As featured in The New York Times! Track the temperature in a unique way, by creating a scarf that changes colors as the temperature does. The Weather or Knot scarf features seven colors; you'll knit 2 rows each day, choosing your color based on the day's recorded high temperature. The scarf also features a simple, optional design element based on the day's temperature compared to the historic averages for that day.
Kit Includes
Coast by Holst Garn: 1 skein each of 7 colors
Weather or Knot Scarf pattern by The Yarnery
Temperature worksheet and directions
You'll Need
US 4 (3.5 mm) 24" circular needle or straight needles
Finished Dimensions
Approx. 8" wide and 72" long
Kit Colorways
Atmosphere • Black, Flint, Dove, Ecru, Skylight, Nimbus, Kingfisher
Butterfly Effect • Black, Charcoal, Silver Grey, Putty, Freesia, Wisteria, Passion Flower
Habitat • Army, Dark Apple, Crab Apple, Lemongrass, Honeydew, Citrus, Old Gold
Renewables • Jay, California Blue, Duck Egg, Ivory, Powder, Rosewood, Bourgogne
Weathervane • Passion Flower, Jay/Cobalt, Marlin, Sea Green, Crab Apple, Old Gold/Aconite, Jaffa
The names of the colorways do not change how the scarf is constructed; they simply evoke the color family represented, such as airy hues, or a traditional "weather-map" look.
While seven skeins of Coast is more than enough yarn to complete a scarf, we can't predict the weather, so are not able to guarantee that colors will be used evenly or that one skein of a particular color will be enough. Coast's generous yardage (383 yds) makes issues unlikely.
Using a US 4 will result in a somewhat open scarf, depending on your gauge. For a firmer fabric, you may want to use a US 3 (3.5 mm) needle. If you opt for the smaller needle, the resulting scarf will be a little narrower and shorter.
