how-to: make a simple fabric scarf/shawl

Using some of that delicious gauze we’re seeing at the moment. Link.

Simple Argyle Scarf

This Simple Argyle Scarf by Tricia Keffer is available as a free ravelry download for members only (membership is free).

argyle scarf

knit: summer shimmer scarf

Yummy handknit pattern. Link.

how-to: summer braid scarf

Loving this. Link.

book: Nicky Epstein’s Signature Scarves

Nicky Epstein’s Signature Scarves: Dazzling Designs to Knit by Nicky Epstein published by Nicky Epstein Books (July 1, 2008).

I always thought of scarves as something you used to teach a person new to knitting how to knit, and to achieve a quick result that would encourage them to go on to build up skills. But this book, changed my mind about that limited view of scarves.

The colourful ‘Majestic Fair Isle’ if worn with a coat when commuting or on a cold winter’s morning, would make one feel very smart while wearing it. The ‘Patchwork Floral’ and ‘Winter Roses’ scarves make for fun designs – for a little knitting playtime.

The pattern designs in this book include so many different knitting styles and levels of skills with endless inspiration – including cables, fair isles, applied designs, felting etc – there are many felted designs – which I love but if you are not interested in felting your hand knitting then this book may not be for you.

The illustrations are very clear and detailed. There is a good beginner knit section and a section on making embellishments. Altogether I think it is an extremely interesting knitting book – and I highly recommend it.

About the reviewer: Janette spends her retirement working on all things yarn related. When not knitting, crocheting, felting or spinning she is slowly doing up an old weaving loom and plans to have a go on that as soon as she possibly can.

habu kusha kusha scarf pattern

available at the purl bee [via uniform studio] [image from coloursknits]

woven scarf

Love this woven scarf by Lolly knitting around – Warp: Elsebeth Lavold Silky Tweed in Linen
Weft: Noro Silk Garden

knit pattern: nymphadora scarf

Including row and stripe count. Link.

forum: what are you making

vintage ric rac is making selvedge scarves. Tell us what you are making at this forum thread and see what others are making too.

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