What you'll need
| One size only: | Wingtip to Wingtip: 33in- 84cm Length from Neck Edge to Point: 17in- 43.25cm-- |
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Posh Yarn Sylvia - Faraway Tree
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YSD003_7818
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YDR003_7820
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Fyberspates Scrumptious 4 Ply
Jen'S Green (313)
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Product Description
Includes charted instructions only. / When I carefully and delightedly added this beautiful yarn to my stash, the first word that sprang to my mind was “peacock.” Then it started cycling through other words, like “seaweed,” and “tropical forest.” This neckerchief is a result of all of those words, a mish-mash of ideas brought together in a simple but satisfying knit that’s very quick to make and sumptuous to wear.
Strange Bird is so strange, in fact, that it uses less than 50 grams of fingering weight yarn, and is perfect for that solo 50 gram skein of sock yarn that’s missing its partner. Let’s show it that being single is just as fulfilling. If you’d like to size up or down, try using a different weight of yarn and/or differently sized needles (just remember that you might need more yardage). A pretty broach would be the perfect way to fasten it around your shoulders.
Strange Bird Neckerchief by Ashley Knowlton
What is Being Made
Strange Bird is a knitted neckerchief designed by Ashley Knowlton, a versatile accessory that can be worn around the shoulders and fastened with a broach. This design celebrates the creative inspiration drawn from nature—specifically the vibrant aesthetics of peacocks, seaweed, and tropical forests. The neckerchief represents a practical solution for using small quantities of yarn, requiring less than 50 grams of fingering weight yarn, making it an ideal project for utilizing solo 50-gram skeins of sock yarn that lack their original partner skein.
Techniques and Construction
Strange Bird employs straightforward knitting techniques despite its advanced difficulty rating, creating a simple yet satisfying knit that works up quickly. The design balances ease of construction with visual interest, resulting in a sumptuous garment that belies its modest yardage requirements. The pattern is engineered for versatility—crafters can adjust the finished size by experimenting with different yarn weights and needle sizes, though adjustments may require additional yardage beyond the standard 220 yards specified.
Stitches Used
While specific stitch details are not enumerated in the pattern excerpt provided, the construction relies on fundamental knitting stitches appropriate to the fingering weight yarn and the advanced skill level required to execute the design successfully.
Materials Required
- Yarn: 220 yards (200 meters) of fingering weight yarn in 4-ply weight
- Needles: Appropriately sized needles for fingering weight yarn; needle size may be adjusted for customization
- Notions: A decorative broach or similar fastening for securing the neckerchief around the shoulders
Design Notes
The Strange Bird neckerchief celebrates resourceful yarn usage and creative inspiration from natural imagery. Its quick construction time and minimal yardage requirements make it an accessible project for advanced knitters seeking to create something elegant and wearable from small yarn quantities.
Specifications
| Brand: | Independent Designer |
| Yarn Weight: | Fingering |
| Featured Products: | Fyberspates Scrumptious 4 Ply |
| Pages: | 5 |
| Designer: | Ashley Knowlton |
| Craft: | Knitting |
| Format: | Downloadable PDF |
| Languages: | English |
| Number of Patterns: | 1 |
| Skill Level: | Advanced |
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