Silk Mohair Scarves 2016

A picture story today!
Silk mohair scarves that came off my hooks this year.


Three different design and colour combinations
for viewing pleasure
(and wearing enjoyment for those who want to buy one from Gallery M in Marion, South Australia).





Wavy stripes worked lengthwise highlight crochet’s versatility and blend the variegated colours.

Three different lengths, colours and ends.
(L–R): 'Autumn Gold', 'Fantasy Floral', 'Woodland'
Designed by Jodiebodie 2016

It took longer than usual to make these scarves because I was tidying up my design notes at the same time with an aim to publish the patterns so that anyone who can't get to Gallery M can also enjoy scarves like these.

'Autumn Gold'
I love the rich golden tones
against the deep brown.

I  like that they are super soft and snuggly warm and yet so lightweight that they can be easily tucked inside one's collar without any bulk around the neck at all.  They are perfect for travel because they take up hardly any space at all and weigh a little less than 25 grams.

I like to wrap mine around my neck two or three times to layer up the warming properties of mohair. The longer it stays next to me, the cosier it gets; the temperature is always 'just right' because the natural fibre 'breathes' beautifully.

'Fantasy Floral'
I love the dangly flowers
and intense colours.

These scarves are perfect across seasons. Sometimes on the coldest, windiest nights of the year, if I need to go out, I will double up on scarves, wearing a light silk mohair scarf close to my neck and face as a toasty inner layer, with a thicker, heavier, solid scarf on the outside.  

Because the silk mohair scarves are so light and airy, I don't feel like I'm weighed down by lots of layers even though I might be wearing two scarves at once!

'Woodland'
I love the earthy but fresh,
woodsy feel of these colours.

These scarves were finished in midwinter during weeks of dark, dreary weather so it was a challenge to find a good time to photograph them. I kept waiting and waiting for good weather. Eventually, it was time to deliver them to the gallery and photos could not wait any longer.  That is why the photos are not as bright as usual and took so long to publish but you can still get the idea!

Project Details

Yarn: Alchemy: Yarns of Transformation 'Haiku'
60% mohair 40% silk, 297 metres / 25 grams per skein 
Lace weight / 2 ply (US)

Hook: 5.5 bamboo in-line hook*
*'Fantasy Floral' scarf used more than one hook size.

Autumn Gold scarf in progress.
Stitch markers aid navigation of
pattern repeats.

Autumn Gold

Size: 6" wide, 44" long (49" with leaves)


Col. A: Full Metal Alchemist (gold), lot 11c.
0.4 hank used: 10 g / 118.9 m (130 yd)
Col. B: Dark Star (brown), lot 179c.
0.4 hank used: 10 g / 118.9 m (130 yd)

The leaf motifs from each end
interlock when worn.

Each stripe has a leaf motif at the end to create a fringed finish with colour A at one end and colour B at the other. Unlike the 'Hinterland' scarf which had leaf motifs made separately and later attached, 'Autumn Gold' has the leaf motifs integral to the stripe pattern, saving extra ends to weave in as well as saving yarn.

When worn next to each other, the leaves of the fringe interlock to produce an interplay of the two colours. The sheen of the silk has a beautiful depth of colour which is intensified under sunlight.

Scarf is worked outwards from the centre from both sides of the foundation chain to make the pattern reversible. By alternating sides (of foundation chain) every 2 stripes, I can maintain the ‘reversible’ balance and allow for varying amounts of available yarn.




Fantasy Floral

I love the pretty flowers
and the way they dangle prettily.

Size: 149 cm (58.5") long, 16.5 cm (6.5") wide (including fringe)
*Extra hooks: 4.0 mm, 4.5 mm & 5.0 mm as well as 5.5 mm used to adjust tension around the fringe.
Col. A: Air & Fire (pink/purple/orange), lot 42c.
0.5 hank used: 12 g / 148.6 m (162.5 yd)
Col. B: Resolution (purple), lot 62c.
0.5 hank used: 12 g / 148.6 m (162.5 yd)

I first created this design in May 2015.
A 5.5 mm hook was used for the body of the scarf. A 4.0 mm hook was needed to get the flowers to the required size.
 
The difference in tension was managed by gradual changes in hook sizes.

Woodland Scarf wave pattern
can be seen clearly when
draped over a hanger.

Woodland

Size: 66.5" / 169 cm long, 5.75" / 14.5 cm wide


Col. A: Paper Crane (beige/green), lot 157c.
0.55 hank used: 13 g / 163.4 m (178.8 yd)
Col. B: Dark Star (brown), lot 179c.
0.5 hank used: 12 g / 148.6 m (162.5 yd)

This scarf has a colour story which is probably a bit long to include here. That story has its own blog entry. 

Related Posts on Lupey Loops

"Colour: a Strange and Wonderful Thing", 1 September 2016: http://lupeyloops.blogspot.com.au/2016/09/colour-strange-and-wonderful-thing.html

"Silk Mohair Scarf Delivery", 2 July 2015: http://lupeyloops.blogspot.com.au/2015/07/silk-mohair-scarf-delivery.html

"A Stolen Scarf", 26 June 2014: http://lupeyloops.blogspot.com.au/2014/06/a-stolen-scarf.html

"Method to the Mohair", 9 April 2014: http://lupeyloops.blogspot.com.au/2014/04/method-to-mohair.html

"First of the Autumn Scarves", 3 April 2014: http://lupeyloops.blogspot.com.au/2014/04/first-of-autumn-scarves.html

 

References

Alchemy Yarns of Transformation: http://www.alchemyyarns.com/

Gallery M, Marion Cultural Centre,
287 Diagonal Road,  Oaklands Park SA 5046, South Australia, Australia: http://www.gallerym.net.au
EDITED 30 October 2016 Gallery M new web site: http://www.gallerym.com.au/