PIGEON POST SCARF
For those of you who have been lucky enough to be sent a Pigeon Post and want to knit up a little scarf for their bird, here is a dapper pattern:
Materials
Rowan Wool Cotton in Navy (DK/8 ply) US 5 needle Tapestry needle Button Size For LWA Messenger Pigeons Finished measurements: 9.5"by 1′ Gauge 8 sts/9rows = 1" rib stitch
Pattern
CO 8 sts and start 1x1 Rib as stated below Row 1: K1, P1, K1, P1, K1, P1, K1, P1 Row 2: repeat row 1 Repeat these two rows until piece measures 8", then make button hole.
Make button hole
Row 1: K1, P1, K1, P1, YO twice, K1, P1, K1, P1 Row 2: K1, P1, K1, P1, P1 of the YOs and drop the other YO off the needle, K1, P1, K1, P1 Row 3: K1, P1, K1, P1, K1 through the button hole and let the old stitch drop offthe needle, K1, P1, K1, P1 Row 4: K1, P1, K1, P1, K2tog, P1, K1, P1 ontinue knitting in 1x1 rib for one more inch (or desired length) from button hol
Finishing
Bind off making sure to knit the knits and purl the purls. Weave in ends and sew button in desired location. Button scarf onto your Pigeon for a dapper look and to assure he/she makes their deliveries toasty & warm!
