One of my new pattern designs is a matching stocking cap and neckwarmer in reversible brioche rib, in two colors. I was excited about using this technique, because the fabric looks slightly different on each side. Each color makes a column of knit stitches on one side of the fabric, and a column of purl stitches on the other, so each side of the fabric has one color slightly more prominent than the other.
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| The folded-down collar is the "back" side of the fabric |
In rhe course of designing and writing the pattern, I had made up a half dozen of these, and I wanted to include pictures of each one in my pattern. So I spent some time this summer doing photo shoots of the different colorways I had made. I always try to come up with interesting shots, as doing these photo sessions can get somewhat tedious. As I began playing with this neckwarmer, I found more and more ways to style it! Who knew a simple rectangle could be styled in so many different ways! For example...collar up, collar down, one side up and one down, collar turned down like a shawl collar, button closure in the front, back, or at either side, under or over a coat...what fun! Below are some of the many possibilities.
If you are interested in this pattern, it is available for sale at any of these venues:
https://www.etsy.com/listing/155951001/pdf-digital-download-pattern-reversible?ref=shop_home_active
http://www.craftsy.com/pattern/knitting/accessory/reversible-brioche-rib-neckwarmer/60810
http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/reversible-brioche-rib-neckwarmer
I love the versatility of this simple accessory! What is your most versatile accessory?
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