Maria lnes Scarf by Carla Pera
This simple scarf is very easy to make.
Techniques Used:
Knit BEGINNER Purl Yarn over Jeny's Surprisingly Stretchy Bind-Off Yarn: 1 skein of Life's an Expedition Medieval Violets (80% Lambswool/Alpaca/Wool, 15% Rayon, 5% Nylon/Polyester), 2 oz [57 g]/100 yd [91 m] or other DK yarn. Needles: US 10.5 [6.5 mm] needle or size needed to obtain gauge Notions: Yarn needle Dimensions: 16 inches [41 cm] x 32 inches [81 cm], blocked. Gauge: 12 st/22 rows = 4" in St st, blocked. Be sure to check gauge.
Abbreviations
BO bind off CO cast on kknit ppurl st(s) stitch(es) yo yarn over
INSTRUCTIONS: CO 3. Row 1: Knit. Row 2 and all even rows: Purl. Row 3: K1, yo, k1, yo, k1 (5 sts). Row 5: K2, yo, k1, yo, k2 (7 sts). Row 7: K3, yo, k1, yo, k3 (9 sts) Row 9: K3, yo, k3, yo, k3 (11 sts). Row 11: K3, yo, k5, yo, k3 (13 sts). Row 13: K3, yo, k7, yo, k3 (15 sts). Work in pattern as established until almost all of the yarn has been used. BO using Jeny's Surprisingly Stretchy Bind-off. Weave in ends. Block, using the method appropriate for your fiber conteni and being careful to open out the yo holes and to keep the edges straight. Sources The featured yarn can be purchased here: http://www.zibbet.com/LifesAnExpedition/artwork?artworkld=108914 Techniques Blocking Methods A good written discussion and video demonstration can be found here: http://community.knitpicks.com/notes/Blocking - Sweaters Jeny's Surprisingly Stretchy Bind-Off Cat Bordhi demonstrates how to do this bind off. Don't worry about the purl stitches. They are not used in this pattern. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=abBhe-JYmgl
Yarn Over
Video demonstrations for both English and Continental methods: http://www.knittinghelp.com/video/play/yarn-over-continental http://www.knittinghelp.com/video/play/yarn-over-english
