Thursday, February 04, 2010
Norway: Variations on a Theme
There are many different ways to interpret the Norway scarf design.
Here are a few suggestions:
1. Choose different colours. Go for brights, instead of neutrals, if you
prefer. Choose two colours that please you.
2. Use a handpainted yarn for the motifs, paired with a solid colour for the
background. And watch how the changing colours of the handpainted yarn play
against the solid background.
3. This piece is made up for three changing motifs: the solid stripes, the long
dashes, and the square dots. I have distributed them according to my taste. But
you may prefer to distribute them differently, highlighting those sections that
you like best. The pattern is a suggestion only. Use your own inclinations to
create your own "Norway".
4. This pattern results in a long Moebius-shaped cowl. But if you want a long,
rectangular scarf instead, just omit the join. End the scarf with a few rows of
Seed Stitch--or some other non-curling stitch pattern-- and bind off loosely.
Return to the Provisional Cast-On edge and repeat the same ending. Leave both
ends open, as a long tube, or sew them closed. Your choice.
This option may be of more interest for men, since it results in a conventional
scarf. Choose some "manly" colours and it will will work for him. The
motifs are geometric enough to suit anyone.
5. The dimensions of the Norway
scarf are completely adjustable. Make it as wide as you like and as long
as you like. When adjusting the width, try to adjust your stitch count to a
multiple of 12 so that all the motifs will still fit.
6. Why stop at two colours? There is no reason why you couldn't use as many
colours as you like.
Let this piece be one that truly reflects you and your natural spirit!
