Cast Off… Trench Scarf

Finished another Christmas gift. Ok, wait this is actually the first of the Christmas knitted presents to be completed, but not the first to be started. I started planning these gifts in April. I love how this turned out and it is a soft, cozy, hand-washable scarf that my sister-in-law will hopefully love.

Cast on 30 using both yarns together. Knitted the first two rows then knit/purl until I reach the change in hue within the Sirdar yarn (from dark shiny brown to matte taupe). Knit back and forth at least three or four rows while taupe is present then resume knit/purl. This creates a ribbed texture only when the taupe is present making it more interesting. No counting, just looking for the taupe. Had a slight issue with an increase, but it’s not too bad and the flaw will help prove it’s handmade since it otherwise is pretty darn beautiful. Very soft and somehow holds shape nicely.

The length is ideal for wrapping behind the neck and folding over in front beneath a trench — and the colors are charming when paired with the traditional khaki hue of a classic trench coat or dark brown of a leather coat.

 

© Evin Bail