Alexandra's Airplane Scarf: Color-Tipped Version Using Isager Silk Mohair
The Design
When Boston-based author and long-time Churchmouse friend, Alexandra Dane, attended a writing retreat in Seattle, she stopped by the shop wearing a scarf that turned our heads. It was just the kind of thing we love—simple, simple, simple! Just a sheer tube pressed flat, we’ve knit it again and again.
In Isager Silk Mohair, Alexandra’s Airplane Scarf becomes silky-sheer bliss. The soft shimmer of silk glows through the airy halo of mohair in this lace-weight yarn. Silk Mohair is so light, it nearly defies gravity! Of course, leave it to Isager to devise an exquisite color palette—full of soft, lustrous shades each more delicious than the last.
For a bit of fun, we created a crocheted edging in a bright, impactful contrasting color. But you can use any scrap mohair you like!
Pick up the Alexandra's Airplane Scarf pattern in digital or printed format (If you already own this pattern, no need to purchase an additional one here). We've chosen some color tipping options in spools of 20 yds/18m, but feel free to create your own by choosing a Main Color and Contrasting Color of Isager Silk Mohair!
The Details
FINISHED SIZE
Approx. 13"/33cm across (26"/66cm circumference) by 60"/152cm long, after blocking.
YARN
4 skeins Isager Silk Mohair (231 yds/211m) AND 1 spool Isager Silk Mohair (20 yds/18m).
Or approx. 990 yds/900m of an equivalent lace-weight mohair yarn.
Shown in Color 68 (MC) and Color 19 (CC).
NEEDLES & NOTIONS
US 8 (5mm) 16-24"/40-60cm circular needles, or size to obtain gauge.
US E (3.5mm) crochet hook.
Darning needle to finish.
Blocking wires and/or pins, steam iron and press cloth, for blocking.
GAUGE
Approx. 18 sts/25 rows = 4"/10cm in stockinette stitch worked in the round, after blocking.
KNITTER'S NOTES
To wear as a cowl, reach inside and pull one end through to meet the other; slip over your head.
Digital Alexandra's Airplane Scarf pattern. (Download)
Printed Alexandra's Airplane Scarf pattern. (Requires shipping.)
Free digital crocheted color-tipping adaptation. (Download)
MAIN COLOR: 0 Natural. Palest silvery blush.
MAIN COLOR: 47 Charcoal. Dark slate blue.
MAIN COLOR: 3s Light Grey. Heathered light grey with a silver core.
MAIN COLOR: 60 Dark Taupe. Muted grape.
MAIN COLOR: 63 Squash. Toffee.
MAIN COLOR: 68 Heathered Pea Green. Muted mossy green.
MAIN COLOR: 6 Beige. Bleached sand.
MAIN COLOR: 41 Light Blue. Light denim with a hint of periwinkle.
MAIN COLOR: 59 Butter. Hazy golden yellow.
MAIN COLOR: 28 Red. Soft burnt red.
MAIN COLOR: 62 Peach. Vintage rose.
MAIN COLOR: 67 Sage. Sagey aqua green.
MAIN COLOR: 7s Brown-Grey Marl. Pale coffee with charcoal marl.
MAIN COLOR: 30 Black. True black.
MAIN COLOR: 44 Bright Blue. Faded denim.
MAIN COLOR: 66 Seafoam Green. Pale seafoam.
MAIN COLOR: 37 Hunter Green. Forest green.
MAIN COLOR: 100 Midnight Blue. Blue so dark it's almost black.
MAIN COLOR: 12 Lilac. Frosty lavender.
MAIN COLOR: 36 Wine. Deep raisiny purple.
MAIN COLOR: 33 Rust. Burnt orange.
NEW COLOR: 19 Bright Pink.
NEW COLOR: 64 Citrus Orange.
NEW COLOR: 32 Garnet Red.
NEW COLOR: 34 Loam.
NEW COLOR: 22 Spun Gold.
NEW COLOR: 57 Celadon.
TIPPING COLOR: Isager Silk Mohair, Color 19 Bright Pink.
TIPPING COLOR: Isager Silk Mohair, Color 64 Citrus Orange.
TIPPING COLOR: Isager Silk Mohair, Color 32 Garnet Red.
TIPPING COLOR: Isager Silk Mohair, Color 44 Bright Blue.
TIPPING COLOR: Isager Silk Mohair, Color 22 Spun Gold.
