Fig Crumble
Colorful fruit and other summery goodness adorn the market stalls. Both the covered alleys and the market square are busy, teeming with life, flowers, people and produce. The only things I buy today are figs and some flour. Every now and then, I bake a fig crumble, sweet, crunchy and fruity all at once, to me, the epitome of summer.
The Fig Crumble scarf is a treat for both lace and texture. Wavy lines provide the frame for a play of stitches curving toward each other and lines of eyelets opening to the sky. Texture takes center stage on the back side too, making for a fun reversible accessory. Fig Crumble is the perfect laid-back project on our way to summer. Get ready and indulge in sweetness!
For best effect, use a rather smooth and round yarn with good stitch definition. Yarn weights ranging from Fingering to DK would be suitable. As for colorways, I would recommend solid, semi-solid, or gradient (single skein or gradient set) yarns.
Do you like the Fig Crumble scarf? You might like those patterns too: The Mëllerdall stole, and the Abricotine scarf. For endless fun with elongated stitches! Check them out!
Yarn
Rowan Softyak DK (DK; 76% Cotton, 15% Yak, 9% Nylon; 135 meters / 148 yards per 50 grams); 2 balls; sample uses 88 grams in color 00238 Heath.
Suggestion for a wider scarf: 4 balls.
Suggestion for a stole: 8 balls.
Needles
4 mm (US size 6) needles or size to obtain gauge.
Gauge
20 stitches and 27.5 rows = 10 cm / 4 inches in Stockinette Stitch, unblocked.
18.5 stitches and 20 rows = 10 cm / 4 inches in Stitch Pattern B – Fig, blocked.
Note: obtaining the gauge given is not crucial but will affect the finished size and the yardage needed.
Notions
Stitch markers: 3. Tapestry needle. Blocking pins.
Size
One; easily customizable. The pattern gives customization suggestions (including yarn usage with the suggested yarn) to make a larger scarf or a stole.
Final measurements
Width (w): 15 cm / 6 inches, length (l): 201.5 cm / 79.25 inches.
Skill level
Basic stitches, increases, decreases, elongated stitches. Relatively easy to memorize stitch patterns. Easy patterning on some RS and WS rows. Lace patterning on odd rows only. Elastic BO.
Video tutorials are provided for the stitches and techniques used.
Pattern notes
This pattern is worked flat starting from the short side. The stitch count remains constant throughout the whole pattern. Suggestions are given to customize the pattern.
Charts and written instructions are provided, as well as clear video tutorials for the stitches and techniques used.
Pattern support
For questions about this pattern, please PM me on Ravelry or send me an email. Contact details are provided.
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