Tuesday, March 31, 2009

The Lucky Scarf - a free pattern

Today is the day Wayson Choy's second memoir, Not Yet, is released, and that matters here at Hugs because I designed a special scarf for Wayson. I wanted to thank him for everything he taught me in a summer workshop last year, and I especially wanted to celebrate the release of this book, which is about love and family and the strength that exists even in frailty. If you enjoy reading and in particular fine writing that hits home, Wayson is a writer whose books you should know.

And the scarf isn't too shabby, either! The simple design is reversible, easy to knit even while walking, great-looking for men or women, and packed full of lucky numbers.



Download the .pdf of The Lucky Scarf

14 comments:

Binnie said...

I love everything about this scarf pattern! It's beautiful and meaningful, and I love everything Wayson Choy has written. Can't wait to knit the Wayson!

Mary Keenan said...

Ooooh! And I also love that blogspot is finally letting you leave comments, Binnie!!

I've just been to the Flying Dragon bookstore (aka my local yarn source) to buy more of the yarn I used to knit this sample, because I was so amazed by how beautifully it came out. AND they still had some left. Luck and more luck :^)

Julie said...

Thanks for sharing this pattern. It will be perfect to accompany the hat that I made for my son's girlfriend. The info about the Chinese lucky numbers just makes it even cooler. Thanks again

Julie said...

Since you were so nice to share with me, have you seen this new book? I'd like to try some of these patterns, but will have to wait for the library copy. I can't possibly buy every single knitting book that I love.
http://www.knitpicks.com/books/Modern_Top-Down_Knitting__D31464.html

Shreya said...

Does the * for row 1 mean K2, (P3, K3) x6, P3, K2?

Mary Keenan said...

That's right, Shreya!

Unknown said...

I can't wait to make it.

Mary Keenan said...

So glad you like it, Elaine!

Anonymous said...

Hello. Thanks for sharing this lovely pattern. Cant wait to try it. Your friend from Asia.

Mary Keenan said...

Thanks for your kind words Anon :^)

Claire said...

Hi!

I'm halfway through knitting the scarf and the width of the scarf is scrunched up! So I get this skinny scarf instead of the beautiful pattern with visible panels above. What do I do? I'm using acrylic wool.

Thanks,

Claire

Mary Keenan said...

Claire - it's okay, keep knitting. When you're done you'll just block the scarf - get it wet, pin it out to the correct width, and let it dry; or get it wet, stretch it to the correct width, put a pressing cloth over it, and steam iron it at whatever heat is right for acrylic :^)

Unknown said...

I really love this scarf pattern and have knitted 3 scarves for people using it. I especially like how simple and straightforward it is (great for multitasking!), yet how elegant it looks when finished. Thank you for sharing this!

Mary Keenan said...

Thanks so much for that feedback, unknown! I really appreciate it :^)