Victorian Knitalong

I was really excited to find this KAL. I decided to start a project to take on my 2 day Thanksgiving trip. Thought about the fichu on p118, but decided it might not work visiting with family. So tonight I swatched and started the Scarf with the striped border on p80. I am doing it with Wagtail Yarns- 100% fine kid mohair yarn in gold. Since the label doesn't have a needle size and guage listed on it, I used 7's first to try and get gauge and came out 4.5" for 18 sts. I was at a knitting group and they suggested I try a size 5 next. Wouldn't you know it, this time I was too short on my measurement. So I went straight to the size 6. Only have 2 repeats of the first border done and it seems like it will be fine. Since the skein only has 410 yards and the pattern calls for 400 yards, I may be cutting out a couple of the repeats on the center of the scarf. Would hate to run out of yarn on the second border.

Thinking this is the perfect "trip knitting". Will have to wait till the Jan. start date for something more detailed.
I'll let you know how much knitting gets done while watching the Macy's parade and visiting with family.

Valerie