Before that nip steals into the air, quick! Grab a scarf! Scarves are the under sung heroes of the winter world. They’re snuggly, warm, multi-functional and a beautiful blank canvas for interesting stitches and textures. This week, I’d like to showcase two distinct scarf patterns in two different weights. Through Friday, November 5, take 30% off the Harlequin Scarf and the Lundbye Scarf. Pop over to my Ravelry shop and use the code SCARFY2 at checkout. Then cast on and get ready to grab a scarf!
HARLEQUIN
Jumbo diamonds etched in double moss stitch emboss the surface of this generously-sized scarf. The reversible pattern, worked entirely in knits and purls, is echoed in double-knotted fringe, perfect for every level of knitter.
The of the best things about Harlequin is its deep, double-knotted fringe. This classic trim adds instant polish to scarves, blankets, throws and shawls. The Harlequin pattern contains detailed instructions for how to work this clever edge. The Harlequin pictured was knitted by my dear friend and talented knitter, Mary Jane. <love!>
Harlequin is a collaboration with my talented friends at Sweet Georgia Yarns. I cannot overstate the high levels of art and science that go into every shade of these gorgeous yarns. The superwash worsted used for Harlequin comes in a huge range of sophisticated shades. It is a soft, round, plump yarn perfect for wearing next to your skin when you’re ready to grab a scarf!
LUNDBYE
A skiff of snow on furrowed ground, a brook frozen in its tracks, the tracks of skaters gliding over ice, the silence and cleanliness that a fall of snow imparts to the world: these are the inspirations for Lundbye. Lundbye was born out of my love for Scandinavian culture. Clean lines and carefully chosen stitches combine to give character to this simple scarf.
With elegant restraint, Lundbye relies on a simple ribbed texture to carry a single, perfect cable that floats along one side. The cable is deeply ribbed and rhythmic, and reversible so that Lundbye can loop and wind and layer around the neck for coziness. A tubular cast on with its matching bind off begin and end Lundbye, softening the edges with pure minimalism.
Just about any soft fingering weight yarn will do for Lundbye, but I recommend Danish yarns like Isager Alpaca 2, Woolfolk Tynd and CaMaRose: Yaku. The original Lundbye is worked in Manos del Uruguay Alegria. I recommend a tonal shade, but I’d stay away from the self-striping color ways.
Please enjoy these two patterns before the snow flies when you’ll need to grab a scarf!
