Introducing the Clarion multiway crocheted lace scarf! This is my first Autumn/Winter pattern for 2022-23. I really hope that you like it and that you will enjoy making and wearing it too! The pattern is available in English with instructions in UK terminology, US terminology and even a chart to help everyone enjoy reading it in the way that suits them best. There is even a diagram you can colour in to plan where you want different yarns to be in your project if you are working with more than one colour or different textured yarns. It really would be a great scrap yarn project. I can't wait to see someone work up the pattern in lots of different yarns! Get your copy of the pattern on Ravelry or Etsy.
This pattern has been created as a relaxing easy make to help you reduce stress and simply enjoy a crafty moment without having to figure out complicated instructions, fiddly techniques or puzzling assembly methods. Perfect for anyone who sees their craft as an antidote to the stresses and hectic pace often associated with preparations for the holiday season.
I had a little gap between submitting one
large project and the yarn arriving for the next three projects and so I worked up my sample for the Clarion Multiway Scarf in bright pink dk yarn with a few rows of cream contrast at each end. It was the perfect relaxing project for a small gap between two busy months. Normally I like to make projects that are interesting to work on, challenging or make me learn something new but this was definitely the time for working on something enjoyable but familiar.
It has just two simple rows repeated with no seaming, increases, decreases etc. and is easy to follow visually from the previous row without counting or checking
the pattern. The extra long stitches in the frill felt meditative to work and the switch from normal to front loop stitches between rows encouraged me to adjust my hand position and wrist angle to avoid wrist ache when working for a long period of time. That was handy as I found it hard to put down!
The scarf is designed to mimic a yoked cowl for a perfect fit around the neck, shoulders and chest yet be more flexible in fit and styling. I had fun in the garden with Maggie the Mannequin trying to work out all the different ways it can be worn: scarf, yoked cowl, gilet, shawl… I'm sure you have more ideas, so do let me know!
I'm really enjoying this summer with the children at home but I'm also excited to start using my scarf on the walk to school when they start back at school in September.
This is a quick project so you won't be caught out when the sneaky, cooler weather arrives suddenly and you want a new, stylish handmade to complement the season's outfits. Don't miss out on a relaxing make to start the season of warm wearables! Get your copy of the pattern on Ravelry or Etsy