Needlecraft - Knit, Crochet - Pocket Scarves

Embellished pocket scarf | Pinterest
Scarf with V-shaped pockets | free pattern available here
Pocket scarf with cowl | pattern for purchase available here

A scarf with pockets always made good sense, a useful accessory you can knit, crochet or sew.
Sure, the pockets might not be suitable for anything you really don’t want to lose but who cares, they look fabulous.
Just the same, taking a walk or running a quick errand, you may need a handy spot for keys or a couple of dollars for coffee.
Making the pocket deep enough, adding buttons or a zipper will make the pockets more secure.
No gloves, no problem keeping hands toasty when the weather turns cold.
Make these scarves in cool cotton for spring and cozy, soft wool for fall and winter. They will definitely come in handy.

Read further for different style ideas, how they are constructed and lovely free patterns to knit and crochet.

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Needlecrafts - Knit,Crochet - Triangle Scarves

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In the movie "Le Divorce", Glenn Close is describing French women to Kate Hudson and their fondness of scarves, to which she adds "A whole chapter could be written about the French woman and her way with scarves."
The next scene breaks into scenarios where you see a parade of women wearing scarves tied in a multitude of ways.
My bulging "scarf department" is bursting in agreement but I believe there's always room for one more to squeeze in.
Shawls have been worn as scarves over the shoulder on coats. A version of this triangle is called a "shawlette", a baby version of the original large shawl.
Tied like a neckerchief, the ends come back to the front, either left hanging or tied into a loose knot.
Tassels of all sorts are being added to the corners and often more ornate ones at the front corner of the triangle.
My preference is the crocheted half granny-style as it adds a bohemian vibe to an outfit, a look I adore.
There are several free crochet patterns available as well as attractive free knit versions.

Read on and be inspired by the decorative tassels and how to make them. Well I guess that wraps it up!;)

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