Omg, I am in a tailspin

I am really struggling to find that scarf for my dear pal. I have started Liesel in Elspleth Silky Wool - so much finer than the dk it calls for. I've also modified with a seed stitch border to help it lay nicely. I have worked 4 repeats and the pattern may be lost in the color - but it could just need to be blocked. I want it to be just right - but from reading posts it seems I am not alone - selfishly, there's reassurance for me in that! Sorry pals!