RICKENBACKER SCARF Pattern by Kirsten Kapur
Yarn Main Color: Artyarns Supermerino; Color #128, 1 skein Contrast Color: Claudia's Handpainted Sock Yarn; Color Freesia, less than 1 skein Needles US Size 8 Other Yarn Needle Scrap yarn
Gauge
In chevron pattern, including edging: 25 stitches = 5" 20 rows = 4" Finished size 5"x52"
Body of Scarf
On scrap yarn, provisional cast on 25 stitches. With main color purl 1 row.
Begin Chevron Pattern
Pattern row 1 (right side): Sl.1, pl, kl, pl, \*kl, yo, k2, sl, k2tog, psso, k2, yo, repeat from \* one more time then, k1, p1, kl, p1, kl Pattern row 2 (wrong side): S1.1, pl, k1, pl, p to last 4 stitches, p1, k1, p1, kl epeat these two rows until scarf is the desired lengtl
First Ruffle
Add in contrast color and work two rows in stockinette. Next row: knit in front and back of each stitch, you now have 50 stitches on the needle. Next row: purl Next row: knit in front and back of each stitch, you now have 100 stitches on the needle. Work in stockinette for 3 more rows. Bind off loosely.
Second Ruffle
Carefully remove provisional cast on and put the live stitches on the needle. Add in contrast color and work as for first ruffle.
Finishing
Weave in all ends and block.
Abbreviations
k knit p purl sl slip yo yarn over k2tog knit two together psso pass slipped stitch over
Copyright 2007 by Kirsten Kapur www.throughtheloops.typepad.com This pattern is intended for personal use only. Do not distribute or sell this pattern or items made from its instructions without written consent of the designer.
