Two Color Tweed Scarf in Lion Brand Homespun - 80987AD

Two Color Tweed Scarf in Lion Brand Homespun

What is Being Made

This is a free knitting pattern for a beautiful two-color tweed scarf designed with both unique texture and colorwork. The finished scarf measures approximately 6 inches wide by 54 inches long (15 x 137 cm), making it an ideal accessory project for knitters of all experience levels.

Skill Level and Project Details

The Two Color Tweed Scarf is rated as an Easy skill level project, making it an excellent choice for beginner to intermediate knitters. The pattern is available as a free downloadable PDF from Lion Brand Yarn, with pattern number 80987AD.

Knitting Techniques Used

This scarf project incorporates colorwork techniques combined with textured knitting to create visual interest. The two-color design allows knitters to practice working with multiple yarn colors while building fundamental knitting skills. The texture element adds dimension to the finished piece, creating a tweed-like appearance that enhances the overall aesthetic appeal of the scarf.

Stitches and Pattern

The pattern features a Tweed Pattern as the primary stitch structure. The gauge for this pattern is 15 stitches plus 24 rows equals 4 inches (10 cm) when worked over the Tweed Pattern. Achieving the correct gauge is essential to ensure your finished scarf matches the specified dimensions and that the materials listed will be sufficient for completion.

Materials and Yarn

• Yarn: Lion Brand Homespun Yarn in two colors—1 ball of Earth (Color A) and 1 ball of Sierra (Color B), totaling 790 yards of yarn
• Needles: Lion Brand Knitting Needles in Size 10.5 (6.5 mm)
• Additional Tools: Large-Eye Blunt Needles (Set of 6) for weaving in yarn ends

About Lion Brand Homespun Yarn

Lion Brand Homespun is a popular yarn choice for creating textured, visually interesting projects. Its unique characteristics make it ideal for tweed patterns and colorwork designs. The yarn works beautifully on larger needles like the Size 10.5 specified in this pattern, allowing for quick project completion while maintaining the desired fabric structure and appearance.

Gauge Importance

Before beginning your scarf, be sure to check your gauge by creating a test swatch. Matching the gauge of 15 stitches and 24 rows over 4 inches ensures your finished scarf will be the correct size and that one ball each of the Earth and Sierra colors will be sufficient. If your gauge produces fewer stitches and rows in 4 inches, try using smaller needles; if your gauge produces more stitches and rows, try using larger needles.