Spectrum Tam and Scarf Knitting Pattern Download

Description

The designer makes the simplest knitting patterns (a two-row chevron stitch, slip-stitch panels, and garter stitch) set the blending colors of this tam and scarf in motion. A mohair halo reflects light and smooths color transitions. New colors radiate in rounds from the crown of the tam.

Finished Size: Scarf: 7″ wide and 52″ long. Hat: 19 ¼ (21 ½)” band circumference. Hat shown measures 19 ¼”.
Yarn: Rowan Kidsilk Haze (70% super kid mohair, 30% silk; 229 yd [209 m]/25 g): #628 cocoa (A), #595 liqueur (orange-red; B), #627 blood (C), #626 putty (light taupe; D), #632 hurricane (blue; E), #639 anthracite (gray; F), #629 fern (G), #597 jelly (chartreuse; H), 1 ball of each will make both hat and scarf. Yarn distributed by Westminster Fibers.
Yarn weight: #0 – Lace
Gauge: 20 sts and 36 rows = 4″ in St st on smaller needle with 2 strands of yarn held tog.
Needles: Size 6 (4 mm): 16″ circular (cir). Size 5 (3.75 mm): 16″ cir and set of 4 or 5 double-pointed (dpn). Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.
Notions: Waste yarn; markers (m); tapestry needle; 3 yd dark blue Rainbow Elastic for hat band.
Originally Published: Interweave Knits Winter 2008