Neck Scarf

I was looking for some inspiration the other day and started an online search about a neck scarf. I came across a neck scarf that caught my eye, simple, elegant, and just begging to be re-imagined. After studying the photo closely, I wrote the stitch pattern down and decided to recreate it… my way.
It’s not an exact copy; I made the bands on both ends a 1x1, whereas the original had a seed stitch band. I also added a fourth row of cables to make it a little wider.
I used to tell my knitting friends that knitting isn’t just about following patterns, it’s about playing, learning, and letting your creativity lead the way. 

Please see the pattern below. 

Cowl Knitting Pattern (with Ribbing and Cable Detail)

Ribbing: Work k1, p1 ribbing for 10 rows.
R1: k1, p1
R2: p1, k1

Main Pattern: Always begin and end each row with k1 (edge stitch).
The stitch count assumes a multiple of 10 + 2 edge stitches.
Row Breakdown:Row 1 (RS): k1, k1, p1, k6, p1 (repeat 3 times), k1
Row 2 (WS): k1, p1, k1, p6, k1 (repeat 3 times), k1
Rows 3 & 5: same as Row 1
Rows 4 & 6: same as Row 2
Row 7 (RS – Cable Row): k1, k1, p1, 6CB, p1 (repeat 3 times), k1
6CB = slip 3 stitches to the cable needle and hold in back, k3, then k3 from the cable needle
Row 8 (WS): same as Row 2
Repeat Rows 1–8 until the cowl reaches your desired length.

Ribbing: Closing your work with a k1, p1 ribbing for 10 rows.
R1: k1, p1
R2: p1, k1

Finishing Instructions
Lay the cowl flat and overlap the ends, and sew them together neatly. Add buttons of your choice for a decorative touch.

Headband

While organizing my knitting books a while ago I came across a Knitting Calendar from 2014, with the title; 100 + patterns throughout the year. The pattern I picked for my headband project is a 6 stitch cabled pattern. The pattern is a simple eight rows of front and back cables. 

DIRECTIONS:
Using a provisional cast on. 
Cast on 24 sts.
Row 1 (RS): K1, p1, k9, p2, k9, p1, k1.
Row 2 and All Even Rows: P1, k1, p9, k2, p9, k1, p1.
Row 3: K1, p1, c6b, k3, p2, c6b, k3, p1, k1.
Row 5 : Rep Row 1.
Row 7: K1, p1 k3, c6f, p2, k3, c6f, p1, k1.
Row 8: Rep Row 2.
Rep last 8 rows of pattern until work from beg measures cm  ending with a WS row.
Using the provisional cast one hold both ends right-side facing and bind off in pattern as stitches appear. 

To finish the the headband crochet one round of single crochet stitches around the edges. 

Fancy Edge Scarf

 After finishing the beanie/hat I thought a matching scarf would be a great edition. 

The pattern is from the Vogue Knitting SCARVES TWO on the go book, on page 25, Lace Trimmed Scarf Sweet Sophistication. The beanie I designed myself with the lace trim, however I called it Fancey Edge Beanie.  

Novelty Vintage Neck and Headband

Novelty Vintage Neck and Headband for my niece Melanie. Yarns used, Ella Rae Amity in the colors light green and off white. 

Novelty Vintage Neckband II

 

Strada Scarf with Headband

Trying to reduce my yarn stash. Using up the last cone of Strada Spectrum Aran yarn, 20% wool, 80% Acrylic I just started to knit without a pattern just an idea in my head. Knitting and crocheting combined to create this scarf and headband.