Product Description
A one-row, reversible, garter rib scarf with blocks of color perfect for showing off special hand spun fibers. The blocks of color allow the knitter to use as much or as little handspun as they want. Commercial yarns can be chosen for the other blocks.
While the scarf pattern itself is quite simple several tips for minimizing leftover singles during spinning and for minimizing leftover scraps of yarn while knitting are included.
Creemee Scarf by Becky Herrick
What Is Being Made
The Creemee is a one-row, reversible garter rib scarf designed to showcase special hand-spun fibers through strategic blocks of color. Finished measurements are 5 inches wide by 66 inches long, making it an ideal accessory project for knitters who want to feature hand-spun yarns without committing an entire project to them. The scarf's design allows knitters to use as much or as little hand-spun fiber as desired, with commercial yarns filling the remaining color blocks. The name draws inspiration from Vermont's soft-serve ice cream tradition, reflecting the variety of colors and combinations possible in the finished piece.
Knitting Techniques
This scarf employs a one-row construction method combined with garter rib stitch patterns. The reversible nature of the design means both sides of the finished scarf are equally attractive, making it a versatile accessory. The color-block construction is a key feature, allowing knitters to alternate between hand-spun and commercial yarns strategically throughout the piece. This technique is particularly useful for hand-spinners who wish to feature their work without requiring large quantities of spun fiber.
Stitches Used
The primary stitch pattern is garter rib, which combines elements of garter stitch and ribbing to create texture and visual interest. This stitch choice contributes to the scarf's reversibility, as garter rib maintains consistent appearance on both sides of the fabric.
Materials and Yarn Specifications
Yarn Weight: Aran weight
Primary Yarn (MC): Copper Moose 100% Merino roving in white merino; 3 ounces total
Contrast Yarn (CC): Farmer's Market Chocolate Merino Mix; 3 ounces total
Yarn Alternatives: Copper Moose 100% Merino roving in carded merino is listed as a replacement option, also 3 ounces
Needles: US #9 (5.5mm) straight needles
Additional Notions: Tapestry needle for weaving in ends; niddy noddy or alternative (such as the back of a chair) for preparing hand-spun fibers
Difficulty Level
This pattern is rated as beginner-friendly, making it an excellent choice for knitters new to incorporating hand-spun fibers into their projects or those learning reversible knitting techniques.
Specifications
| Brand: | Independent Designer |
| Yarn Weight: | Aran |
| Pages: | 0 |
| Designer: | BeckyinVT |
| Craft: | Knitting |
| Format: | Downloadable PDF |
| Languages: | English |
| Number of Patterns: | 1 |
| Skill Level: | Beginner |
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