Hello, you! Today I am stopping in quickly to show you the completed Downtown Scarf. It really did fly off the hook! Since I last posted, I did accumulate a bit of info for this project, so hope you enjoy this quick and easy-breezy post.
Related Links
To get some fast and helpful info, see the links below.
This pattern is now published!
- Click here to learn more about Metropolis and where to order the 50g balls and the mini Colour Pack
- Click here to see some color combination recommendations for the Downtown Scarf (Some folks are using them already!)
Downtown Scarf Information
I made this scarf in Scheepes | Metropolis, and am enjoying the positive feedback about this yarn launch. A few folks messaged me with pics showing they already ordered their yarn, and a couple actually used one of my recommended color palettes from the WIP post earlier. How cool is that?!
I also had some folks saying they were going to use this pattern for family gifts at the holiday season, and that just took my breath away. Someone said “so, no pressure to release the pattern hehe” – and I totally get it! Y’all want to get started on gifts so you can get it all done before the holiday buzz.
Because of this, I decided that I’ll release the free pattern on Monday, July 8th, right here on my blog. Yay!!
Metropolis Yarn
A few folks have asked me about the texture of this yarn and what it’s like to work with it. I can say, this is originally a sock yarn, so it has all the benefits that brings, great stretch, super soft and not itchy at all, and of course, durable. Definitely a good yarn for garments, accessories, and blankets.
Also, I have mentioned that this yarn is slightly heathered, and maybe you can see it in these close-ups. The pink is heathered with white, the green with blue, and the yellow with red. These secondary colors are just slightly sprinkled throughout the yarn to give it great dimension.
Here’s a reminder of the awesome range of Metropolis – check my last post for some palette recs. Peep those oranges and yellows here – what a treat! Yarn lines can sometimes skimp on these hues, and it’s nice to have options.
Shop Scheepjes Metropolis
Browse the links below to get some for yourself – as always, these (*) are affiliate links, so shopping through them helps support CypressTextiles and all my yarny endeavors, and it doesn’t cost you any extra!
- Wool Warehouse*
- Deramores*
- Or find a Scheepjes Retailer near you!
Finished Scarf Reveal
And here you go! A peek at the finished scarf before I write up the pattern. This project seriously flies by, as it is super opulent, but has a very simplistic design. The scarf is also very suitable for anyone of any age or gender, just change up the color scheme to suit them.
Downtown Blanket Coming Soon!
Another fabulous tidbit for you: I will be writing up and sharing the schematic for a Downtown Blanket as many people requested this on social media. I won’t have time to make the blanket myself, but you’ll have the instructions and the layout to make one. Woohoo!
For now, just imagine this panel, but a bit wider, and repeated as a blanket haha. I am going to have a play on graph paper and see what the best approach will be to “blanketize” this scarf, so keep a look out for that after the scarf pattern is released.
I just really love this scarf. My middle daughter has already called dibs on it! Can’t wait to reveal the free pattern and blanket add-on. Very soon!
Thanks for letting me share my Downtown Scarf FO reveal with you!
As always, happy crafting, and to my friends in the States, have a safe and fun 4th of July!
Rachele C.
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