Update!

I have decided to pursue the current scarf using size 9 bamboo needles, which was my original intention. However, I was meeting with the South Bend Knitwork when I first cast on - my only 9s were metal. As pointed out in the comments from the former post - it is difficult to knit lace weight with larger needles. That problem is compounded with my inability to use metal needles to begin with (see below)! I need to invest in bamboo needles (that aren't dpn).

Digression: Several years ago I was at Erica's Craft and Sewing Center to buy circular needles to make my nephew a baby blanket. The saleswoman offered me two needles - Susan Bates and Addi Turbos. Being new to knitting, I certainly was not in the market for a $16 pair of needles and was already eying the Susan Bates. The the woman asked me how long I had been knitting. I admitted that this was my first "real" baby blanket. Rather abruptly, the woman took back the Addi Turbos and matter-of-factly stated "these are too fast for you!" I was taken aback (but relieved I didn't have to look cheap). Too fast? Fast forward to last summer... I was interested in learning how to makes socks using "the magic loop" so I headed in to Erica's and decided to splurge on Addi Turbos. They seemed to be the talk of the South Bend Knitwork and I didn't want to feel left out! I cast on my socks. Fail. OMG. They ARE too fast for me. How did the woman at Erica's know? *blush*

That said, the only bamboo needles on my person were size 3 dpn. I thought I'd give them a whirl. The scarf looks nice and is easy to knit - but perhaps my fuzziness/drop stitch problem was related to the tightness of the stitches. Last night I pulled out size 9 dpn (and capped off one end!) and cast on the scarf again. I've decided not to feel guilty by not knitting lace. Baby steps... first laceweight, then lace!

In response to Carol's comment: I believe I have eyed that scarf in the past. It is gorgeous and am considering making it once I find the perfect yarn. (both the KidLin and an Alpaca I used in the past were just too fluffy and I was worried the pattern would be lost)