Cowl Neck Scarf

Have you noticed the new trend toward infinity scarves and cowls?  It seems everywhere I go I see them.  Usually knitted and often in chunky yarns.

Personally,  I prefer the refined look of woven scarves.  The various pattern intrigue me.  I thought the idea of a cowl in handwoven fabric would be the best of both worlds.

I love to wear scarves, but have to admit, I was never sure of how to tie them.  I have found a few ways that work for me.  I am fairly active and the problem is that the long ends of  the scarf get in my way.

So I've started weaving cowls or, what I call, Collar Scarves.  They are basically a short scarf about 26" long and about 10" wide.  I sew a snap to keep it closed.

 I have considered sewing a button whole, but I am not sure how the button whole will stand up to washing on a handwoven fabric.  (Something that I will need to try).

Next I sew a button or fancy large bead to make it look like there is a button closure.  Usually I add some small beads to the edge of the scarf, near the fringe, and add a few more beads to the fringe.

Only one end gets the fringe and beads.  The other end is hand hemmed.

 

 

These Collar Scarves work great.  I love them when I travel.  It is nice to pack fewer tops but change their look by using a different scarf.  I usually weave them form Tencel which makes them light weight and good for many climates.