Having seen a scarf similar to this in an online shop I got it in my head that I needed one. Do certain items ever do that with you? You see something and have to make it, abandoning any other current projects until the current obsession is done? I'm rather hoping it's not just me...
There are several versions of this type of scarf/neckwarmer patterns out there, I came upon this one first (Bowtie Scarf) and figured I'd just modify it for what I wanted. Upon further looking I think there are some better written and/or closer to what I was looking for patterns out there (perhaps this one Bow-knot Scarf).
I knew I wanted it smaller, with a Stockinette slipped stitch border for neatness, non-visible increases (instead of YO's as I didn't want to carry them all the way through) and the knot section in 1x1 ribbing. In retrospect I probably should have done the other gathered section in 1x1 as well but you can't really see it when it's slipped through the keyhole. So I only increased to 21 sts for the main sections and used a backwards loop increase instead of the yarn over.
With the mohair content I thought it might be a bit scratchy but after adding some conditioner to the blocking rinse it really softened it up! It didn't bother me at all to wear it next to skin all day.
Pattern: Bowtie Scarf (Ravelry link) although Bow-knot Scarf would be a closer jumping off point
Yarn: Lana Moro Ali, #2621 (From a swap, used for my Amelia Earhart hat that matches my yellow coat)
Needles: US size 6 (4mm)
Mods: Smaller, less wide, slip stitch edging, backwards loop increase, knot section in 1x1 rib
There are several versions of this type of scarf/neckwarmer patterns out there, I came upon this one first (Bowtie Scarf) and figured I'd just modify it for what I wanted. Upon further looking I think there are some better written and/or closer to what I was looking for patterns out there (perhaps this one Bow-knot Scarf).
I knew I wanted it smaller, with a Stockinette slipped stitch border for neatness, non-visible increases (instead of YO's as I didn't want to carry them all the way through) and the knot section in 1x1 ribbing. In retrospect I probably should have done the other gathered section in 1x1 as well but you can't really see it when it's slipped through the keyhole. So I only increased to 21 sts for the main sections and used a backwards loop increase instead of the yarn over.
With the mohair content I thought it might be a bit scratchy but after adding some conditioner to the blocking rinse it really softened it up! It didn't bother me at all to wear it next to skin all day.
Pattern: Bowtie Scarf (Ravelry link) although Bow-knot Scarf would be a closer jumping off point
Yarn: Lana Moro Ali, #2621 (From a swap, used for my Amelia Earhart hat that matches my yellow coat)
Needles: US size 6 (4mm)
Mods: Smaller, less wide, slip stitch edging, backwards loop increase, knot section in 1x1 rib
This looks great! I made one of these from a different pattern, but I want to try it again, I definitely love the look of the garter stitch. Great color too!!
Beautiful! It really is a bit of sunshine :-)
Fabulous! What a great idea for a gift... hummmm, I wonder if I have anything in my stash;)
That is a really cute idea! It would be great project for stashbusting.
I love it! It looks like a perfect scarf for Spring. Yes, it did snow in Iowa last night.
Will make a great gift, love the colours.
Love the smaller size. Smart to do the increase that way. Nice edges! Mine is here: http://donnac368.blogspot.com/2009/02/finishing-and-starting.html
that scarf is so cute!
This looks great! I'm trying to knit the bow knot scarf pattern at the moment but my edges look a bit wonky. Could you possibly tell me where in the row you did the increases, and how you did the selvedge? Did you just slip the first stitch in each row?