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A CHIC SCARF + ZZ BAG
A CHIC SCARF
Your chic and cosy accessory
versatile for draping or tying in various styles around your neck
or use it as a stylish shoulder strap for a knitted bag
A Chic Scarf is a one-skein chic and cosy accessory that adds a pop of colour or complements your outfit. Its timeless cable chevron pattern adds texture, while making it versatile for draping casually around the neck or tying in different styles. The i-cord cast-on and edging provide a polished finish. You can even use it as a shoulder strap for a knitted bag, such as the ZZ Bag. The sturdy edging helps prevent the scarf from overstretching when used as a strap.
A Chic Scarf begins with a neat cast on at the tip to achieve a seamless rounded edge. A video tutorial is linked in the pattern to guide you through this step.
ZZ BAG
Felt like you need a bag that is as cosy as your sweater?
ZZ Bag packs much fun with skills beyond knitting
— stranded colourwork, felting, hand-stitching a zipper and adding a strap
ZZ Bag takes cozy to the next level. It’s not just about knitting—it’s a creative adventure! You’ll dive into stranded colourwork, explore felting techniques, hand-stitch a zipper, and finish off with adding a strap. Clear diagrams and photo tutorials guide you through key steps. Colourwork charts (care has been taken for jogless patterning in the round) are marked with positions to trap floats to help you achieve a neat finishing on the inside of the bag as well. It’s perfect for you if you would like to level up your knitting skills while crafting a bag that is as cosy as your sweater.
You can use a store-bought shoulder strap, repurpose a strap from an old bag, or use a scarf, such as a narrow silk scarf, for the strap. If you would like everything about your bag to be knitted by yourself, consider knitting A Chic Scarf. A Chic Scarf is designed to complement the ZZ Bag. Not only is it a stylish accessory on its own, its i-cord edging reinforces and stabilizes the scarf to prevent overstretching, especially when used as a strap. The stitch pattern mirrors ZZ Bag’s zigzag pattern, and the narrow tips create a lovely knot when tied.
