Be Sweet Sunshine Daydream Scarves and Shawl Knitting

Be Sweet Sunshine Daydream Scarves and Shawl Collection

The Be Sweet Sunshine Daydream collection features three beautifully designed knitted accessories: the Morning Bamboo Scarf, Noonday Bambino Scarf, and Night Bamboo Shawl. These patterns, created by Nomvula Knitters and Caroline Moore, showcase elegant draping shapes perfect for adding warmth and style to any wardrobe. Each design is worked flat on straight needles using simple yet effective techniques that create sophisticated finished pieces.

Morning Bamboo Scarf

The Morning Bamboo Scarf is a generous triangular wrap measuring 76 inches (193 cm) along the top edge and 14 inches (36 cm) at its widest point. This scarf demonstrates the beauty of 100% bamboo yarn, showcasing the fiber's natural drape and lustrous qualities. The pattern is straightforward and meditative, making it an excellent project for knitters of various skill levels.

Techniques and Stitches: This scarf is constructed using a simple increase method worked flat. The pattern begins with a loosely cast-on edge of 78 stitches and employs continuous increases—adding one stitch at the beginning of each row—until reaching 194 stitches before binding off loosely. This creates a naturally tapered triangular shape without requiring complex stitch patterns.

Materials and Gauge: The Morning Bamboo Scarf requires 4 balls of Be Sweet Bamboo yarn (115 yards per 50 grams). Knitters will use US 10 (6.0 mm) needles with a gauge of 10 stitches and 28 rows over 4 inches (10 cm) in pattern. The bamboo fiber content ensures a soft, breathable accessory suitable for various seasons.

Noonday Bambino Scarf

The Noonday Bambino Scarf is a larger triangular wrap measuring 91 inches (231 cm) along the top edge and 18 inches (46 cm) at its widest point. This design combines organically grown cotton with bamboo fiber, creating a yarn blend that offers both breathability and durability. The extended length makes this scarf versatile for wrapping, draping, or layering.

Techniques and Stitches: Like the Morning Bamboo Scarf, the Noonday Bambino Scarf uses a simple increase-based construction worked flat. The pattern starts with 57 loosely cast-on stitches and adds one stitch at the beginning of each row until reaching 173 stitches, then binds off loosely. This consistent increase method creates an elegant, symmetrical triangular silhouette.

Materials and Gauge: This scarf requires 5 balls of Be Sweet Bambino yarn (95 yards per 50 grams), composed of 70% organically grown cotton and 30% bamboo. Knitters will work with US 11 (8.0 mm) needles and maintain a gauge of 9 stitches and 23 rows over 4 inches (10 cm) in pattern. The cotton-bamboo blend provides a lighter weight suitable for warmer weather wear.

Night Bamboo Shawl

The Night Bamboo Shawl is a sophisticated triangular wrap measuring 88 inches (224 cm) along the top edge and 19 inches (48 cm) at its widest point. This design elevates the collection with an incorporated stitch pattern that adds visual texture and interest. The shawl is worked flat and features a more intricate construction than its companion scarves.

Techniques and Stitches: The Night Bamboo Shawl showcases the double moss stitch, a classic textured stitch pattern that creates a reversible, nubby fabric. The double moss stitch is worked over four rows: Row 1 knits two, purls two in alternation; Row 2 purls two, knits two in alternation; Row 3 repeats Row 2; and Row 4 repeats Row 1. This four-row repeat creates a balanced, visually interesting texture. The shawl construction incorporates increases using the knit front and back (k1f&b) method, which adds one stitch while maintaining the pattern repeat. The pattern begins with 78 loosely cast-on stitches, increases at the beginning of each row while maintaining the double moss stitch pattern, and continues until reaching 194 stitches before binding off loosely.

Materials and Gauge: The Night Bamboo Shawl requires 4 balls of Be Sweet Bamboo yarn (115 yards per 50 grams)