FARMER'S MARKET SCARF
by Rebecca Shepler of Dusty Tree Knits Farmer's Market Scarf is similar to a keyhole scarf. Knit allin one piece with a decorative counterpane edge on one end and a loop on the other. I named this Farmer's Market Scarf since I thought of this and knit this while being a vendor at my local Farmer's Market in Ligonier, PA. FINISHED MEAsUREMENT: 34" long x 5" wide (measured at Cellular Stitch) MATERIALS: YARN: Bulky Weight Yarn, approximately 110 yards Sample shown in: Kollage Yarns Lofty [100% Merino Wool; 117 yds/107m per 100g skein]; color:Chocolate#8008;1skein NEEDLEs: US Size 11/8mm, single pointed needles (plus one additional for three needle BO) GAUGE: 14sts = 4"/10cm in Cellular Stitch
SPECIAL ABBREVIATIONS: K1tbl knit one through the back loop yo yarn over sl1 slip one knitwise sk2p slip one, K2tog, pass sl st over ssk slip, slip, knit slipped stitches tog
CO And CounTerPaNe EdGe PaTTern InsTrUctIonS:
CO 23 stitches and work Rows 1-14 once to form the decorative counterpane edging. Note: stitchcount will vary on each row. Row 1: (RS) K1, yo, (K1tbl, P3) 5 times, K1tbl, yo, K1. Row 2: P3, (K3, P1) 4 times, K3, P3. Row 3: K1, yo, K1tbl, yo, (K1tbl, P3) 5 times, (K1tbl, yo) 2 times, K1. Row 4: P5, (K3, P1) 4 times, K3, P5. Row 5: K1, yo, K1tbl, yo, ssk, yo, (K1tbl, P2tog, P1) 5 times, K1tbl, yo, K2tog, yo, K1tbl, yo, K1. Row 6: P7, (K2, P1) 4 times, K2, P7. Row 7: K1, K1tbl, (yo, ssk) 2 times, yo, (K1tbl, P2) 5 times, K1tbl, yo, (K2tog, yo) 2 times, K1tbl, K1. Row 8: P8, (K2, P1) 4 times, K2, P8. Row 9: K2, (yo, K2tog) 2 times, yo, K1tbl, yo, (K1tbl, P2tog) 5 times, (K1tbl, yo) 2 times, (ssk, yo) 2 times, K2. Row 10: P10, (K1, P1) 4 times, K1, P10. Row 11: ssk, (yo, K2tog) 3 times, K1tbl, yo, (K1tbl, P1) 5 times, K1tbl, yo, K1tbl, (ssk, yo) 3 times, K2tog Row 12: work as Row 10. Row 13: K1, (K2tog, yo) 2 times, K2tog, K1, K1tbl, yo, (ssk) 2 times, sl1 - K2tog - psso, (K2tog) 2 times, yo, K1tbl, K1, ssk, (yo, ssk) 2 times, K1. Row 14: (WS) Knit all stitches. After you complete (Row 1-14) of Counterpane Edge Pattern work the Cellular Stitch Pattern (Row 1- 4) until your work measures approximately 24 inches from CO edge. CELLULAR STITCH PATTERN: Row 1: Sl 1, K2, \*K2tog, yo, K1; repeat from \*, end K2. Row 2: Sl 1, purl to last st, K1. Row 3: Sl 1, K2, \*yo, K1, K2tog; repeat from \*, end K2. Row 4:Work as Row 2. When your work measures approximately 24 inches, decrease as follows: DECREASES: 1st decrease: Sl 1, K2, [K2tog, yo, (K2tog) 2 times, yo, K1] 2 times, K2tog, yo, K2tog, K2. Next Row: Sl 1, Purl to last st, K1. 2nd decrease: Sl 1, K2, K2tog, yo, (K2tog) 2 times, yo, K1, K2tog, yo, (K2tog) 2 times, yo, K2tog, K2. Next Row: Sl 1, Purl to last st, K1. 3rd decrease: Sl 1, K2, K2tog, yo, (K2tog) 2 times, yo, K1, K2tog, yo, K2tog, K3. Next Row: (WS) Sl 1, K to end. 15 stitches total When you finish the WS row of the decreases you are ready to start the Ribbing Pattern that will make your loop. Work the following two rows for approximately 10 inches.
RIBBING PATTERN:
Row 1: Sl 1, (K1tbl, P3) 3 times, K1tbl, K1. Row 2: SI 1, (P1, K3) 3 times, P1, K1. Turn your work to the WS and pick up 15 bumps from your WS knit row of the decrease section. Hold your working needles with RS together and bind off using the three needle BO method (see below). By doing this you will form a loop at the end of your scarf. (Alternatively you can BO in a method of your choice and simply sew the BO edge to the beginning of your Ribbing on the WS to form a loop.) To work a three needle BO: Insert a third needle into the first stitch on each of the two needles held RS together and knit them together as one stitch. \*Knit the next stitch on each needle the same way. Pass the first stitch over the second stitch. Repeat from \* until one stitch remains on the third needle. Cut yarn and pulltailthroughthelaststitch. Weave in your ends and block to open up the lace stitches. Pin or use blocking wires to form a curve in the Counterpane Edge Pattern. To wear wrap around your neck and tuck the end into the loop.
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