The Scarf Problem

I have a problem with scarves.  I start out strong, excited about the pattern.  I knit feverishly for a few pattern repeats.  Then I’m done.  My lust for new territory craft territory is satisfied, and I have no desire to finish.  Some examples now hibernating on the needles:

Linen Stitch Scarf #1 

Linen Stitch Scarf #2

Linen Stitch Scarf #3 – This is definitely my favorite colorway.

I thought these would be quick knits and good Christmas gifts.  In my enthusiasm, I bought alot of inexpensive variegated yarn and started too many projects.  I lost interest. 

Mistake Rib Scarf – Very, very ugly and itchy.  I wanted to use up the yarn. 

Norwegian Fir Lace Scarf.  This one is really pretty, and I do want to finish it.  But I have trouble remembering the pattern.

And again last night, the scarf bug took hold and I started a new one.  See, I have a tempting skein of mystery yarn that’s been sitting in my basket:

And I have a pattern I’ve been wanting to try: The Simple Ascot from Knit Ponchos, Wraps and Scarves by Jane Davis.  My mom made one out of Patons SWS and it turned out really pretty.  So I cast on last night while we watched American Idol.  Here are the first few rows:

So we’ll see how it goes.  Maybe I’ll get a yard or so done this time.