STEAM
Reversible Cable-Rib Scarf
Pattern: Steam by Diana Gates
Yarn: 2 balls of Nashua Creative Focus Worsted, 75% Wool, 25% Alpaca
Color: CFW2055 Carmin
Needles: US 6
There are two versions of this scarf. I made the one with the garter stitch border. The other omits the border, resulting in a wavy edge.
Blocking this scarf really helped to open up the cable ribs. I love the way it turned out.
CALORIMETRY
Knitted Headscarf
Pattern: Calorimetry by Kathryn Schoendorf
Yarn: Nashua Creative Focus Worsted, 75% Wool, 25% Alpaca
Color: CFW2055 Carmin
Needles: US 6
If you aren't a hat person, then try this pattern. It feels just as warm as a hat to me--a nice alternative.
It is worked using short rows, without the wrap and turn part. Some holes are formed as a result, but they are on the underside of the scarf, so they don't show when worn. One of these holes is used for a buttonhole. Since there are several to choose from, this headscarf is very adjustable in size.
I've been looking at that head warmer pattern for a while now, since I can't seem to keep hats on my head. I'm definitely going to give it a try, it looks fabulous. As does the scarf!
ReplyDeleteBoth are SO LOVELY!!! Red is a great color for winter woolies! Glad you are keeping warm and in style:D
ReplyDeleteYou look warm and cozy. It's hoving around 0 in the mornings here so enjoy your 'warmish' TX. ;-)
ReplyDeleteYou are so clever. I made calorimetry for my sister for Christmas and it knit up in a snap. If you hear the sound of clicking needles in El Paso it's just me knitting calorimetry.Once again you are so clever and I'm glad I visited your blog today we have more cold weather this weekend.
ReplyDeleteThose are beautiful! I don't think I've seen that scarf pattern before, but it looks great with Calorimetry. I hope they're keeping you warm!
ReplyDeleteAwesome work on both items!
ReplyDeleteboth look great in red!
ReplyDeleteThat set looks great! I think you're right, that looks like a nice alternative for non-hat wearing people ;o)
ReplyDeleteCan you believe the weather we had here in the Houston area? We actually got a decent little bit of ice. Btw, you look so warm and cozy!
ReplyDeleteWhile we sat around watching the ice coverage here in OK, I was wondering if you were in the path of the cold too, Tracey. Glad to see you found a way to keep warm!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful job! Ice in Houston and it's 50 degrees here in Germany today. Just weird. We had a huge wind storm yesterday but it's still warm.
ReplyDeleteThose are beautiful, Tracy! I really should finish the scarf I started for myself a long time ago.
ReplyDeleteI love your new look. I did the same thing with bigger fonts...LOL. It's tough to get old isn't it?
ReplyDeleteI love the wash cloths you have been making...very nice!
stay warm! You certainly have the winter gear- what a cute set.
ReplyDeleteAll I can say is, "wow". The scarf is a real looker, and like I said before, I have to make one!! Thanks for admiring my cabled scarf....this is the winter we all need a wool scarf here in Texas!
ReplyDeleteThey make a lovely set. I just love the scarf. I think I will put that on my to knit list.
ReplyDeleteWarm and stylish all at the same time.
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