Remember those amazing knits by Rodarte from their AW 08 collection? After seeing them, I fell completely in love with the whole concept of shabby chic knitwear, and just HAD to have something similar in my wardrobe. So, after a year of knitting... haha... I have completed my own version of their woolen creations.
I present to you my new, 3m long homemade scarf!
None of my family seem to understand it and instead think I'm just rubbish at knitting - which is true - but this is actually how it was intended to come out. I incorporated bits of ribbon and different thicknesses of wool to add to the look.
I present to you my new, 3m long homemade scarf!
None of my family seem to understand it and instead think I'm just rubbish at knitting - which is true - but this is actually how it was intended to come out. I incorporated bits of ribbon and different thicknesses of wool to add to the look.
The colour scheme was based on the colours of wool that I had available - mainly 'baby' colours because the wool comes from my gran's old knitting box and she knitted baby clothes! Thats why I added in a some dark blue, to give it a bit of an edge.
Making the scarf was veryveryvery easy. Even if you're a complete beginner like me, I definitely recommend having a go! It doesn't even matter if you drop a stitch, as it just adds to the whole look. Use the widest knitting needles you can find and it should work really well!
Sadie xxx
Sadie xxx
Pretty! I love the colors.
ReplyDeleteIt's cute ^^ I love knitting :)
ReplyDeletePretty colours, love how you incorporated the ribbon x
ReplyDeletecute <3
ReplyDeleteLovely, i really want to learn to knit! x
ReplyDeletei like the colours :)
ReplyDeletei like the loose knit and i'm sure you get done faster that way:D
I love it! :) ♥
ReplyDeleteAw this scarf is lovely! The ribbon looks so pretty in with the wool :) I love those Rodarte knitted jumpers... I think my next knitting project is going to be a jumper, if I can work out how to understand knitting patterns!
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Oh, I love the shades you used!!
ReplyDeleteI bought a bunch of yarn the other day and I'm going to try crocheting a scarf. We'll see how it goes.
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I wish I knew how to knit! I'd definitely make and wear this. The ribbons are a very creative touch!
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It'd be great if you could follow up-- I'd love to read your answers!
Oooooh I love the bits of ribbon in the scarf!! :) Great job!
ReplyDeleteGood for you! Love it, and I think you have talent for it! Here's to the next knitting project.
ReplyDeleteMarie @ Lemondrop ViNtAge
oh my i love this idea! i love the whole ribbon in the scarf thing. i get so impatient with knitting, when i use a small needle. i can never knit a scarf 'cause of that. i usually end up making handphone covers and flowers, hahah.
ReplyDeletethats why ive been trying to get a thick knitting needle so it wont take as long to knit a scarf >:) this shall be my next knitting project.
Lovely! I just finished a grape-colored scarf myself. I didn't intend for it to turn out "distressed" but that's how it ended up! Haha.
ReplyDeleteI love the pastel colours, like a cute little springtime pick me up :]
ReplyDeletereally cute!
ReplyDeletewhat a great scarf! I love the idea of shabby chic knitwear, definitely something I'd like to try.
ReplyDeletealso, I've just recently discovered your blog and wanted to let you know how much I've enjoyed it. You have such fantastic style! I'm really new to blogging but your one of the bloggers who've inspired me to start my own.
-Alice from Australia!
oooh i really like your style!
ReplyDeleteyoure such a cutie!
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I love the idea. This would probably be a good project for me since I'm terrible at knitting, too, haha.
ReplyDeleteI seriously wish I could knit! This is so cool :)
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gorgeous blog, I love your style! do you want to exchange links? let me know :)
ReplyDelete♥ Hannah
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love your scarf, and your blog too! :)
ReplyDeletemind to exchange link anyway?
that scarf is so cute how did you add in the ribbion everytime I start kinitting i always take it apart cuase it never looks straight or something but this way looks like you wouldnt have to worry about that while it still looks so cute i think im guna try this out : )
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