Ilga's Knitting World

Saturday, August 23, 2008

Tidal Streams Scarf

As the days start to shorten and the breezes have a cool tinge to them, we get ready for scarf season.

Too soon to leave summer behind, though. A light and lacy scarf may be called for before we bring out our thicker, woollen things. So as a farewell to summer and a high sign to autumn, you can make Tidal Streams in the scarf version. Shown here worked in Celestial Merino, colour "Blue Vesuvius".

The gentle ruffle at each end and the bias construction allow the colours in a variegated yarn to cascade and flow. And the striping that results can be unpreditcable, but always pleasing. This is one time when more highly contrasting colours are actually a strong part of the design feature--rather than being a nuisance as they can sometimes be.

Speaking of cascade and flow--the bias movement of the scarf make it wearable in different ways.

As an ascot, with drapey crossover:

Or over the shoulder for for a casual, yet feminine look.

Now with the one pattern, you can have all these options:

• A light-coloured shawl for summer evenings
• A darker palette for fall or when going out in the evening
• A scarf in any colour combination you like --for any time of the year.
  

Easily adaptable to any width or length, you can make this design in a variety of colours and yarns, for yourself or as a special gift for someone else.

Enjoy!