Share Your Colors Scarf

Maggie Byckalo designed and wove a scarf for her husband in shades of yellow and blue to celebrate his Ukrainian heritage. Weave it as written or, as Maggie suggests, change out the colors for your alma mater or favorite sports team.

Share Your Colors Scarf by Maggie Byckalo

During the current war in Ukraine, my family demonstrates our solidarity for the beleaguered country by flying a Ukrainian flag, wearing blue and yellow ribbons on our coat lapels, and donating what we can. While my husband and I are both Canadian, I was born in the Netherlands and Bill is the child of Ukrainian immigrant parents. To celebrate his background, I designed and wove him a scarf with the colors of his heritage.

I used Tencel for my warp and Zephyr, a combination of wool and silk, for the weft. The Tencel gives the scarf its fluidity, the wool its warmth, and the silk its shimmering luster. The two colors of Tencel and the heathery Blueberry Zephyr work beautifully together.

I plan to make my next scarf using Charcoal Zephyr and Black Tencel with gold and white stripes for our favorite football team, the Tiger Cats. You can be patriotic with other colors such as red, white, and blue for the USA or Holland, or weave one to celebrate your favorite sports team. Whatever colors you choose, I hope you enjoy weaving this herringbone scarf as much as I did!

A close-up look at the herringbone patterning of the Share Your Colors Scarf.

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STRUCTURE Twill.
EQUIPMENT 4-shaft loom, 11" weaving width; 12-dent reed; 1 shuttle.
YARNS
Warp: 8/2 Tencel (100% lyocell; 3,360 yd/lb; Brassard), T112 Slate, 630 yd. 8/2 bamboo (3,360 yd/lb; Brassard), BB5977 Bleu Moyen, 48 yd. 2/18 Lace Weight Zephyr (50% merino wool/50% tussah silk; 5,040 yd/lb; Jagger Spun), Chrome, 48 yd.
Weft: Zephyr 2/18, Blueberry, 530 yd.