Autumn Days are coming.

Hello, Joy here again. 

With the leaves starting to fall from the trees it looks like Autumn is upon us. Although the last ten days have seen me enjoying more sunshine than I did all summer!

My favourite place to visit, in Autumn, is Westonbirt Arboretum. They have a fabulous collection of Japanese Maples. Last year I took hundreds of pictures.

With the mornings getting colder my thoughts are turning to knitting scarves. Anyone who knows me will tell you I am not a good knitter.  I did start a pair of socks......... but I have still only got one!

However a friend shared with me a great scarf pattern. The end result looks like you are a very skilled knitter but you only need to be able to knit a straight line.  I get stopped in the playground all the time by Mums asking how I knitted it. So I am ready to share the secret with you........

The Twirly Scarf

Using 200g of double knitting wool and 7mm needles. Cast on 15 stitches.

Row 1 - knit 1, turn, knit 1 back

Row 2 - knit 2, turn, knit 2 back

Row 3 - knit 3, turn, knit 3 back

Row 4 - knit 4, turn, knit 4 back

Row 5 - knit 5, turn, knit 5 back

Row 6 - knit 6, turn, knit 6 back

Row 7 - knit 15

This will look a bit strange!

Repeat steps 1-7

Keep repeating steps 1-7 until your scarf is the desired length.

The scarf will twist on its own.

My lovely daughter modelling one I made earlier!

I have experimented with different thicknesses of needles and different types of wool.

Happy knitting and enjoy the compliments!

Also a little quickie for Halloween. I made these last year for the guests at our Halloween party.

Mummy Tins.

It is a baked bean tin, which I have washed out, and wrapped with a bandage. Added googly eyes and filled with sweets. The kids loved them.

Take care

Joy xxx

Comments

[Sharon Peters]

Hi Joy - scarf is gorgeous - am going to have a go at that! Hope you are well. Love Sharon XX

[Debbie Roberts]

The scarf is lovely!

I love Westonbirt too, very near to me, are we nearly neighbours?

The halloween tin is excellent what a brilliant idea

Debbie x

[Dina]

I will have to try this scarf... I am horrible at knitting, so even your instructions seem daunting! :)
What an uplifting website.

[Eleanor]

Oh I'd love to see the maples, awfully far though :(

Super scarf, looks manageable, and the little mummy great fun.
E
xx

[jayne]

I might have to make a scarf like that !!!!
loving the halloween tins too Simple but effective x

[jayne]

meant to say another westonbirt fan here too :D

[joy aitman]

Dina, go for it. Honestly it is easy. And it grows quickly. I have nearly finished one in the car today while waiting for trampoline club to finish!

[ShellsShed]

That scarf looks wonderful Joy and if it wasn't nearly midnight I would be reaching for my knitting needles to give it a go straight away! Your daughter looks lovely modelling it. I'll be starting mine first thing in the morning - thanks for sharing.

[scarymary555]

Joy - that scarf has inspired me to pick up my knitting needles again - thank you!!

I love this site and should comment far more often than I do but pls be assured that it's truly inspirational!!

[Rebecca Smisson]

oooh I'm a total beginner at knitting but think even I can manage to at least attempt that, can't wait to see how it turns out, thanks so much for the instructions :)

[CQ]

Looks lovely and I've already started one, but how do you finish off please? Do you cast off after a 'knit 15 stitches' row?

[joy aitman]

Oh just saw this question. Cast off after knit 15st. row. Very easy.

[CQ]

Thanks Joy!

This pattern is awesome! I'm now on my third scarf and am making them for stocking filler Xmas presents.

CQ

[joy aitman]

I am so delighted that everyone is knitting. The world is going to be full of twirly scarves.