Stitch a Scarf that Looks Like Chains

The other day I was talking about how much I love scarves because there are so many different things you can do with them. Even if you limit yourself to the “regular” rectangular shape, you can make a scarf in just about any stitch pattern and using most of the techniques of knitting you can think of.

Have you seen how easy it is to knit a Fisherman’s Rib Super Scarf (on our sister site)

Because of that, I’m always seeing new scarf patterns that interest and intrigue me. (Or maybe I’m just a boring person…don’t tell me if you think so!)

For instance, Chained Up by Szymon Jergas. This DK weight scarf is worked with cables that are turned such that they look like chains running down the scarf.

The pattern is charted and probably wouldn’t be the best choice for someone totally new to cable knitting, but it’s a gorgeous finished project that’s great for anyone in your life to wear. It might even be fun for people who do historical re-enactments or go to Renaissance faires or similar events (do those things even happen in winter?) to add a cool and warming touch to their outfit.

From the look of the projects in progress page for this pattern, which you can download for free on Ravelry, it looks like blocking is pretty essential to straighten everything out and give the cables that nice chained look.

And if you’re looking for more fun cable knitting patterns, check out my roundup of fun cable knitting patterns to help boost your skills. Here you’ll find blankets, hats, sweaters and more to get you started or keep you going on your cable knitting journey. If you’re totally new to knitting cables, check out this cute hat pattern that’s a great option for your first cable knitting project. Or you can find a bunch of fun cable knitting patterns for all skill levels on Etsy.

[Photo: Szymon Jergas]

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The other day I saw a post from Pinterest about trends for summer and it said one of them was “cultivating whimsy.”

Well, I don’t know where Pinterest has been all this time, but we’ve been cultivating whimsy here at Craft Gossip for a long time. I love sharing projects that are a little different, things that make you smile when you see them, and will make you smile when you knit them and wear them or use them.

Such it is with the Tutti Frutti tee knitting pattern from Bea Creative Knits.

This cute little baby tee is worked top down in the round with contiguous shoulder construction to shape the sleeve caps. There are short rows for the neckline and folded hems with picot edging at the hemline, neckline and edges of the sleeves.

All of this would be great on its own, but then there’s the addition of a super cute fruit icon, which is added with duplicate stitch. There are a lot of options, including strawberry, banana, orange, cherries, watermelon, lemon, blueberries, kiwi, peach, dragon fruit, apple and pear, so it’s likely you can add on your favorite fruit.

It is offered in eight sizes, to fit a bust measurement ranging from 28-30 inches (71-76 cm) to 56-58 inches (142-147 cm). The design is meant to be worn with around 6.3 inches/16 cm of negative ease, but you can choose the fit you prefer. There’s also optional bust and waist shaping included in the pattern if you want to make it even curvier.

This is considered an advanced beginner or intermediate project because of all the skills involved, but it’s sure to be a lot of fun even if some of these techniques are new to you.

Grab a copy of the pattern for yourself form Bea Creative Knits on Etsy.

[Photo: Bea Creative Knits]

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