Perhaps only Neatby could email and say, "Look, there's been a leak," describe how news of this pattern's imminent release had gotten out, and ask if could we put it up right away so she wouldn't be besieged with requests. And indeed it is a joyous occasion of a scarf, full of inimitable Neatby touches like tubular cast-ons and cast-offs, extensive tips and tricks, great lengthy helpful explanations of everything you need to know, and tips on stuffing the bubbles (this is really Shibui, Neatby-style). "Straightforward negative/positive two-colour double-layer knitting, which gives stunning results," she sums up. "Everyone will want to know how you are creating this effect!" Superbly illustrated and diagrammed throughout, with separate directions for knitting the swatch (which has its very own chart). All this, and irresistible too! Gauge is given in double-knitting pattern over one side of the fabric (if both were measured, it would be 44 stitches to 4"/10cm).
