1940's Scarf

A while ago I saw this beautiful knitted 1940's scarf on Chronically Vintage, the blog of Jessica. It was on my to do-list for quite some time, but I had a lot of other projects to finish. After seeing it worn by her, looking so beautiful on her, I wanted one, too. And soon.
So instead of waiting for the yarn store to open, I looked what I had left in my own yarns. Wool, no. Cotton, yes. But I don't like to knit with cotton, so I decided to make the same scarf with a crochet hook. That's the reason my scarf doesn't look entirely the same as Jessica's does, although I used the same pattern and altered it to crochet. You can find the knitting pattern at Skiff Vintage Knitting Patterns.


After finishing the scarf I looked for a rose pattern on the internet and cross stitched it on one side of the scarf, just for embellishment. May I say, without bragging of course, I love my crochet version of this pattern?

Comments

  1. AntheaMay 23, 2014 at 8:11 PM

    Wat een leukerd!

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    1. LizMay 23, 2014 at 8:17 PM

      Dank je! Stond deze bij jou ook niet op je to do list :-) ?

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  2. Lindsay CillessenMay 23, 2014 at 11:21 PM

    Leuk! Ik heb hem ook maar dan in het grijs! http://misslindsaylane.blogspot.nl/2014/02/such-cute-little-bow-knot-scarflet.html

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    1. LizMay 28, 2014 at 1:55 PM

      Die van jou is ook leuk! Wat een geweldig hoedje draag je trouwens op de foto's!!

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  3. Ana Love CraftMay 24, 2014 at 12:20 AM

    Lovely scarf, Liz! Love the cross stitch rose detail!
    Have a fabulous weekend!
    Hugs from Portugal,
    Ana Love Craft
    www.lovecraft2012.blogspot.com

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  4. Bobbi @ 3GLOLMay 24, 2014 at 1:08 PM

    I wish I could turn a knit pattern into a crochet pattern. Jealous!

    I love the scarf - different than what you normally see.

    Thanks for sharing.

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  5. knutholgerMay 24, 2014 at 2:38 PM

    Love it! Beautiful

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  6. hobbyloesMay 24, 2014 at 7:27 PM

    Thanks for the nice comment on my blog.
    I like your lovely scarf.
    Loes

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  7. PreetiMay 25, 2014 at 8:06 PM

    Your scarf looks lovely !:)

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  8. Ginx CraftMay 25, 2014 at 9:56 PM

    That is lovely, I think I want to knit one. The flower is the perfect finishing touch.

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  9. Ashley @ 3 Little GreenwoodsMay 27, 2014 at 3:21 AM

    Thanks so much for sharing your creativity with us at Show-Licious Craft & Recipe Party! Hope to see you again next Saturday morning starting at 8:00 am EST!

    ~ Ashley

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  10. creativejewishmom/saraMay 27, 2014 at 9:35 AM

    So much fun! thanks for sharing on craft schooling sunday!

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  11. Amy CMay 27, 2014 at 5:37 PM

    I am very impressed that you did that with a crochet hook! I love to crochet, but when it comes to making things with detailed shapes, I have a hard time. Beautiful scarf!

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  12. mamasmercantileMay 28, 2014 at 4:40 PM

    Love the cross stitch rose effect, it looks very similar to a Cath Kidston pattern.

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    1. LizMay 28, 2014 at 4:51 PM

      Had to look Cath Kidston up, but I think you're right. She uses a lot of roses, too. I love her cherry fabrics!

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  13. Ranee @ Arabian KnitsMay 29, 2014 at 7:37 PM

    Yours turned out beautifully! Thank you for sharing it.

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  14. CathieJMay 31, 2014 at 7:41 PM

    You did a wonderful job with that scarf. I love that you cross-stitched a rose onto the black background.

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  15. AnonymousMay 31, 2014 at 9:24 PM

    So cute! I want one now! Thanks for sharing at Submarine Sunday!

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  16. BarbaraJune 5, 2014 at 10:22 AM

    Wow. just WOW. I love love love it! It looks so vintage with the cross stitch rose. Superb :)

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  17. Shanice BannisJune 5, 2014 at 7:49 PM

    Thank you for sharing this post at City of Creative Dream's City of Links on Friday! I appreciate you taking the time to party with me. Hope to see you again this week :)

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