Necessity Is The Mother ~
By Sarah | December 29, 2007
Of invention……
Maisy Day Handspun purchased at Hello Yarn about a year ago.
This handspun (a.k.a. as “shexy handspun” as coined by Nicole) first became a scarf… not quite right, a tad bulky and not quite long enough to wrap about the neck twice with enough leftover to tie in front. But after mulling it over and having it sit by my beside for weeks, I had an “aha!” moment. Why not make a neckwamer out of it? First I set about frogging… not so easy. Then I remembered the jars of vintage buttons in my closet….. So I ripped back about 3 inches, bound off and went about sewing on the button. Voila! Neckwarmer. Stays put. Not too bulky. Super warm and cozy.
Specs:
- Yarn: Maisy Day Handspun (any bulky yarn would work)
- Needles: Size 17
- Cast on approx 16 sts (or any even amount of stitches) and work in Turkish lace pattern – K1 *yo, k2tog* across ending with a K1
- Sew button on one end of scarf about 6.5 inches in from the end. No need to make a button hole as the lace pattern lends itself to easily letting a button through.
- Finished measurements: 48″ long by 6.5″ wide
Hope this makes sense. If you are interested in making one and have any questions, please feel free to ask.
FYI~ This is also a great pattern for a scarf – the edges don’t roll!
28 Comments
Wannabe on December 29, 2007 at 3:46 pm.
I’m so making one. Adorable!
Meadow on December 29, 2007 at 4:19 pm.
That is really cute! I always wondered what to make with the thick and thin yarn, now I know
teeweewonders on December 29, 2007 at 5:53 pm.
That’s SO cool! I would have fallen for that bundle of wool as well, but would have struggled to think of something to make from it, due to the thickness. Well thought though.
Lara on December 29, 2007 at 6:36 pm.
Now that is way too cute! Fabulous idea. Now I know what to do with some of my thick in thin yarn I bought a few years back. That would make a great gift too!
mfrey on December 29, 2007 at 7:01 pm.
ahh plucky, your creativity is
superb. i want one, i want to learn the turkish trott, i mean stitch. help me, i am slow and unlearned in the talent of the knit. love it!!!
Karen on December 29, 2007 at 8:58 pm.
What a great idea!! It looks as if you planned it to be a neckwarmer from the start. Sometimes the yarn will just tell you what it should be.
Wannabe on December 29, 2007 at 9:37 pm.
P.S. Your hair looks super cute straight.
Amanda on December 29, 2007 at 10:14 pm.
AWESOME! That is beautiful and hip…
Great to see some knitting. It’s a lot harder to find time to knit with the dyeing habit!
Regina Casner on December 29, 2007 at 11:45 pm.
Very cool! The yarn is lovely and perfect for a neck warmer. Another project for my “to-do” list.
Sarah on December 30, 2007 at 2:49 am.
I absolutely LOVE how your neckwarmer turned out, the button is the perfect touch!
Marianne on December 30, 2007 at 4:34 am.
Oh I love this one ! It’s just perfect for this !
Lolly on December 30, 2007 at 7:40 am.
How fabulous! it is like a beautiful rainbow around you
I really like it!
Monica on December 30, 2007 at 9:54 am.
Wow! I love the colors and the button! Neckwarmers are definitely the way to go to keep out the cold and to stay in place.
Chrisst on December 30, 2007 at 11:57 am.
Great idea! It looks awesome on you, and the colors are very pretty!
Carolyn on December 30, 2007 at 4:55 pm.
Just beautiful. Love, love, love it !
Paula on December 30, 2007 at 5:02 pm.
Fabulous!!! Now I see what big yarn and big buttons can do!!
krysten on December 30, 2007 at 6:58 pm.
love it!!
gina l on December 31, 2007 at 12:25 am.
Fab colors! You look beautiful! Happy New Year.
Diana on December 31, 2007 at 2:29 pm.
beautiful yarn! love those colors! the neckwarmer is fab, too…nice work!
yarnsnob on December 31, 2007 at 10:19 pm.
ooh very cosy and oh so squishy!!
Mary on January 2, 2008 at 5:00 pm.
SO Cute, looks great!
Rita on January 5, 2008 at 10:22 am.
Could you let me know how many yards of yarn you used? I love the look!
Amber on January 9, 2008 at 3:02 pm.
I love love love it!
Nora on January 18, 2008 at 3:37 pm.
Love it!
Knitterella on January 19, 2008 at 9:15 am.
I LOVE THAT! I love the yarn you used and the big, dark button looks fab with it! Thanks for the inspriation.
So glad I found your blog through Sommer Designs!
Emily on January 25, 2008 at 4:19 am.
This is gorgeous! I too would like to know how many yards you used. Thanks!
Stacey_CrimsonPurl on February 15, 2008 at 8:11 am.
Luv it!! Found you via Emily in France!
Melissa (Meliabella) on May 7, 2008 at 9:46 am.
I am in love with this scarf! What a wonderful pattern for handspun bulky! I’ve searched for it on Ravelry and have not found it. Do you think you’ll be adding it as an origional pattern soon?