & a handmade Funky Finds ornament.  All you need to do is leave a comment.  Go ahead ... scoot on over there. :)