The Iconic Red Scarf is something that I’ve been thinking about a lot this year. A little splash of red is a great way to class up so many different wardrobe choices — especially if, like me, your clothing tends towards all things grey. The Red Scarf has been hanging around on my short list of design projects for a long time and when I first saw the Long Johns colorway of Shelter, it seemed that its time had finally come.
Pavement is a textured scarf that addresses the nagging issue of reversibility. It can become a worrisome chore, constantly adjusting a scarf so that the Right Side is always facing the public, and knitters seem to be especially attuned to this conundrum.
The textured cable featured in this pattern is completely reversible, which gives a nice peace of mind to those of us who find the Wrong Side of our work bothersome when worn (the photo above shows both sides of the work). Lately I’ve been loving cables that draw from the purl ‘ditches’ that flank them — I love the additional texture and interest it gives to otherwise traditional cables. And the reversibility element it brings makes it that much sweeter.
The blocked width of the scarf is 7.25″ with the pattern providing three different length options for a Short, Medium, or Long Version. The pattern is available now here at BT or through Ravelry.
What perfect scarf wearing weather we are having — it’s been cold and & bright here, following the holiday blizzard. Plenty of beautiful winter light for photography, despite daylight’s short hours. It really is my favorite time of year. Time to get a little perspective on things that have happened, and focus on things to come. 2010 was a whirlwind for me personally and professionally with many major tectonic shifts — it was probably one of the most exciting years of my life. I’ve been working with my BT team to put together projects for 2011 that I hope will be equally exciting and meaningful.
I hope that you are looking forward to what might be coming next in your own life, with knitting always as our common punctuation.
Very nice, very nice.
It’s been a long time since I purchased a pattern for a scarf, but I might just need to buy this one. Just lovely. Must try some Shelter, too, now that the Madness of Christmas Knitting has become the Madness of Christmas Knitting Past.
I love this scarf! I’ve been looking for just the perfect manly scarf, rife with cables, to make for my father. I think we have a winner! Thank you for sharing your talented designs with us. You are my inspiration!
Lovely!
I know I’m not along when I say I can’t wait to see what you’ve got planned!
Very nice scarf in lovely colour of red vine. I like the pattern, too, very interesting.
regards
You did it first. BRAVO! I’ve been scrambling for three years trying to initiate what you’ve done with “Shelter” (What a fittingly perfect name).
I have one question. I’m wondering what the mysterious “treatment” you speak of is. I’m referring to a procedure you mentioned that puts air into the fiber. Anyway, if it’s not a secret, I’d really like to know. I hope it’s not a chemical bath. Please say it’s not.
On another note: Your photography is inspired, and inspiring. Good work…and I really don’t throw that praise around too much!
Linda
Gorgeous! And you have the same glasses as my husband. Hmm.
Anyway, great scarf. I do have the reversibility issue, and am glad that you’ve given us a lovely pattern that solves it!
I love the scarf. And winter too. And your photos.
And the light here is so different.
I took some photos from here, Finland winter, day and night light.. well, not light at night
Cannot wait what you and your team will make happen.
Beautiful scarf, I absolutely love the reversible cables. I also love that this pattern is completely unisex. As always, thanks for another inspired pattern.
Love this beautiful scarf, and you’re so right about the wrong side issue! I won’t knit anything but reversible cables ever again. Thanks for yet another wonderful pattern!
G
Lovely.
Lovely.
I hope to be able to create patterns like you one day.
Another one for the ever expanding list.
Fab scarf. Might just have to make one…or two…or three…
You’re writing is like poetry to me here – I love the way you speak of knitting, winter, light, life, and common punctuation together. I can’t really tell what the stich is like upclose, those purl flanks…. aren’t cables always flanked by purls?
Great scarf! I would never bother with a scarf that wasn’t reversible and your cable is very interesting indeed.
You must seek put the childrens book ” the long red scarf”
Love. That. Scarf.
great scarf… eerie though, in this photo shoot you look SO like my brother in law, lol.
Isparkman: Brooklyn Tweed mentions the woolen-spun preparation, it is not a chemical “treatment”. This means the fibers are carded, rather than combed, and then spun in such a way to retain lots of loft. As far as I can tell, the only chemical part of the process is the dyeing. Hope this information helps, and eases your mind.
At first I thought pavement was a snow storm reference to what one might see after the snowplows come through, down the street. But it’s a scarf! Beautiful…maybe that yarn will land in my iPhone app, Yarn U, in the near future.
Genius.
Long Johns! The perfect name for this colorway! I’m thrilled with your Shelter yarn line – from a distance so far, but I’m looking forward to trying it once my yarn budget recovers from Christmas and The Year of Babies.
I’m on a Jared Flood scarf binge; I just finished up Wayfarer in Shelter Button Jar, and I’ve already bought the Pavement pattern and ordered the light blue–Faded Quilt–which can’t get here fast enough for me. I love your intriguing patterns and gorgeous rustic yarn.
fanTAStic! thank you for adding to the (sadly, small) repertoire of interesting and reversible scarves! love this one
It’s really nice and a great idea to make it reversible. Last time I started a scarf, I stopped quickly because the back was not really nice… May 2011 be an even better year for you!
Thank you for such a beautiful website. What a pleasure to drop in every few days and see such sumptuous things…
The yarn, the color, the stitch, all combine to make a wonderfully warmth-inspiring piece. Love it!
It’s been a while since I’ve been back here, but I’ve needed some inspiration. Lovin’ the new stuff!
Lovely. I will have to buy this pattern for my contributions to the Red Scarf project this year.
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