Scarves in the Colours of Nature

Summer is here and I have been outdoors in nature. Over time, my appreciation has grown for the colours of Pacific coastal forest green and woody brown. With spring rain this year, cloudy skies blurred with local waters and bluish-grey mountains loomed in the background.

This brown tweed scarf is crocheted in a chevron pattern with a blend of silk (72%), mohair (14%), polyamide (9%) and wool (5%).

A change of pace led me to take a break from hats and turn to scarves. Though it takes time, the making of a long scarf matches the long lazy days of summer. Getting started merely involves deciding on a pattern and choosing an appropriate yarn and colour. I can be challenged by determining the number of stitches per pattern repeat or incorporating a twist or two in a cowl or infinity scarf.

I incorporated a double twist into this cowl, made in a fine fingering yarn of alpaca (75%) and polyamide (25%). The design with mini bean stitches was adapted from the “One-Skein-Wonder Cowl Lite” by Fiber & Fox.
This “Endless Love Skinny Scarf” designed by It’s all in a Nutshell Crochet was crocheted shorter for warm weather wearing and a fringe was added. The soft lambswool (55%) and cotton (45%) yarn is suitable for people with sensitive skin.

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