Bay of Fires Scarf - Yarn Kit

The Bay of Fires Scarf is part of the Tasmania Collection. It is inspired by the colours, textures and shapes of the coastal landscapes of the Tasmanian east coast.

The scarf features an all over stripe pattern, a shallow triangle shape and a scalloped bottom edge. It is worked primarily in garter stitch with subtle stockinette stitch details.

Pattern Details:

Sizing & Fit:
One size.

Finished Measurements:
Wingspan: 204 cm / 80.25”.
Width at widest part: 42 cm / 16.5”.

Gauge: 21 sts and 40 rows = 10cm / 4” on 3.5mm / US4 needle in
garter stitch worked flat, measured from relaxed fabric
after blocking.

Design Process: This Scarf is worked from end to end in 21 sections called ‘Scallops’.

When working Scallops 1–10, the scarf grows in width evenly, the 11th and Centre Scallop forms the widest part of the scarf and when working Scallops 12-21, the scarf gets narrower again.

As a final step a garter stitch edging is worked along the scalloped edge.

Our kits are for Version 1.

Version 1: 3-colour version where both Yarn A and B colours remain the same throughout the scarf and edging is worked with a 3rd colour, Yarn C.

• Kits are yarn only.
• The pattern is available for separate purchase here.

Yarn Bases:

• C1 & C3 Louie & Lola Yarns Merino Silk Yak Fingering
• C2: Louie & Lola Yarns Merino Silk Yak Fingering (except for the Cider & Wilderness and Basil & Cider kits which use Suri Silk Lace for C2).

Meterage:

• C1 - 100g / 365m
• C2 - 50g / 300m
• C3 - 20g / 73m

It is important you swatch and achieve the pattern gauge, as this will affect yarn usage.  Likewise, any pattern modifications will affect yarn usage.  Should you wish to purchase an additional skein/s to enable pattern modifications please don't hesitate to Contact Us.

MERINO SILK YAK FINGERING (4 PLY)

Fibre Content: 60% Superwash Merino / 20% Silk / 20% Yak.

Meterage: 366 metres / 400 yards per 100g.

Gauge & Needles: 27-32sts to 10cm using 2.5mm - 3mm needles.

Characteristics: Luxuriously silky and drapey, with good twist and a stunning natural grey-brown base colour due to the yak content. It has a three strand construction.

SURI SILK LACE (3 PLY)

Fibre Content: 74% Baby Suri Alpaca / 26% Mulberry Silk

Meterage: 300m / weight 50gm

Characteristics: Adds a super soft halo to projects whilst also adding incredible warmth.

Use: Perfect for holding double or being used in conjunction with other yarns to create a special effect. 

Hand-dyed in small batches in Tasmania.

The beauty and nature of hand dyed yarn is that every skein is unique and individual. Even within the same dye batch variations between skeins can occur.

We therefore recommend alternating skeins within your projects to ensure an optimal finish and colour blending.

Please also ensure you buy enough yarn for your project at the time of purchase, as colours can vary between dye batches.

Our yarns come twisted in a skein and will need to be wound into a cake before knitting. You can do that yourself or have it done by us using our Cake Your Yarn service.

Hand wash only as our Merino Silk Yak Fingering base should be treated as per non-superwash yarns.

Our hand dyed yarns have been washed to remove excess dye, however some residual dye may remain, particularly in dark and saturated colourways. 

It is recommended to gently hand wash your hand dyed projects in cold water.

Wool wash or a mild detergent may be used.

We recommend blocking and drying garments flat and not tumble drying.

Your Bay of Fires Scarf Kit will be dyed to order and will ship within 14 days.

We offer flat rate shipping and ship worldwide, except to the EU.

A local pick up option is also available from our Dye Studio Shop in Claude Road, Tasmania.

Shipping will be calculated at checkout.

All orders are sent with tracking using Australia Post. We offer both Parcel Post and Express Post options.

We are happy to combine shipping on orders. Please email us at hello@louieandlolayarns.com.au noting your Order Numbers and to request your shipping be combined.