I brought out this scarf today to keep warm in the newly frigid temperatures around here. I forgot how much I like it! So I thought I would share the pattern with you. I actually made a few of these last year, and no matter what color or yarn I chose, I was really pleased with the result. The pattern looks more complicated then it is, and knits up really quickly. I held together a basic Aran weight wool blend and a fine angora that changed colors slightly to make the scarf shown here. But I also made a few of them with only the wool blend, both turned out wonderfully. I also like my scarves really long, so you may not need as much yarn as the pattern calls for. Have fun!
This is a beautiful scarf and as soon as I saw it, I knew that I would make it but my daughter who is 11 years old will beat me to it! Thanks for the free pattern.
Mimi,
Love the look of the scarf. I’m a relatively new knitter so maybe I missed something in the pattern. You use 2 different types of yarn, right? But there is no mention of changing to main color or contrasting color in the pattern instructions. Do you knit with both at the same time? If so, why the different amounts.
Help,
Janine
I am a new knitter also. Could you make the instructions a little simpler for me? I need to know exactly what kind of yarn to use and also how much.
I apologise for my lack of understanding, I am sure everyoone else gets it but I need a little more help. Sincerely, Dolly Thank you
Sorry, I hope this helps. You can use one yarn, or for a fun effect you can use two different yarns and you hold them together as you jnit, just like they are one yarn. I used Berroco Ultra Alpaca and a shimmery fine yarn from Louisa Harding and held them together for the scarf shown in the picture. I also made a second scarf for a friend that was just the Ultra Alpaca and it was very cute as well.
how wide is this scarf? I love the look, but don’t really want it that wide..how do i reduce it to only about 8 inches or so wide?
Thanks!