Foxtail Curly Boa Scarf pattern

Here’s something really fun we’re sure you’ll love to knit. The latest addition to the knitshop.co.uk pattern library is a funky scarf you won’t be able to resist wrapping around yourself. It’s a simple pattern, so it’s a great project for fairly new knitters to try. The curls are created using short rows and by changing needle size part way through. You’ll also get plenty of practice with slip stitches!

Foxtail Curly Boa knitted in Orange Mohair Silk Yarn
Model: Alina Brandao

The Foxtail Curly Boa Scarf pattern was exclusively designed by knitshop.co.uk favourite Meg Crowther and is great fun to make. Gauge isn’t critical with this easy-to-knit pattern. It will work well with any 4ply or DK yarn.

Our version uses Mohair Silk Yarn – a wonderful combination of 70% mohair and 30% mulberry silk. We love the cheerful yellowy orange shade of Mohair Silk Yarn that Meg has used. It would also look great in lovely mellow yellow or in the fashionable dark grey. Each skein of this luxurious 4ply wool is 125m long. You’ll need five balls of it to make a really long version of the Foxtail Curly Boa scarf.

A fun and funky scarf that will keep you warm and cheerful.

For a different effect, take a look at the great variegated shades we stock including the striking Blue Tit Silk Lace Yarn. This comes in generous 250m skeins, so you’ll only need two or three skeins to knit an amazing multi-coloured curly boa.

If you prefer solid shades, there are plenty of Merino Wool Mulberry Silk Yarn options from the brightest of blues to the sunniest of yellows as well as lots of muted shades such as Dark Gold.

For a lighter option, check out our choice of Cotton Plied Wool Yarns. Perhaps the Blue-and Pink or Blue-Green shade will take your fancy. If you need any advice on a suitable choice of yarn or how much to buy, just drop us a line at info@knitshop.co.uk.

Mohair Silk Yarn in Blue, Red, Yellow, Brown and Rust Red.

As well as your chosen yarn you’ll need a pair of 3.5mm needles and a pair of 6mm needles.

Links to this blog:

Knitshop.co.uk: http://www.knitshop.co.uk

Foxtail Curly Boa Scarf pattern: http://www.knitshop.co.uk/knitshop-pattern/3231-foxtail-curly-boa-pattern.html

Blue Tit Silk Yarn: http://www.knitshop.co.uk/164-silk-knitting-yarn

Blue Merino Wool Mulberry Silk Yarn: http://www.knitshop.co.uk/silk-wool-blend/838-blue-mulberry-merino.html

Dark Gold Merino Wool Mulberry Silk Yarn: http://www.knitshop.co.uk/silk-wool-blend/830-dark-gold-mulberry-merino.html

Knitshop.co.uk patterns: http://www.knitshop.co.uk/161-knitshop-pattern

Mohair Silk Yarn: http://www.knitshop.co.uk/57-mohair-wool-yarn

Sun Yellow Mulberry Silk Merino Wool Yarn: http://www.knitshop.co.uk/silk-wool-blend/829-sun-yellow-mulberry-merino.html

Blue-Green Cotton Plied Wool Yarn: http://www.knitshop.co.uk/cotton-wool-yarn/1314-blue-green-cotton-wool.html

Blue-Pink Cotton Plied Wool Yarn: http://www.knitshop.co.uk/cotton-wool-yarn/1315-blue-pink-cotton-wool.html

Cotton Wool Plied Yarn: http://www.knitshop.co.uk/cotton-wool-yarn

3.5mm Bamboo Knitting Needles: http://www.knitshop.co.uk/knitting-accessories/1694-bamboo-knitting-needles-35mm.html

6mm Bamboo Knitting Needles: http://www.knitshop.co.uk/knitting-accessories/1349-6mm-23cm-sp-bamboo.html

Football World Cup Scarf

Football World Cup Scarf Pattern – show your team support

Calling all sports fans: knitshop.co.uk has designed a scarf just for you. Just knit it in your team’s colours (or put in a request from your favourite knitter for a Football Scarf and be sure to remind them which team is yours).

Even if you don’t follow a particular team, it’s impossible not to appreciate the two-tone design of the Football Scarf pattern – its hexagons look just like those on a match ball.

Knitted from knitshop.co.uk’s Thick and Easy Wool Yarn and Natural Wool Tweed Yarn the incredibly cosy Football World Cup Scarf is made from pure wool and knits up on 7mm needles. There’s a choice of 23 colours, so you’re bound to find one in your team colours. You’ll need 100g. For the white sections of the scarf, you’ll need 200g of Natural Wool yarn or white Alpaca Quito Yarn.

The Football World Cup Scarf uses stocking stitch throughout, so you simply need to know how to knit and purl. The clearly written instructions indicate exactly where you need to change from the main colour to the shade you’ve chosen for the ball. And since this is a scarf, you don’t need to worry about tension. The scarf should end up around 190cm long – plenty for wrapping round your neck and tucking into your jacket. If it ends up a little longer or a little shorter, it won’t really matter.

Wrap the Football Scarf around your neck as you sit on the terraces waiting for your team to score and you’ll barely notice the icy winds. When the ball hits the back of the net, no one will be in any doubt which team you support.

Armchair football fans, this pattern’s for you, too. You can be knitting away while Hanson and Motty provide their half-time match analysis or while the mid-fielders are wasting time passing the ball to each other. If you’re a fast knitter, this extra-chunky scarf might even be knitted by the end of extra time!

Look out for some delicious new colours of Wool Tweed Yarn being listed at the knitshop.co.uk from 10 April!

Links to this blog:

Knitshop.co.uk Football Scarf pattern
http://www.knitshop.co.uk/knitshop-pattern/1669-world-cup-scarf.html

knitshop.co.uk Thick & Easy Yarn
http://www.knitshop.co.uk/106-thick-easy-yarn

knitshop.co.uk white Natural Wool Yarn
http://www.knitshop.co.uk/natural-wool/1831-white-natural-wool.html

knitshop.co.uk white Alpaca Quito Yarn
http://www.knitshop.co.uk/alpaca-yarn/78-white-quito.html

7mm Bamboo Needles
http://www.knitshop.co.uk/knitting-accessories/1605-bamboo-knitting-needles-7mm.html

Product of the Month

Feather Silk Yarn – back by popular demand

Accessories can make an outfit. They are the difference between an ensemble being smart and being stunning. You can dress up the plainest jacket or hat by adding a trim or a corsage – or even by adding feathers.

knitshop.co.uk Feather Silk Yarn is perfect for such uses. The combination of real feathers and silk means it’s much easier to work with than individual feathers. The great news is that this acclaimed luxury yarn is now back in stock at knitshop.co.uk – but only for a limited time. Feather Silk Yarn is in strong demand – and we can only get our hands on so much.

This unique yarn can be used for all sorts of creative projects, from fascinators and other elaborate headwear or to add fancy edging to evening gloves. If you like to make and felt bags, a feather flourish can really jazz it up and give it impact. Choose a contrasting shade for maximum impact!

Feather Silk Yarn comes in seven impressive shades, each of which is named after an exotic flower. Feather Silk Yarn options include Black Batflower, the striking red and orange Pincushion Protea and the delicate mauve Bismarkia Nobilis Palm. In each case, the colour of the silk thread complements the colour of the feathers. Each ball of Feather Silk Yarn is 26m long – more than enough to embellish several items or to cover a cushion in luxurious fashion.

Another option is to try nuno felting. This technique allows you felt merino wool tops and graft them onto a delicate item such as a silk scarf. Feather Silk Yarn is the obvious choice as a final flourish. We’re sure you have plenty of ideas of your own for how this amazing yarn can be used.

For inspiration of what can be achieved, see the fantastic scarf one of our customers made in our Customer Gallery on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/pages/Knitshop/82318014483 

knitshop.co.uk Feather Silk Yarn also featured in Knit Today magazine, where it was used to make the cuffs of some impressive mohair gloves by Anni Howard. 

Links to this blog:

Feather Silk Yarn: http://www.knitshop.co.uk/82-feather-silk-yarn

Knitshop.co.uk Facebook photos page: http://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.399143719483.173938.82318014483&type=3.