The Interweave Crochet Winter preview is up, and I have a simple little lace scarf pattern in there. (Does it seem like I was in a scarf rut this spring? Really it was all coincidence that I designed three in a row, I’m not usually a scarf-making person).
The idea behind this scarf was to create a pretty lace pattern that a beginner could easily make to build lace-crocheting skills–with actual laceweight yarn. In this case, a lovely lace merino from Skacel. I’m always worried that photographs show patterns the way I imagine. I was pleasantly surprised. I love how the stitch pattern shows up against the model’s red coat. I’m looking forward to making my own scarf to keep just for me. (someday, when I’m not up to my ears in teddy clothes).
This issue is particularly packed with nice giftable crochet items. It’s a shame it won’t be out in time to make Christmas gifts for this year–but you could get an early start on next year, or make gifts for other occasions. I’m enamored by Marly Bird’s Thrummed Mittens and Lisa Naskren’t butterfly shawl.
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How beautiful and delicate!! What a lovely pattern.
Very pretty and light.
Oh my gosh, I LOVE it. I wish it had come out earlier–I’m working on a scarf for a friend in sedge stitch, but this would have suited the yarn better and worked up faster. Guess I’ll have to make another!
I have really loved all of the scarves. This one, though is the cat’s meow. Quite stunning. and I know exactly which yarn to use.
It’s beautiful! Can’t wait for my magazine to arrive! Congratulations!
Hey, thanks Amy. I thought your scarf was beautiful too. Looks like another wonderful issue of IC packed full of interesting projects
xoxox
marly
that’s lovely!
A sock yarn might work well–it would be heavier than the laceweight used here, but it would be pretty, and washable. Let me know what you choose!
No–it doesn't. I'll see if I can track down the actual yardage and get back to you!
Hi Susan–I just found out that the original scarf only used 550 yards, so you could actually make 2 out of a skein of the merino lace.
Hi Rebecca–just wanted to let you know, that I was able to get the actual yardage on the finished piece finally, it's 550 yards. Hope this helps!
Ok–I've got it–the original Frost Scarf took 550 yards–sorry it took so long, I had to get the folks at interweave to weigh it so I could do the math. Cheers,
Amy
Thanks! I guess I'll see how far I get with my 440-yd skein. Maybe I'll drop a repeat and work it a little narrower to save some yarn to get the length.
I wanted to make this scarf as a Christmas gift (yes, it's Dec. 21st but I can get it done if I work all day, right????
) Is there any way to buy this pattern as a download? I planned to order a backissue of the Crochet Interweave, but it would never make it in time…..obviously!!! It's absolutely gorgeous and I want to make several. Please email me and let me know if you have any suggestions for where to get the pattern!!!!
Hi Mary-Interweave usually does put their patterns on their web site after a
year, but I don't think it's been long enough for Alpine Scarf. I would
recommend calling Interweave Crochet to ask them. Unfortunately, they own it
outright and I can't sell it myself until the rights revert back to me in a
few months.
Sorry I can't be more help!
Amy
I wanted to make this scarf as a Christmas gift (yes, it's Dec. 21st but I can get it done if I work all day, right????
) Is there any way to buy this pattern as a download? I planned to order a backissue of the Crochet Interweave, but it would never make it in time…..obviously!!! It's absolutely gorgeous and I want to make several. Please email me and let me know if you have any suggestions for where to get the pattern!!!!
Hi Mary-Interweave usually does put their patterns on their web site after a
year, but I don't think it's been long enough for Alpine Scarf. I would
recommend calling Interweave Crochet to ask them. Unfortunately, they own it
outright and I can't sell it myself until the rights revert back to me in a
few months.
Sorry I can't be more help!
Amy