Winter Scarves

[angel]

I made these for the Winter Scarf Swap, my swap partner (Nikki / sfgwife) received them last week...

 

 

 

This one was in a tencel blend which was very silky and quite soft...I was going to crochet the navy and the gray mohair together but I ended up with a very stiff fabric and I thought it ruined the feel of the navy yarn, so I just edged the scarf in the gray.

 

It's a very simple 'pattern', 25 chain for the width and then endless rows of dc (sc) until the length is right and then one round of dc (sc) in the mohair (two strands) for the border. I like it with the sequins.

 

The second one is a ruffle scarf (I used the pattern in "Essential Crochet" by Erika Knight but I modified it slightly, since I used a fine yarn and she used a thicker one in the book).

 

-- Michelle

[OneCraftySAHM]

Wow! Those are so pretty! I love the sequins! I want to make one of the "curly" scarves soon too! Great job!

[auntbubbels]

They are just beautiful - I am sure that she will love wearing them

[sakurasaku]

Awesome scarves! I just might have to try the ruffle one for my Christmas scarf CAL.

[sfgwife]

I already have worn the ruffled one. Got many where did you get that from also.

[moonspinners]

Beautiful scarves! Thanks for sharing.

[angel]

Thanks for the replies Thanks also to Janet for running the swap I had a lot of fun with it.

 

Nikki, I hope they both keep you warm through Winter!

 

I imagine there are many patterns available for the ruffle scarf, I saw a few in some books I looked at recently and I am sure there are free patterns, too.

 

http://www.caron.com/projects/bliss/B5_ruffle_scarf.html - this one looks quite nice although it's a bit different, I might try it myself

 

-- Michelle

[blondi]

The scarfs are beautiful. Great job.

[yarncat]

Snuggly scarves,Michelle!

[soluna]

those are really pretty, great job!

the second scarf is similar to this one here...im going to make me one

http://community.livejournal.com/crochet/919068.html

[angel]

That pattern is very nice LionBrand also has two free patterns for something similar to the ruffle scarf, using their Moonlight Mohair but I can't see why any other yarn wouldn't work!

 

http://cache.lionbrand.com/patterns/cctq-doubleRuffledBoa50192.html

http://cache.lionbrand.com/patterns/cmm-spiralScarf.html

 

-- Michelle

[caitlinsmom]

Sweet scarves. I need to make some for christmas gifts.

[MrsD]

Both beautiful! The sequins add the perfect sparkly, wintry touch to the first one.

[Tampa Doll]

Wow very pretty. The first one could dress up an outfit with the sequins on it. I really like the second on.

Beautiful work.

[JCB]

Great scarves! Did you add the sequins after the scarf was finished, or are they crocheted in somehow?

 

Joan

[christinascrochethaven]

Beautiful scarves:hook

[angel]

Joan, I sewed the sequins on with a little seed bead after I was finished.

 

Thanks for the lovely compliments, everyone!

 

-- Michelle

[CLLinda]

Very nice scarves. Love the colors!

[Shell]

Michelle they look fab! I never would have thought to add sequins, I think they make something that could have been plain and drab pretty and interesting, even chic!

[angel]

Shell, I wasn't sure I would be able to figure out the sequins (not a seamstress!!) but it was very easy It did look a bit boring without them - a nice, useful scarf but not very exciting.

 

-- Michelle