"Shading" Version for Fall I recently participated in a KAL where the challenge was to use multiple colors of yarn to created a "fade" effect. I immediately thought of my pattern "Shading" from my book Reversible Scarves: Curing the Wrong Side Blues . Juniper Moon's luscious alpaca yarn, Herriot was incredibly soft and nice to work with! I used 8 different shades to "fade" from deep red to a subtle dark green. I'll have plenty left over to make mittens and a hat. You can see the color progression here: The garter stitch pattern paired with the lofty baby alpaca yarn makes for a very warm and inviting scarf. I love how soft it is around my neck! The scarf is work lengthwise, with the yarn cut at the end of each row to use to make fringe. I cut the fringe to 7" lengths - it looks balanced with the rest of the scarf. What I rediscovered making this reversible scarf is that it is so versatile! It would be easy to make this for any season, using thicker or thinner yarn depending on the weather. It's fun to choose colors that will blend the way you like and to adjust the number of rows you knit to create just the right width.

I have a wonderful friend who is a non-knitter. When I went to Stitches West in California, I took a side trip to Half Moon Bay to visit her. Because she's that kind of friend - considerate, smart and loads of fun - she suggested we meet at the local yarn store. While I perused all the offerings at Fengari , Jill became enamored with a skein of Malabrigo Caracol in the gorgeous Piedras colorway. She wanted a scarf made from it. That's pretty much the center of my wheelhouse so I grabbed some yarn and played with a couple of swatches. Caracol is a bulky, thick-thin yarn: I knew that an intricate pattern would be lost. I settled on a simple moss stitch. I like the way it created a highly textured fabric that showed off Caracol's great colors. Sometimes it's a lot of fun to make an easy project that goes quickly. I worked this over 17 stitches on US #15 straight needles. With so many beautiful colors to choose from, I'd love to make another!

I'm thrilled to release a new pattern, just in time for cold weather knitting.... It’s winter, and there’s nothing I like better than a warm, snuggly scarf. Double knitting makes for a doubly-cozy thickness and it's reversible. My "Let It Snow" pattern includes instructions for two weights of yarn. The dk version features Berroco Ultra Alpaca Light in two colors: - The heavier Rowan Felted Tweed Aran makes a great width for guys. For this one I've used three colors: - As I experimented with the snowflake motif I liked the play of positive and negative space that emerged. And there’s a sweet little heart on each edge of the snowflake, which I find endearing. - The pattern is written with the less experienced knitter in mind, using the slip-stitch method. This means you only need to know how to knit, purl and slip stitches. With detailed instructions on how to use the charts, you can grab a pad of sticky notes and be all set to start stitching. Knitters who are experienced in working with any of the two-stranded-at-once techniques can certainly use those methods instead. I love a pattern that lends itself to lots of variations. The Let It Snow scarf can be made with lighter or heavier yarn, depending on whether you’re going for a wide wintery width or a more feminine narrow one. Or maybe smaller, for a child, in primary colors? You can play with solids or tweeds or yarns that transition from one shade to another. As long as you use yarns with some drape to them, you can let your imagination go wild. The pattern includes a “Make It Your Own” section for ideas. Here are a couple swatches I played with: - I hope you'll enjoy the new Let It Snow pattern. It can be purchased for $6.00 from Ravelry or Love Knitting . - Resources: Rowan Felted Tweed Aran yarn can be purchased online or in person from the Ball & Skein & More in Cambria, California The wonderful photos were taken by the amazing Gale Zucker

Scarf Archives - AudKnits

Another Yummy Reversible Linen Stitch Scarf

When I see some luscious variegated yarn, I love to make the Linen Stitch scarf from my book Reversible Scarves: [...]

By AudKnits|2019-11-04T17:39:09-05:00November 5th, 2019|Book, Scarf|0 Comments

Shades of Fall Scarf

"Shading" Version for Fall I recently participated in a KAL where the challenge was to use multiple colors of [...]

By AudKnits|2019-10-29T14:22:15-04:00September 15th, 2019|Book, Design Process, Scarf|0 Comments

Texas Sunset + Farrand Cowl

While enjoying a Texas sunset I finished knitting another Farrand Cowl. I just love it when a project is color-coordinated [...]

By AudKnits|2019-02-16T18:10:03-05:00February 16th, 2019|Cowls, Projects, Scarf|0 Comments

Surprise Stripes Reversible Scarf

I'm happy to release the individual pattern for the Surprise Stripes Scarf from my book Reversible Scarves: Curing the Wrong Side [...]

By AudKnits|2018-11-14T15:18:48-05:00November 14th, 2018|Book, Patterns, Scarf|0 Comments

Reversible Fall Scarf – Double Eyelet & Cables

I'm excited to release the individual "Double Eyelet & Cables" pattern from my book Reversible Scarves: Curing the Wrong Side Blues. [...]

By AudKnits|2018-11-12T12:43:24-05:00November 12th, 2018|Book, Patterns, Scarf|0 Comments

Cables and Knots Reversible Scarf

I love the Cables and Knots pattern from my book Reversible Scarves: Curing the Wrong Side Blues. It's now available through Ravelry [...]

By AudKnits|2018-10-23T13:16:08-04:00October 23rd, 2018|Book, Patterns, Scarf|0 Comments

Caracol Scarf

I have a wonderful friend who is a non-knitter. When I went to Stitches West in California, I took a [...]

By AudKnits|2018-03-22T14:37:18-04:00March 26th, 2018|Friends, Projects, Scarf, Uncategorized, Yarn|0 Comments

Let It Snow!

Let It Snow!

I'm thrilled to release a new pattern, just in time for cold weather knitting.... It’s winter, and there’s nothing I like better [...]

By AudKnits|2018-01-19T21:01:29-05:00December 6th, 2016|Double Knitting, Patterns, Scarf|0 Comments

Aran Gets A Touch of Cashmere

Aran Gets A Touch of Cashmere

If you follow my blog, you know I recently released the Aran Reversible Scarf as an individual pattern. I am [...]

By AudKnits|2018-01-19T19:54:03-05:00August 31st, 2016|Patterns, Scarf, Yarn|0 Comments

Knit Picks Scarf & Headband Set

Mistake Stitch Scarf & Headband Set Just in time for winter, I offer you the Knit Picks version of my [...]

By AudKnits|2018-01-19T19:56:32-05:00December 4th, 2015|Free, Headband, Patterns, Projects, Scarf|0 Comments