Knit a Kerchief Like a Cloud

I don’t know if it’s the algorithm or the bias that you see more of what you’re looking for, but it often seems like as soon as I do a roundup of a particular kind of knitting pattern I’m suddenly seeing them everywhere.

So it was with knit kerchiefs, which I posted about last month. Not too long after I came across the Cloud Kerchief pattern from Lavanya Patricella and I knew I needed to share that one, too.

This project calls for a DK weight wool and a mohair/silk blend worked in alternating garter stitch stripes for a super cozy and slightly fuzzy project. You could omit the mohair and just use two different colors of DK weight yarn if you want a different look and a lighter project for the warmer months.

I love the look with harmonious colors, but you could also go a little bolder if you like. It just depends on your style and how you would like to wear it. Making it all in one color with a single kind of yarn is also an option if you want a super simple and quick to knit project.

I don’t think it would be wrong to say this would be a great knitting project to knit for a gift. Even if you don’t have a gift-giving holiday coming up, go ahead and make one and set it aside until a gifting opportunity presents itself.

The pattern has options to make it a little triangle that you can tie at the neck or a bandanna style cowl that is joined with a seam at the back for easier wearing and a little more warmth. You could make both to wear at different times of year.

You can also wear either one around your neck or on your head as shown, which is all the more reason to make both versions (though of course they don’t have to match!).

Find the pattern for these fun kerchiefs on Ravelry.

[Photo: Lavanya Patricella]

Getting ready for back to school makes me think about pencil crafts, so let’s take a look at some pencil themed knitting patterns!

I recently made a pencil on a circular knitting machine, and it was a fun, quick, easy project that uses little bits of leftover yarn (and if you don’t have yellow you can make it a colored pencil using whatever color’s your favorite). And if you want to make a bigger version check out this pattern from Orange Olive Road on Etsy.

If you want to knit a pencil pillow by hand, check out Sketchy, available on Ravelry from Shana S. Cohen. This one uses worsted weight yarn and has two size options and the choice to make a pencil with an eraser or a colored pencil.

Pencil scarves seem to be the most popular kind of pencil knitting pattern, and there are lot of cute ones. This one from Cosy Craft UK mostly uses garter stitch, with some welts to add texture and what looks like an I-cord edging. It calls for DK weight yarn.

If you want to go all garter stitch try this version from Emsley Co Creations, which uses five colors of DK weight yarn and just a little shaping to make the point of the pencil.

There’s also this fun, mostly stockinette so it looks like it curls a bit, pencil pattern that looks like it’s worked in chunky yarn from Little Knits Studio. This one uses just a little garter stitch and easy shaping for the point.

If you don’t want a pencil scarf, how about some pencil socks? The No. 2 Pencil Socks from The Yarn Enabler are available from Ravelry and use five colors of sock yarn. They feature wide ribs to mimic the texture of a pencil and have options to be worked from the top down or the toe up.

Needs Sharpening by Alexander Walker is a free pattern on Ravelry that uses five colors of sock yarn to make a sort of shortie sock. The little bit of black at the tips of the toes inspired the name. These, too, can be worked in either direction and are available in three sizes.

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