Bay of Fires Scarf

This Scarf is part of the Tasmania Collection. It is inspired by the colours, textures and shapes of the coastal landscapes of the Tasmanian east coast.

The scarf features an all over stripe pattern, a shallow triangle shape and a scalloped bottom edge. 

It is worked primarily in garter stitch with subtle stockinette stitch details. 

Design notes

This Scarf is worked from end to end in 21 sections called 'Scallops'. 

When working Scallops 1–10, the scarf grows in width evenly, the 11th and Centre Scallop forms the widest part of the scarf and when working Scallops 12-21, the scarf gets narrower again.

As a final step a garter stitch edging is worked along the scalloped edge.

2 versions: 

Version 1: 3-colour version where both Yarn A and B colours remain the same throughout the scarf and edging is worked with a 3rd colour, Yarn C.

Version 2: 4-colour version where Yarn B remains same throughout and Yarn A colour changes after each Scallop section, alternating between 3 colours. 

Sizing and fit

SIZES 

One size.

FINISHED MEASUREMENTS

Wingspan: 204 cm / 80.25". 

Width at widest part: 42 cm / 16.5".

Yarn

VERSION 1: (3 colours)

Yarn A: 300 m / 327 yds of 4ply / Fingering weight wool or wool blend yarn with good drape.

Yarn B: 300 m / 327 yds of 2ply / Lace weight Suri silk or Mohair silk.

Yarn C (edging): 70 m / 77 yds of 4ply / Fingering weight wool or wool blend yarn with good drape.

The blue sample is knit with Ash & Eve Bay of Fires Scarf kit in colourway bay of Fires with Luxury 4ply (100% Superwash Merino Wool, 200 m / 220 yds – 50g) as yarns A and C and Suri Silk (65% Suri Alpaca, 35% Silk, 400m / 440 yds – 50g) as yarn B.

VERSION 2: (4 colours)

Yarn A: 4ply / Fingering weight wool or wool blend yarn with good drape in 3 colours:

Colour 1 (Lightest colour): 90 m / 98 yds

Colour 2 (Medium colour): 110 m / 120 yds

Colour 3 (Darkest colour, edging): 170 m / 185 yds

Yarn B: 300 m / 327 yds of 2ply / Lace weight Suri silk or Mohair silk.

The teal sample is knit with Ash & Eve Bay of Fires Scarf kit in colourway Coastal Waters with Luxury 4ply (100% Superwash Merino Wool, 200 m / 220 yds – 50g) as yarns A and C and Suri Silk (65% Suri Alpaca, 35% Silk, 400m / 440 yds – 50g) as yarn B.

Needles

3.5 mm / US4, 60 cm / 24" and 120 cm / 48" circular needles.

Notions

Stitch markers, tapestry needle.

Gauge

21 sts and 40 rows = 10cm / 4” on 3.5mm / US4 needle in garter st worked flat, measured from relaxed fabric after blocking.

Techniques

• Long tail CO
• Basic increases and decreases
• I-cord edge
• Picking up sts 
• Basic BO
• Stretchy BO

Skill level

Adventurous beginner