The Topkapi Scarf is finished and the pattern is now available. The pattern includes detailed instructions on two different double-knitting techniques. The pattern itself is charted.
The pattern is a geometric designed based on the design found on some Turkish tiles. And the name, as I mentioned, is from the Topkapi Palace in Istanbul. I was lucky enough to visit the Topkapi Palace a few years ago, and I was simply amazed at the decor. So many of the rooms were completely covered in tiles – from the rooms in the sultan’s living quarters, to the baths, and some of the religious kiosks. The Turkish and Islamic tiles are a great source of inspiration, and I wouldn’t be surprised if I look in this direction again for future designs. It’s such a rich culture in colours and patterns and texture.
It’s been quick knitting on my part – double-knitting only gets faster and faster, I think. I ended up using about 200 g of fingering weight wool (100 g of each colour). Since Wollmeise 100% Sockenwolle comes in 150 g skeins, I still had quite a bit left-over, so I could have made the scarf significantly longer. The length is adjustable in the pattern, and the scarf is about 18 cm wide.
