Today is exciting for me because I get to release the first pattern in the Stumptown Knits pattern club! The Willamette Scarf is inspired by the flow of water that runs right through the center of Portland.
The Willamette river is a vital, multi-functioning tributary of the Columbia, rich with life, commerce, and recreation. It runs like an artery up the middle of Portland, crossed often by distinctive bridges and the occasional beaver. The linen stitch and herringbone stitch in the Willamette scarf mimic the ripples, waves and stones of the water.
The yarn is dyed by the talented Melanie at Black Trillium. There are two colors pictured here: Star and Columbia. I've been eager to work with the Star color which was named after me. (How cool is that!?) I like how the variegation plays with the textured stitches.
The Columbia color was a natural choice here. Since Black Trillium is based in the Pacific Northwest it makes perfect sense she would have locally inspired colors. I like how the watery blue is integrated with salmon. Quite accurate!
Scarf Size: Adjustable. Sample is 80” long. 6” deep at widest part.
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| A cold day along the banks of the Willamette river in Portland |
The Willamette river is a vital, multi-functioning tributary of the Columbia, rich with life, commerce, and recreation. It runs like an artery up the middle of Portland, crossed often by distinctive bridges and the occasional beaver. The linen stitch and herringbone stitch in the Willamette scarf mimic the ripples, waves and stones of the water.
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| Color: Star |
The yarn is dyed by the talented Melanie at Black Trillium. There are two colors pictured here: Star and Columbia. I've been eager to work with the Star color which was named after me. (How cool is that!?) I like how the variegation plays with the textured stitches.
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| Color: Columbia |
The Columbia color was a natural choice here. Since Black Trillium is based in the Pacific Northwest it makes perfect sense she would have locally inspired colors. I like how the watery blue is integrated with salmon. Quite accurate!
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| Under the Burnside Bridge, with orange gloves |
Scarf Size: Adjustable. Sample is 80” long. 6” deep at widest part.
Notions: Tapestry needle.
Gauge: Gauge is not critical.
Needles: US 8 (5 mm) straight or circular needles.
Gauge: Gauge is not critical.
Needles: US 8 (5 mm) straight or circular needles.
Skill level: This advanced-beginner pattern is knit flat using some unusual stitches. You’ll need to know how to cast on, knit, purl, slip stitches, increase, decrease, bind off and follow written instructions.
This pattern was tested by Bev Love and Minttu. Columbia Scarf sample knitted by Bev Love. Photography by Vivian Aubrey. Many thanks!
Willamette Scarf Pattern is $4.99
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| A detail of the Herringbone and Linen stitches (waves and pebbles) |
This pattern was tested by Bev Love and Minttu. Columbia Scarf sample knitted by Bev Love. Photography by Vivian Aubrey. Many thanks!
Willamette Scarf Pattern is $4.99
buy now
add to cart
show cart
Hey, wait! Did you know that this pattern is part of a larger collection?
Stumptown Knits: An accessories collection designed to honor the place you live and the place you love. For me, it’s inspired by Portland, OR. What will it be for you?
This pattern-only club runs for 6 months and features 6 patterns.
Club costs $15.99 to join.
Club costs $15.99 to join.
Patterns:
Sock yarn scarf (shown)
DK-weight hat
Sock yarn shawl
Socks
Armwarmers
Cowl
Sock yarn scarf (shown)
DK-weight hat
Sock yarn shawl
Socks
Armwarmers
Cowl
Benefits for joining the club:
- When finished, the club will be compiled into an e-book. The e-book will be included in the cost of the club for those who join.
- Half the cost of buying the individual patterns.
- Individual patterns as well as finished e-book (at the end of the club) can be stored in your Ravelry library.
- Knit-a-longs! This time we will have official knit-a-longs each month with prizes!
- 20% off discount codes to use at Twisted. All of the yarns used in this club are available for purchase there and if you want to match the yarns I’m using, you can!
I hope you will join me in my exploration of this beautiful place through knitting. Have questions? Just ask! On Ravelry? Join the group and join the discussions here.
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That has such an amazing texture! Beautiful!
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