Ugly Scarf

I have had a major case of "starter-itis" lately. My knitting bag is completely overflowing, plus I have lots of plans for projects I want to start soon:

• A pair of socks
• The knitting bag I saw on Knitting Daily
• A MagKnits sweater
• A triangular shawl

Plus the projects I already have started or lined up:

• My super-soft blue/green shawl (about halfway there)
• A multi-colored stole
• A green stole (just need to sew the seams)
  
• Lace scarf
• Lace curtains for my kitchen

So what does this have to do with an ugly scarf? Well, I decided that I really need to start getting some projects done so that I can start some of my other projects. This scarf was a good candidate because it was almost complete and I have hated it since almost the day I started.

When I bought the yarn online, it looked like it would make a nice heathery, ski-bunny-esque scarf. When I received the yarn, it wasn't what I had expected. It wasn't very soft, and the colors were harsher than what I had envisioned. Still, I wanted to see if I could make anything of it. After a couple of inches, I realized the rib pattern was much too masculine for that yarn. This would not be a problem if I had a male acquaintance to give the scarf to, but none of them wear scarfs. I figured I might as well continue on because I did not have a better idea for the yarn, but as it got longer, I grew to hate it even more. Finally, I decided tonight that it was done, just so I could get it out of my knitting bag. So I present to you, the ugly scarf: