Whit's Knits: April Showers Scarf

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29Mar

I've never been much of a scarf knitter. Actually, I can't remember ever having made myself a scarf! But last month I started to feel a real need for a lovely, spring scarf. I pestered my co-workers at Purl for several weeks, presenting different yarn combinations and wondering about stitch patterns. Everyone weighed in, whether they wanted to or not, and, after a few false starts, all the elements fell into place.

What a surprise! I totally LOVED making this scarf! Working with the Lacey Lamb and Silken Straw was such a treat. They are each so beautiful on their own, and together they are total luxury. The stitch pattern was the perfect balance of interesting and easy, exciting to watch the stitch pattern evolve, but not hurt-my-head complicated.

Wow! After many years of knitting, scarves could be my new joy!

For the pattern please visit my April Showers Scarf Project Journal. - Whitney

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March 29, 2008

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Reader Comments (16)

Wow - this is lovely. I am just finishing the Airy Scarf from LMKG, and am intrigued with lace knitting. Might try this next - thanks so much!

March 29, 2008 |

Carrie S.

beee-yew-tiful! thanks so much for the pattern; I adore that shade of teal....

March 29, 2008 |

Lauren

This is so pretty! Definitely keeping this in mind for any upcoming gifts...

March 29, 2008 |

Amanda

This is beautiful. The colour and texture remind me of a vintage Italian silk scarf I inherited from my Great Grandpa, and it is still going strong...so many happy years of wear with yours!

March 29, 2008 |

scarletti

Oh what a beautiful scarf pattern, thank you. Clarice

March 29, 2008 |

clarice

The combination of yarns and delicate stitch pattern make this scarf seem luxurious and soft - so lovely!

March 29, 2008 |

Terri

This is a very lovely scarf! Thanks for the pattern.

March 29, 2008 |

Kristena

ohh..what a beautiful scarf....and thanks for the tutorial...
xoxo Barbara

March 30, 2008 |

Barbara

completely beautiful! and it even looks like a pattern that i can handle! ;)

March 30, 2008 |

lolly

Oh thank you so much for this! It's just beautiful, I am very much a beginner knitter and this pattern is working out just fine for me, yay! So lovely :)

March 31, 2008 |

Meshell

i have been waiting for an excuse to order the lacey lamb! thanks for providing it in the form of another spring delight!

March 31, 2008 |

knitlit kate

I am using this pattern to make a scarf for a friend, and i like it. However, i get bored easily, so i am considering just using a few repeats of April Showers for the ends of the scarf. The problem is, i can't wrap my head around how i would reverse the pattern so it goes the opposite way for the other end. Do you see what i mean?

Any ideas?

Thanks for a pretty pattern :-)

April 1, 2008 |

judy

Hi Judy,
I would recommend knitting the two ends separately and grafting the scarf in the middle using kitchener stitch. If you need a little guidance doing kitchener stitch, check out this tutorial:
http://www.purlbee.com/kitchener-stitch-tutorial/
Good luck! --Joelle

April 1, 2008 |

purl bee

Thanks, Joelle

Good idea :-)

April 2, 2008 |

judy

I love the scarf and quick went over to the Purl Bee online store to order the yarn and needles as used for this project. However, both color yarns aren't listed (I imagine tons of people ordered them) and neither are the recommended needles (same ordering onslaught?). Will you be restocking these items? Since it's your project idea, I thought it would be nice to order from you.

April 4, 2008 |

June

This scarf is FABULOUS!!! :-) I was in your store when you brought in the fabric for the background... the photos turned out quite well... great job!!!
I am working on my "Whitney" scarf from the yarn I bought at Purl (disco lights eternal diva)... I love the yarn and I LOVED your store!!! Can't wait for my next visit

Keep up the inspirations!!!
~Knitting in Chicago~

May 6, 2008 |

~Rhiannon~

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