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Knit a Stunning Scarf for Summer

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This lovely summer scarf highlights self-striping yarn in a new wayI know summer and scarf don’t usually go together, but hear me out. This lovely scarf from Classic Elite Yarns uses a blend of linen, viscose and cotton yarn, which is perfect for summer knitting.

The yarn itself is quite the stunner, too, and the long stripes worked on the diagonal are what make this scarf so great.

There’s a bit of texture to the pattern (designed by Susan Mills), as it is worked in alternating bands of stockinette and reverse stockinette. You can leave it bumpy and textured or block it out to a smooth, open consistency that’s a really great look for summer. This is the scarf you will always want to have in your bag for evenings and over-air-conditioned buildings.

I love it! What do you think?

[Photo via Classic Elite Yarns.]

Comments

  1. I love it! The yarn is just gorgeous and like you said, the pattern really shows it off. Definitely adding this to my knitting list!

Have you read?

Vintage Knitted Coat Pattern PDF – Pembroke Coat

Oh, this one has proper old-Hollywood winter charm.

The Pembroke Coat is a vintage knitted coat pattern that instantly made me think of crisp winter walks, leather gloves, polished boots, and the sort of coat your grandmother would have casually worn while looking impossibly elegant. It has that beautiful longline shape, a classic collar, button front, sleeve tabs, pockets, and a smart plaid-style design that gives it such a tailored finish.

This is not a quick “knit it while watching one movie” sort of project — and honestly, that is part of the appeal. The Pembroke Coat is one for knitters who love a satisfying vintage knitting pattern with a proper garment construction feel. The updated PDF includes the original vintage reference image along with a modern mockup, which makes it much easier to picture how this coat could look in today’s wardrobe.

I especially love that this pattern still feels wearable. Made in grey, camel, forest green, burgundy, or navy, it would be a gorgeous handmade winter coat with that timeless “where did you get that?” look.

As with most vintage patterns, I’d recommend reading through the instructions first, checking your gauge carefully, and being prepared to make small adjustments for fit and modern yarn substitutions. But for confident knitters who enjoy heirloom-style projects, this is a really lovely one to add to the queue.

You can find the Vintage Knitted Coat Pattern PDF in the CraftGossipStore on Etsy.