Rags to Riches Scarf

Rags to Riches scarf, worn

Rags to Riches scarf, finished

Rags to Riches scarf, close up

Rags to Riches scarf, worn

Rags to Riches scarf, pattern

Pattern Info

This project was designed by SandE.
Info can be found at:
Rags to Riches scarf »

Instructions

I designed this scarf to make good use of my stash! It is called 'Rags to Riches' because I think that that is what knitting (and craft in general) is.
This pattern is a great way to use up leftover yarn. Colours can be varied from a minimum of two or three to as many as you like. As long as there is enough tonal variation to see the motifs clearly.
Requires basic colour changing ...
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Difficulty:

Category: Knitting

Type of item: Accessory

For: Women

Style: Whimsical, Eco-Friendly, Hipster, Ethnic, Outdoorsy, Retro / Vintage, Cute, Casual, Traditional

Materials

any soft to wear yarns in 8 ply can be used

What was your inspiration?

I have worked as a textile designer in the fashion industry and have a collection of fair isle patterns from that time. I also like to research traditional forms of knitting.
The colour palette was inspired by a retro interior shot in a home decoration magazine.

What are you most proud of?

I am proud that people out there want to knit my scarf design too!!

What advice would you give someone starting this project?

If you are unsure of how to knit with two different colours in the one row, watch some youtube tutorials or get a nice person from your local yarn shop to give you a demonstration. It is easy once you get the hang of it, is quite meditative and it opens up a whole new world of knitting!