last night I started the Float Away scarf. I made it about half again as long (1.5 times?) because I like long loose scarves to wear at work.

I'll probably finish it up sometime today.

I am also working on a unique pattern that uses a variation of the broomstick lace technique. The problem is that the maker needs a 3/8 - 1/2 inch dowel to do the broomstick part. Maybe a long knitting needle would work? I work with carpenters and mechanics, the dudes were falling all over themselves to find the perfect implement for me (they're so fascinated by it all). The final product was a smooth birch dowel, about 17 inches long with a short rounded taper on the end. It's very lovely and just perfect for what I am doing.

Is it a bad thing to produce a pattern that requires something so specific? I've already got someone lined up as a tester and I might have to send a dowel to her so she can do it.

good? bad? totally retarded?