I've been working the Fragment Scarf (available on Etsy or Ravelry) into my daily wardrobe every chance I get. It's little, and effortless, and works so many different ways that I can't resist its squishy texture if the temperature drops below 50 degrees! It's a quick knit. Raid your yarn stash and you could be wearing one tomorrow, or gifting a half dozen at Christmas with time to spare.
When I made the first Fragment Scarf I was heavily inspired by Style Bee's stripped down accessorizing, that makes a scarf seem absolutely essential. Since then I came across the scarf stylings of Rosemary and Thyme. Kriste's boy scout chic approach is perfect for my standard button-down uniform and makes me want to skip rocks and climb trees (or maybe just grocery shop) in the most stylish way possible.
Yarn Possibilities
image credit Madeline Tosh (Mo Light Viper) / Purl Soho (Tynd 18) /
Purl Soho (Cattail Silk Willow Gray) / Quince & Co. (Finch Fox)
The Fragment Scarf pattern is written for Quince & Co. Finch. It's the perfect combination of body and drape for the kerchief scarf style. It would also be great in the muted hues of Madeline Tosh Mo Light. For a more lush interpretation the Purl Soho Cattail Silk would make a softer drape perfect for dress up. This one skein project is a great opportunity to try a top shelf yarn like Woolfolk Tynd, or a locally grown, spun, or dyed fingering yarn.
How to Wear It
This little snippet of a scarf has become a wardrobe staple for me. The wool keeps you toasty warm, but it often makes me think more of a necklace than a scarf, or maybe some knit jewelry middle ground. :) The cardi (this one is a Driftless) and Fragment, or jacket (this one is a Tamarack) and Fragment work as fall outerwear. In the winter when I'm too stubborn to turn up the heat the oversized sweater (both my own patterns- black, gray) and Fragment make me feel like it's a few degrees warmer inside.
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Are you going to make patterns for your 2 oversized sweaters available? They look amazing!
ReplyDeleteI just purchased a fragment pattern. Can’t wait to begin!
Thanks, Diana
So glad you like them Diana! I don't have plans to make patterns available. But, I have plans for a second of the black sweater. If/when I make it I might do a tutorial for it. It's pretty simple, and would be an easy hack with a Hemlock Tee I think.
DeleteI would love to see your finished Fragment Scarf, please share! :)