How to Knit the “Summer Sunset” Scarf

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Summer might feel like an odd season to name a scarf pattern after. But the truth is, the British weather means that, on cool Summer evenings (particularly after the sun has dipped below the horizon), having a cosy wrap or scarf to throw over your shoulders can be a blessing.

My Summer Sunset Scarf pattern keeps to the easy knit theme I’ve adopted for my season-themed Scarf & Shawl series.

I want this group of patterns to be ones that can be easily knitted by beginners and experienced knitters alike.

This scarf pattern can be easily knitted in any weight or shade of yarn you like, so don’t feel tied to using the same yarn as I have for my sample scarf.

A plain coloured yarn will allow the texture to do the talking, especially if you choose a yarn with good stitch definition

However, when knitting scarves I have a particular soft spot for using a variegated yarn with long slow colour changes. The slow gradient produces a project that looks far more complex and visually striking than it really is.

is this pattern reversible

Although this pattern doesn’t look identical on both sides, I would definitely class it as a reversible design. Both sides look equally tidy, and both have a defined texture of their own.

right side

wrong side

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Yarn & sizing information

My sample scarf is knitted in James C Brett Emotions DK, the muted colour palette and long colour changes lends its self to a scarf pattern so well. As an added bonus, the yarn itself is beautiful soft and squishy, not a scratchy fibre in sight.

You can knit your own scarf as wide and as long as you like, but for reference my sample scarf measures approximately 25cm wide, and 190cm long.

If you want to adjust the width of the scarf, then you need to use a pattern multiple for this scarf is 6+1, this multiple includes 2 selvedge stitches as these are integral to the design of the scarf.

If you choose to use a different yarn weight than I have, then make sure to adjust the amount of stitches you cast on to accomodate the yarn weight you are using.

Your ball band will always guide you in the direction of the right size needles.

Materials Needed

• 2 x 150g Balls of James C Brett Emotion DK – I used the shade Moods.
• 4mm (US Size 6) Knitting Needles (Circular or Straight)
• Large Eye Tapestry Needle
• Embroidery Scissors

Stitches Used

• k – Knit
• p – Purl
• sl1p wyif – slip one purlwise with yarn in front.

Written Instructions

Foundation Row: Cast On 49 Stitches using your preferred method (I like to use the Long Tail Cast On)

Row 1 (WS): k6, *p1, k5* repeat from *to* until 1 stitch before the end of the row, sl1pwyf.

Row 2 (RS): k until 1 stitch remains, sl1pwyf.

Repeat Rows 1 & 2 until your scarf is the length you need. When Casting Off, do so knitwise during a “Row 2”

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