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Scallop Stitch Knitting – Faux Crochet
Taking a rest from glove knitting this week and playing around with needles has produced another knitting stitch that looks a lot like crochet. It has elements of daisy and Indian cross stitch and...
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Seeds, Scallops and Scarflettes
At the moment my garden is full of pretty pink and blue forget-me-knots. A few easy to grow seeds are a foolproof way to ensure a magnificent display and choosing summer seeds is proving to be a a...
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More Scallops and Scarflettes
Three scarflettes now done and the fourth on the needles. Whilst I am still experimenting with the shape of the scarflette, it is nearly there. The fourth version incorporates the bell end of the...
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Another couple of scarflettes finished
Still in pursuit of the best shape for the scarflette a couple more prototypes have been worked. They are all wearable and I am using up so many odds and ends of wool. What a good excuse to buy yet...
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Scallop Scarflette Pattern
Bell End Scarflette An Inexpensive Gift Idea If, like me, you have some 4ply oddments then you might like to convert them into my Bell End Scarflette using my faux crochet scallop stitch. After...
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Mai Tai reworked as Montparnasse
Mai Tai scarf with colours inspired by Winifred Mold’s parasol design. A while ago I immersed myself in knitting resembling crochet and among other things came up with my Mai Tai scarf – inspired by...
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Two halves of a half scarf
Shopping for a coat – ended up with a parka. Functional yes but a bit utilitarian and we will all end up looking the same as they come in green. Put the hood up and you have a bit of a problem taming...
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Bobble scarf works best worn back to front
Curved edge resulting from the three gores and a centre back join. Version one of the bobbly half scarf may not be as first imagined but it has turned out to be one of those happy accidents if worn...
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Mai Tai revisited
Colours change every three rows After the challenge of the recent intarsia project it is time for something a little easier over the holiday period. Before putting the colours away a Mai Tai scarf or...
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Lessons learnt from latest Mai Tai
After a week of knitting with left over yarn from the most recent intarsia project a substantial scarf has been worked. Around 2m in length and 20cm wide, the scarf will keep out the bitterest chill....
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