The Kamayan Twist was inspired by Filipino kamayan feasts (aka boodle fights), communal meals where the table is covered in banana leaves and piled high with food — and everyone eats with their hands. (Worth the Google search, if you’ve never seen or enjoyed one!)

This pattern incorporates several techniques to transform kamayan into crochet. It uses two fingering yarn bases to create texture, two colors to signify the banana leaves and the food, and tapestry crochet to represent the interconnectedness of community.

It also features leaf-like ends that can be knotted separately or together — interactive elements inspired by the hands-on approach of its namesake.

DIFFICULTY LEVEL
Advanced Beginner/Intermediate

YARN NEEDED
Sock/fingering weight yarn in two different bases

• MC (border): approx. 400 yds/85 g (smooth 4-ply recommended)

• CC (center): approx. 260 yds/65 g (textured 2-ply recommended)

ESTIMATED MEASUREMENTS
81” long x 6” wide (blocked)

ASSISTANCE
This pattern has been tested, but if you have questions while working up your scarf, please feel free to message me here on Ravelry or contact the email address provided in the pattern.

USAGE
This pattern is for personal use only. Please do not share, alter, or rewrite this pattern. You may sell products you make using this pattern, but please include xoxotiya as the pattern designer on your listing, website, and/or hangtag. Thank you for your support!