i designed this scarf as a companion piece to the crooked walking shawl, for those that like a simpler shape. and as i worked along on it, i realized it was the perfect manLace as well—an abstract pattern, not at all frou-frou, light but warm—all the things i know david appreciates in a scarf.
and sure enough, look how well he wears it. it’s just great for spring, with a light sweater and not much else. but i know he’ll use it in winter, too, wrapped a few times ’round and tucked inside a jacket or heavier sweater.
and don’t laugh but . . . i was thinking this morning that the shawl and scarf together would make a nice gift set for a special couple. i’ve been asked several times now about patterns that coordinate, for this very purpose. it’s such a thoughtful idea for a handknit gift and a little offbeat from the usual afghan.
and even if coordinates are not on your mind right now, this is a terribly fun standalone project for summer—plenty of texture and pattern to keep things lively and interesting, balanced by an easy-to-learn motif with mindless rest rows for great portability.
or feel free to change the yarn weight for a bolder, warmer scarf suited for winter wear (is already time to start talking about getting ahead on christmas??)
shown here: size large scarf, in great northern yarns yak/mink/merino/soy blend, a merino/cashmere/nylon blend, in colorway heathered charcoal. or check out craig’s mink/milk/merino blend, which knits up to the same gauge. this is true luxury for a great price; i can’t say enough nice things about working with these yarns.
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i knit this scarf over the course of several trips this year (beginning on the train to scotland in february) and i can attest to its companionable attributes—it lends itself beautifully to being shared with distracting scenery and wonderful conversation with friends.
my friend craig at great northern yarns has the most incredible array of fibers and is always so generous about sharing his wealth of information about them. though not a knitter, he is quite knowledgeable about the fibers in his yarns and the way the yarn is made. luckily for me, he is also very generous about supporting independent designers and enthusiastic with yarn offerings. these newest additions to his selection of products have been especially nice to knit with and have opened my eyes to a different type of lace knitting yarn; thanks craig!
i don’t think an hour goes by that i don’t thank my lucky stars for having david in my life, but the fact that he will model handknits for our shop releases will always feel like a bonus on top of everything else he does. and lucky for us, he’s also super cute, right?? and for that, we’re all grateful (!)
38 thoughts on “crooked little scarf”
Love this post! Beautiful scarf, handsome model, wonderful yarn, fantastic designer…what else could I wish for except the pattern in my hands now 🙂
So simple yet so elegant – I love this scarf! And of course your model sets it off perfectly:)
this will be perfect for the wonderful, exceeding generous Great Northern Yarn I was lucky enough to get in a swap from the Rav group!! I am headed to the pattern shop!! Talk about syncronicity! and yes David is very dashing.
Lovely scarf, Anne. And you are so right…you’re a lucky lady to have a man who is not only handsome but also handy around the house, does remodeling, AND models your great designs, too. Kudos to you both.
It is absolutely handsome and gorgeous at the same time! You and David are very lucky to complement each other so well.
I’ve been waiting for this one so I could order yarn from GNY for both the shawl and the scarf at the same time.
Very nice. Simple and still luxurious. David is a good model.
Well, this man approves. Clean, graphic and with great textures. Great photos, model, pattern and writing, per usual. HBTC
Yes, we love David. And he is so easy on the eye. The photos are great Anne; it’s nice to see David in front of the camera instead of behind it all the time! And I really like this scarf! It wants to jump the queue in front of all the other Knitspot patterns that I’ve got lined up in the wings!
Oh this is lovely. I was wondering if the scarf you’ve been knitting would be a take on the Crooked Shawl–and yay, it is! David is very easy on the eyes indeed. Maybe he can give my Ken a lesson on how to model FO’s one day 🙂
Beautiful!
You know…both the one and the other 😉
And the cardigan!
Is the cardigan one of your designs?
He looks great in that scarf! My Oscar also models for me, and he is building his own fan base, it seems :-}
I always get the most comments on the items he showcases :-]
I love the simplicity of this scarf. I think it looks quite elegant and perfect as a man’s scarf! And what a man to model it. WOO HOO! Well- we all think that David is handsome, after all.
I do believe that this is the one that I will use my GNY mink/milk/merino for. I stand by your suggestions, Anne – you are always so right on in matching the yarn with the pattern, and I adore Craig’s fibers. It’s on the top of my list as one of my all time favorite companies.
Thanks Anne! Thanks David!
A visit to Knitspot is always the best way to start the day!
I’ve been waiting for this pattern and it sure doesn’t disappoint! David looks great as the model. It’s always nice to have him in front of the camera. Anne, you and David make just the most perfect couple.
Off to buy my pattern. Thank you so much!
A lovely scarf, perfectly modelled. Looks like I’ll be paying Craig another visit! Thank you for another great pattern!
Ooh, I love this one. And my cousin’s husband just asked me about knitting him a scarf, hmmmm…. Thank you! And thank David for modeling it so beautifully!
Thank you so much, Anne!
Off to buy the pattern! Must start this one immediately!
I agree that David is the perfect model for this. My thoughts exactly as to the versatility of this design.
What I nice pattern and perfect for that husband, brother, son etc.
I love the photo of David with him standing in front of the tree and the reflection in his sunglasses. Very cool and once again a great model.
Eye candy – on so many levels!
This just might make a perfect stole to wear with a bridesmaid dress in fall!
yay, i’ve been waiting for this one! i think it would work great in handspun, but it’d also be a great excuse to finally try some of craig’s yarn… decisions decisions! (and david looks fabulous as usual!)
Very handsome scarf, VERY handsome model!
Manlace! I love it! David looks fantastic wearing it. I am always on the lookout for new patterns for my very style conscious son, and this one fits the bill perfectly!
PS Huge fan of Craig’s yarns as well!
Scarf looks great on David & he is a great model !
Love the new pattern 🙂 It looks great on David!
David always seems to wear everything you make with great style and grace. And so the queue gets longer.
David could make a tutu look manly. (Not that I’m suggesting it!) You two make quite a team. Beautiful design.
Manly yes, but I like it too!!
LOVE it!!
I think the scarf-shawl idea for a couple is great!
Great man lace! Just ordered some mink/cashmere and will use it for this scarf to start my Christmas knitting.
A man who not only models and remodels, but who looks good in photos and takes photo that look good and plants you special flower surprises besides, David is well-rounded! The scarf is great, Anne; I love the play of light over the zigs and zags.
Oooo. I like. I have been looking for something to knit for my dad. I had done a simple shawl for my stepmom a couple of years ago when she was battling lung cancer. But for this Christmas I am thinking matching shawl & scarf for stepmom & dad???
I love the gift set idea! It looks like pretty mindless knitting, too. Right up my alley. 🙂
David has to be the world’s best sport–I think he looks gorgeous, but not every great looking guy is willing to model his wife’s designs, no matter how great they are. I love the scarf, too. Congrats for another winning design.
Heh! I like that scarf real well, but the first thought I had was, “Well, hello handsome!”. Great pattern!
Okay, so I have to beg to differ on the “cute”!! I’ll tell you what one of my patients told me years ago (he was about 10 at the time). “Cute is for puppies and babies. I am handsome!!”. I think David is handsome:) Great scarf too!
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