Are you, dear reader, in the mood for
some winter accessories? Or, like me, are you already anxious for
spring to arrive? The only good thing about winter is the cute
accessories, I always say. I have a big canvas basket full of
scarves, gloves, mittens, and hats. I have a black and also a purple
peacoat. Plus my dramatic leopard print fleece cape, which I have
previously discussed. Simply put, I don't like to be boring with my
accessorizing. It is my only source of cheer and happiness when
preparing for a cold winter's day. Ok, enough with the dramatics. On
with the subject of today's blog.
I knit this
up several years ago. This is what the pattern calls a “Bow-Tie
Necklet”. It is a scarf, but not in a traditional long rectangle
shape. One end is pulled through a loop on the opposite side, forming
a sort of bow tie.
I have seen several
examples in mid century photos of similar knit scarves that seem to
have been made the same way. Of course, I forgot to save them/pin
them to my Pinterest board and now I can't find them. I will edit
this blog if I can find some examples.
Perhaps,
this was a fashion holdover from the 1930s fashion of cravats and
scarves tied in big bows around the neck. I am always on the lookout
for periods patterns for scarves, hats, purses, etc. But the patterns
of that time almost always assume a certain level of skill that I
have not reached yet, and I can not understand the instructions. Or,
they are crochet patterns. And sadly, I do not crochet. I have tried
to learn several times, but it just didn't stick.
The pattern is “Bow-Tie Necklet”
from Knit Accessories, by Go
Crafty. I have made a purse from this book before and blogged about
it here. This tiny scarf used light weight, double knit yarn in a
pretty lavender. I got the yarn when I worked at Joann Fabrics,
probably on clearance. Because that's how I roll. (They have EPIC
clearance sections sometimes.) Overall, this pattern was very simple.
The only moderately difficult part was creating the “loop”. You
divide the stitches evenly between two needles and knit each side
separately, then join them back together and knit as one. (The
pattern explains it better than I can.) Otherwise, it's all just
knit, purl, increases, and decreases all the way through. No fancy
lace or cables to bother.
I love this little
piece. It isn't practical, obviously, for seriously frigid weather.
But for a cool fall day, it is perfect. And I really appreciate the
hint of vintage design inspiration.
Thanks for reading!
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