Rhubarb Scarf

Inspired by this yarn  (Season 05/06 as far I know), this most adorable cardigan, Chevron Scarves and my crochet pattern book this scarf was born.

Not only crocheted in public but under blue late summer/early autumn skies while standing under a Ginkgo tree on the grounds of my daughter's kindergarten, waiting for her to get willing to go home (they never want to stop playing, do they?).

The pattern itself is very funny, like make three steps and then seven knee bends, three steps, seven knee bends... it took me a while to actually gather way. Slooow, sloooow crocheting during the first rows, I can tell you. But all these clustered stitches gave a really pretty, thick fabric. Still soft but with a nice grip. Completely different from what the knitted samples in the yarn store felt like.  And so much better.

The border completes the semicircles and shall remind of rhubarb leaves. Well, I see the resemblance, but with rhubarb being one of my favourite vegetables I haven't found in Japan yet I am thinking pretty often of it. Might be pure coincidence then...

Have a nice day!

Comments

[saffron skye]

This is absolutely beautiful - it's making me want to learn to crochet.

[Sarah Jackson]

Oh my, that's gorgeous. One of the prettiest scarves I've seen.

[Kirsten]

Your scarf is incredible - so, very, very gorgeous and a brilliant use of the yarn.

Rhubarb is one of my favorites too. I have an ornamental Rhubarb in my garden that is grown purely for its massive leaves.

[amanda]

oh wow - that is lovely! i've been off of crochet lately, but seeing such a pretty crocheted item makes me think that i might need to reconsider :)

[Tania Ho]

ahh, this is so pretty... You're terrible Alex, always giving me ideas for new projects, and I already have so many (way too many). But this one is truly beautiful, I think I can't resist putting it on my list.

[Mette]

Your scarf is so beautiful, Alex. I love it. The colours are fantastic! :-) Mette

[karen a toronto]

oh my god !
it's gorgeous !!
the colors, the stitches...wow !!

beautiful work alex.

[Marie-Louise]

Your scarf is amazing. So beautifull Alex. Oh, and Rhubarbs is one of my favorites too. Mmmmm:-)

[Shannon]

Beautiful scarf! Makes me want to learn how to crochet.

[Anne Marie]

It turned out beautiful Alex! You did it again :-)

[Jody]

Wow - just gorgeous!! makes me want to break out my crochet hook!

[EmmaNadine]

That pattern is traditionally referred to as the catherine wheel. I love it. My last few projects have used that stitch, but nothing has turned out as beautiful as your scarf.

[Allegra]

Love it. Makes me want to learn to crochet!

[Mama Urchin]

Just lovely.

[Taryn]

My jaw dropped when I saw the pictures, Alex! You have such an eye for color, it amazes me every time. And what skill!

I love everything about this scarf. I want one!

[Taryn]

My jaw dropped when I saw the pictures, Alex! You have such an eye for color, it amazes me every time. And what skill!

I love everything about this scarf. I want one!

[Francesca]

It's beautiful in every way.
Now I have to review my aversion to crochet.

[Megan]

Oh my goodness, it's utterly stunning. Utterly.

[tiennie]

Wow. This is a lovely lovely scarf!

[macati]

it's so beautiful... love the colours and the pattern!
:)

[Nora]

Perfect in every way. [The colours are stunning!]

[Oiyi]

Wow, it is gorgeous! The colorwork is amazing!

[michelle]

Lovely!

[Kristin La Flamme]

Wonderful colors, wonderful interpretation, and the "rhubarb" edging is just perfect!

[Amanda]

Being so new to crochet, I can't even fathom how that scarf was constructed. Magic, maybe? Someone already said stunning - I agree. And, beautiful. Thanks for the continued inspiration...