I recently finished knitting this lace scarf using Louisa Harding’s Simonetta yarn.  Simonetta is a pretty mohair yarn with a touch of glitter. The metallic yarn is twisted with the mohair causing the glitter to run intermittently throughout the length of the yarn.  The pattern is called the Cosimo scarf and is free to download as a PDF here.

The instructions give the yarn requirements to knit the scarf in either Louisa Harding’s Simonetta, Grace Hand Beaded or Nerissa.  I was tempted to do it in Grace Hand Beaded, but thought that the Simonetta would make the scarf feel more floaty and delicate and it only took 1 ball.

The lace pattern is a 16 row repeat and although I had to concentrate on counting rows at first, I found that once I got into it, the pattern became quite easy.

Why not chose your favourite shade of Simonetta and have a go yourself!

Alternatively, browse the Simonetta pattern book by Louisa Harding on our website which features no less than 14 knitting patterns for tops, scarves, shawls, a hat and even a skirt!

If you’re not a fan of the Can Can or Loopy yarns but would still like to make a quick and easy scarf, either for yourself or as a gift, why not have a look at the new Sirdar Bohemia yarn.  Here’s a drop stitch scarf that I made last week:

This super chunky yarn comes in 6 really nice mixed shades and the suggestion on the ball band is to knit a drop stitch scarf using massive 20mm needles.  Have a look at all the shades on our shop website.

If you don’t know how to knit a drop stitch scarf then we’ve created a short video which explains what to do.

Click here to view the video on YouTube.

I thought I would show you the finished pompom scarf knitted with Rico Pompon yarn

I couldn’t wait to have a go with Rico’s new Can Can yarn so I whipped this scarf up last night.  I mis-read the instructions and only cast on 4 stitches, rather than 7, so the scarf is a bit slimmer than it should be.  However I’m quite a petite person and would rather have a slimmer one to wear personally.

It was very easy once I got into the swing of it and I completed it in just an evening in front of the TV.  The shade I used was Purple Mix.  I’m delighted with it and can’t wait to another.

Frilly scarf made from Rico Can Can yarn

The sales rep from Rico Design called yesterday to show me a new yarn that will be launched in August.  Rico are the originators of the popular Pompon yarn which was a bit hit last winter.  They are continuing to add colours to the Pompon range but they aren’t resting from development either.  For those knitters who didn’t get on with the Pompon yarn or knitters looking for something a bit different with which to knit a fancy scarf this Autumn, then you might very well like the new Can Can yarn.

Scarf made with Rico's new Can Can yarn

Rico Can Can comes in 200g balls, with a free scarf pattern on the ball band. Just one ball knitted on 8mm needles will make a glamourous frilly scarf.  It has a palette of eight solid and variegated colours.  I’m looking forward to getting hold of a ball and making one myself.