Carrying on from yesterday... the second scarf is finished. This one also only needed the beads sewn on, but the ones Mum had chosen were not the best match. In fact, I'm sure I recall her mentioning at one point that she was having trouble finding beads she was happy with.
The beads which were with the scarf were beautiful recycled glass beads, but they were in the mint-green colourings... whereas the scarf is more of an olive green, and the two colours clashed terribly. So I had a fossick through my stash of reclaimed beads, most of which have come from a variety of old necklaces... and came up with this colourful combination.
Mum had not blocked this scarf, and I've decided to just leave it as is. The photograph in the magazine with the pattern shows a flat, blocked scarf... but I really love the textured appearance of this one. It really adds to the character of the scarf, and makes it sit very comfortably around the neck.
This one will be a gift for my sister-in-law, so that she also has something handcrafted to remember Mum by.
And I just have to say... Mum had impeccable taste in many, many areas... yarn was no exception! This alpaca is divine.
If you are interested in making a similar scarf, take a look at this stitch pattern
Both of your finished scarves are gorgeous and the addition of the beads makes it more unique. The recipients will love them, along with the memories they hold.
ReplyDeleteThey are beautiul. I see where you got your talents from. It is so wonderful that you have finished them off and are giving them as a keepsake. I'm sure they will be greatly appreciated.
ReplyDeleteSo very beautiful! I love the beads.
ReplyDeleteJust curious as to how you are threading and attaching your beads to the scarf edge. Both scarves look lovely. I've beaded edging myself before and was just wondering how you did yours.
ReplyDeleteCat.
Oh wow. Beautiful beautiful beautiful. Lost for words !
ReplyDeleteThe fact that you finished them so soon after your mum passed away, brings a lump to my throat. I don't know that I could do it. They're both beautiful.
ReplyDeletecrafty gardener - thanks... I really am loving the beads, too... I didn't really understand what the fuss was about when I first saw people using them on scarves... but they really do add that extra special dimension!
ReplyDeletejacqui - thanks... would you believe it was actually my FATHER who taught me to knit :) seriously!
rima - thank you... and I must head back over to your blog and see what you have been up to lately
cat - I've used a clear nylon thread, attached it securely to the scarf, and then threaded the beads on... then secured the thread back to the scarf again, and repeated the process a couple of times for each strand
stramenda - thanks :)
cybele - I was a little surprised myself, but working on them made me feel so close to her
That is absolutely gorgeous. My favorite color, and the beads are perfect. I love that you're picking up your mom's projects. Your sister and SIL will love them.
ReplyDeleteThanks Purple, I've tried the silver plated jewellry posts, flat on one end then you make a loop on the other end, just like making ear rings, then attach firmly to your garment.
ReplyDeletePurple I have to be honest. When I first saw about the scarf's, Well I started to cry. What a gift your mom has givin you. She taught you to be creative. And now you can share her gift with others. The scarves are gorgous!!!!! BRAVO!!
ReplyDeleteaimee - thank you... the olive green is divine... definitely a scarf I would wear too!
ReplyDeletecat - what a good idea... the beads would 'swing nicely to, wouldn't they???
sheryknit - I cried, reading that you cried! what a pair we are!!!
ooooh, that is so beautiful!
ReplyDeletei knitted a similiar scarf and bought some pearls, too. but i bought some same pearls to sew on. have to think about this now ;o)
the white scarf is great, too. reminds me on a fairy tale, waiting for a little fay to tell her my wishes...
cecie - thanks... the beads really add a fun touch, and you could always swap them for something different at a later date if you changed your mind about them...
ReplyDeleteI just found this beautiful scarf on Pinterest and would love to make a similar one. Would you kindly post the number of stitiches I would need to cast on for this scarf. What size needle did your mum use? Thank you.
ReplyDeletePlz tell the stich ..the link u have given , gives a wrong pattern..
ReplyDeleteWhat is the pattern? Love it
ReplyDeleteHi, I cant find the pattern to this lovely scarf?
ReplyDeleteHi. Thanks for the reply. I tried knitting the pattern myself and I succeeded. I will knit the scarf this winter and will post the pictures
ReplyDeleteHow do you wash this lovely creation?
ReplyDeleteI would like to purchase the scarf pattern please
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Anyone find the pattern for this scarf? I love the stitch! Anyone have a link to the yarn used? I'd like to make a lilac colored one for my daughter and a Garnet colored one for myself. I really like the texture & drape.
ReplyDeleteHi! I hope this helps but it looks to me like the scarf is made with a tunisian crochet rib stitch and the weight of the beads are creating the "wavy" effect at the bottom.
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