I first introduced my Shell Scarf on the blog last August and now, finally, I’ve published the pattern for anyone to buy online!!
I was waiting for the scarf and pattern to be assessed by my City and Guilds Tutor, and then I decided to make an alternative version, which would be easier to knit, so it has taken some time to get it organised!!
As mentioned in the previous blog, the yarn I’ve used is the most gorgeous , Sublime Alpaca DK which is a gorgeously soft yarn, and the colour choices were influenced by my inspiration. The yarn also comes in a wider range of delicious colours.
The inspiration, by the way, came from the little shell which I found on a walk form Warkworth towards Amble in 
Northumberland earlier last year.
The original scarf, Scarf One, is triangular shaped and lighter weight for the Spring and Autumn, whereas the new design, or Scarf Two, is bigger and warmer to snuggle up in the Winter months.
Both are knitted in a drop stitch rib, which I chose because it is not only very effective but, the fabric produced looks like the pattern of ridges on the shell which was my inspiration. I also really really like the excitement of dropping stitches on purpose (I’m sad like that!!).
I hope the following images show how the two scarves differ.
If you’re a less confident knitter, then you could try scarf two as it has limited shaping so is not so daunting.
I bought some exciting yarn when I visited Spring Into Wool in Leeds recently so I’ll be posting photos of the scarf knitted in different colours and fibres over the coming months.
If you buy the pattern, I would love to hear which scarf you choose to create and what yarn you have used.
If you send me photos I’ll be delighted!!
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