Knit Ponchos, Wraps & Scarves: Create 40 Quick and Contemporary Accessories

130 Pages·2005·18.965 MB·English

by  Jane Davis

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About the Author
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spectrum of knitting from easy novelty yarn
Jane Davis is author of numerous best- v
projects to more challenging lace endeavors
selling KP books on beading, knitting e
to the ever-popular bead-embellished pieces.
and crochet, including The Complete
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Guide to Beading (2001), Decorative
There’s no limit to the possibilities, so pick up
Wirework (2002), A Beader’s Reference
those sticks and get clicking! (2003), Felted Crochet (2005) and Bead
Embroidery: The Complete Guide (2005).
She holds a bachelor of fi ne arts in
drawing and painting from California
State University at Long Beach and
lives in Ventura, Calif., with her family.
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KNIT Ponchos,
Wraps & Scarves
JANE DAVIS
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Edited by Maria L. Turner
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Acknowledgments
This book has been a joy to make. The Many thanks to all the people at Thank you to Lois Varga, owner of
only diffi cult part was fi nally having KP Books, who helped so much in the Anacapa Fine Yarns in Ventura, Calif.,
to stop designing to get it all to process of getting this book to print, (www.anacapafi neyarns.com) for the
my editor on time. So, thanks once beginning with Julie Stephani in use of your manikins and your store
again to my fabulous editor, Maria acquisitions to Emily Adler in the art for some of the photography, and for
Turner, for your editing expertise and department who set up the wonderful including your white scarf design in
deadlines that brought it all together. page layout and design and Marilyn this book. But thank you more for
It is always a joy to work with you. McGrane for the cover design. opening such a wonderful yarn shop
in Ventura, and for your warm friendly
smile every time I enter the store.
It is so nice to have you as a friend.
Finally, a very special thank you to
all the yarn companies who have
provided yarn for projects in this
book! Who knew that making simple
strips of knitting could be such an
adventure? It would not have been
possible without the creativity and
experimentation sprouting forth
from all these fi ne yarn companies.
Your yarn is delectable!
• Artful Yarns
• Baabajoe’s
• Berroco
• Blue Sky Alpacas
• Brown Sheep
• Cascade Yarns
• Classic Elite Yarns
• Crystal Palace Yarns
• Dale of Norway
• Filatura Di Crosa
• Harrisville Designs
• Ironstone Yarns
• Jaeger
• Knit One Crochet Too
• Lion Brand Yarn
• Lorna’s Laces
• Patons
• Plymouth
• Rowan
• S. Charles Callezione
• Tahki Stacy Charles
• Trendsetter Yarns
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Table of Contents
INTRODUCTION 6
Chapter 1: BASICS 7
What is a Scarf or Shawl? 8
Anatomy of a Poncho 9
Today’s Novelty Yarns 11
Knitting Abbreviations 15
Knitting Needles 18
Basic Knitting Techniques and Terms 19
Specialty Stitches and Techniques 23
Knitting with Beads 26
Chapter 2: EASY NOVELTY YARN PROJECTS 27
Garter Stitch Scarves 28
Airy Jewel Scarf 28
Green Grass Boa 29
Rainbow Lingerie Ribbon Ascot 29
Tapered Ascot 30
Garter Stitch Loopy Mohair Shawl 32
Fringed Scarf/Beach Skirt 34
Teal and Railroad Long-Stripe Scarf 36
Spring Green Short-Stripe Scarf 38
Purple Ribbon Condo Knit Mini Scarf 40
Golden Dropped-Stitch Scarf 42
Bold Stripes Serape-Style Poncho 44
Combined Yarns 46
Slinky Neutrals Scarf 46
Gold and Earth Fringed Scarf 47
Copper and Sequins Fringed Scarf 48
Chapter 3: KNIT AND PURL PROJECTS 49
Lavish Wrap 50
Easy Evening Poncho 52
Elegant Slanting Stripes 54
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Simple Ascot 56
Fanned Rib Scarf 58
Winter White Two-Pattern Scarf 60
Chapter 4: CABLES 63
Classic Cable Scarf 64
Aran-Style Scarf 66
Gray Rustic Celtic Scarf 68
Chapter 5: LACE 71
Apple Green Roving Scarf 72
White Lace Scarf 74
Lacy Leaves Shawl 76
Winter Mountains Scarf 78
Chapter 6: BEADS 81
Easy Beaded Scarf 82
Lavender Scarf 84
Chapter 7: EMBROIDERY 87
Simple Pulled-Thread Scarf 88
Felted Old-Time Flower Embroidered Scarf 90
Top-Down Cape or Poncho with Duplicate Stitch Embroidery 94
Chapter 8: FRINGES AND EDGINGS 97
Fuchsia Gathered-End Scarf 98
Silver Knotted Tie 100
Knotted Burgundy Sparkles 102
Tassel Scarf 105
Purple Suede-Fringed Poncho 108
Fringed Wrap 110
Striped Snake I-Cord Scarf 112
Draping Loops I-Cord Scarf 114
Celtic Braid I-Cord Scarf 116
Tapered Ruffl es Scarf 119
Elegant Chenille Bead-Fringed Scarf 122
Delicate Eyelet Bead-Fringed Scarf 124
SUPPLY SOURCES 127
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Introduction
Scarves are great fun to knit. After
all, you don’t have to worry about
the size or the fi t. You can just pick a
yarn and knit until you want to stop.
They are beautiful accessories, and
they make great gifts. And with all
the yarns available today, you don’t
have to know a lot about knitting to
make something spectacular; just get
a gorgeous yarn, cast on and work
in easy garter or stockinette stitch
until the yarn runs out. Shawls, wraps
and ponchos can be just as easy as
scarves, though they do take more
time and yarn.
Scarves and wraps are also great
projects to try out new techniques
or make mini masterpieces. You don’t
have to be the kind of person who
wears them to enjoy them either.
They can be displayed at home on a
hook or quilt rack, or over a chair to
add ambience to a room. And there is
so much room for detail, from I-cord
experimentation to intricate fringe
detailing and beadwork to all levels
of embroidery.
Collected here are more than 40
designs to whet your appetite for probably be the hallmark of these So take a look, then start to plan
knitting scarves. They range from current years in knitting. The classics your next scarf. Will it be quick and
quick and easy beginner garter stitch are not neglected, though they are easy with novelty yarn, or large and
projects to elegant beaded scarves, often updated by using beautiful detailed, to have on display enhancing
a large lacework shawl and several colors in hand-dyed hues. your home décor?
trendy ponchos. A variety of novelty
yarns are presented and discussed, The last section focuses on fringes Whatever you choose, I hope
from the thin railroad yarn or sequins and edgings, and even with more than you enjoy making your next scarf,
spaced on thread to the fl uffy, 10 projects in that section, it really wrap or poncho.
nontraditional eyelash yarn that will only touches on the possibilities.
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Basics
Chapter 1
Although it’s easy to make a scarf with
simple knit or knit and purl stitches, there’s
a lot more for you to explore. Here you will
fi nd interesting facts and useful information
about ponchos, scarves and wraps, and basic
knitting techniques for working with yarn. A
fun reference is the list of names of scarves
and scarf-like accessories. The list of types
of novelty yarns helps make sense of all the
new yarns on the market. If ponchos are your
interest, you’ll want to read the basics on
how to make several types of ponchos, and
how to turn shawls, wraps and scarves into
ponchos. Finally, the illustrated knitting how-
to section is a quick refresher on techniques
used for projects in this book.
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What is a Scarf or Shawl?
And what are all those other names that are used for similar shapes that you wrap around your neck and
shoulders? Here is a vocabulary list of scarf and shawl accessories, from a minimal bolo to a long cloak. Some
are old terms that aren’t used much today, if at all, and some have interesting origins that are fun to discover.
Ascot: A small scarf, originally worn Comforter: A long, narrow scarf, Neckerchief: A square of fabric folded
by men, that is wrapped around the commonly knitted. diagonally and tied around the neck,
neck and knotted so the wide ends commonly worn by sailors as a part of
Cravat: A scarf often trimmed with
overlap and are sometimes secured their uniform.
lace and worn as a necktie. Named for
with a decorative pin. The name
the 17th century Croatian mercenaries Poncho: Originally from South
comes from Ascot, England, where
working for France who wore linen America, a blanket or cloak with a
the famous horse race is held every
scarves. hole in the middle to put the head
year and where the scarf style was
through. It is worn over clothing like
popularized. Fichu: A medium-sized triangular
a jacket.
scarf worn by women, which is usually
Bandana: A large handkerchief,
made of thin, light fabric draped over Ruff: A stiffened wheel of lace worn
usually with a solid background of
the shoulders and tied in the front. close around the neck by men and
red or blue, with simple light-colored
women during the 16th and 17th
designs. Handkerchief: A small, usually square
centuries, as in the famous paintings
piece of cloth, sometimes edged in
Bolo tie: A long, thin cord hung of Mary Queen of Scots.
lace or made of printed or embroidered
around the neck and secured with a
fabric, that is used as a decorative Serape: Also spelled “sarape,”
decorative ornament.
accessory in the upper jacket pocket a wool blanket, usually woven in
Cape: A garment, fastened at the of a man’s suit, or functionally used bright colors, worn as a poncho by
neck, that has no sleeves and drapes to wipe the eyes or nose. Latin American men.
over your shoulders in either a short
Mantilla: A lightweight scarf, usually Scarf: A piece of fabric, which can
or long length.
black lace, worn over the head and vary in width and length, worn around
Capelet: A short version of a cape shoulders, commonly by Spanish and the neck, head, waist, hips and/or
that just covers the shoulders. Latin American women. shoulders for warmth or fashion.
Cloak: Similar to a cape, though Muffl er: A scarf or veil worn about Shawl: A large, folded square or large
usually thought of as longer, to the the neck or as a veil to conceal. triangle-shaped piece of fabric worn
ankles. by women around the head, neck and
shoulders.
A GUIDE TO SCARF LENGTHS Stole: A long, wide rectangular scarf,
worn by women around the neck and
shoulders.
Here is my personal rule of thumb for scarf lengths, not including
fringe. Tie or necktie: A narrow piece of
fabric tied at the neck into a knot
Ascot length (32" to 40"): Just enough to go around the back of your
with the ends hanging loose or tied
neck with both ends hanging in front.
into a bow (bow tie).
Traditional scarf (45" to 50"): Enough to wrap once around your neck
Wrap: A garment, such as a large
with one end in front and the other over your shoulder hanging in
scarf, that is wrapped around the
back.
shoulders, as though it were a shawl.
Long scarf (60" to 80"): Enough to wrap twice around your neck with
the ends both in the front; one in back, one in front; or both in back.
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Anatomy of a Poncho
Ponchos are very versatile garments that are easy to make from simple geometric
shapes, such as rectangles, triangles or squares. You can make them in one
piece from end to end, or knit them in two pieces and sew them together at
the shoulders. You can knit them from the bottom to the top, from the top
down or from side to side. Your fi nished poncho can be worn symmetrically
with a point at the bottom center front and back or with the points off-center,
depending on the type of poncho created.
Illustrated here are four ways of making a poncho.
Figures 1-1A, B and C show how to take two rectangles and sew them together
so that you use both the sides and the ends of the rectangles to create the
neck opening. This style can be worn with the point at the center or at the
side of your body.
Figures 1-2A, B and C show how to
take a single rectangle, fold it in
half and then seam only a portion of
the sides together to make the neck
opening. This creates an asymmetrical
poncho.
Figures 1-3A and B show a serape
design, which is just a rectangle with
a hole in the middle for your head.
Figure 1-1A
Figure 1-2A
Figure 1-2B
Figure 1-3A
Figure 1-1B
Figure 1-2C Figure 1-3B
Figure 1-1C
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