A Blue Ribbon Tie!

And not because it won a prize - it's knitted in Lion Brand Incredible, a 100% ribbon yarn, in the "Blue Shades" colourway. The needles are size 8 U.S., or 5mm, and the pattern is my own design. I think it came out just beautifully, if I do say so myself! Here is a picture of the front of the tie:

And here it is knotted around a beam on my deck:

And here is my famous attention to detail, the back loop, crocheted this time: