A simple garter stitch scarf with a twist! This lovely scarf is designed with a unique ruffle pattern creating twists & turns when worn, adding both charm and style. The neck (middle) portion is knit straight for a better fit. A quick and economical knit made from just 1 ball of hempwol!
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| YARN: 1 ball hempwol #220 65%wool 35%hemp 230m/250y-100g/31%20z |
| NEEDLES: 5.5m (9US) - 6m (10US) |
| GAUGE: Approx 18 sts and 22 rows over 4" in garter stitch and afterblocking. |
| FINISHED SIZE: Approx 56"length X 5"width |
INSTRUCTIONS
CO 24 sts. Section 1 - Ruffles: \*Row 1: K10, w&t (refer to 1. short row instructions) Rows 2,4,6,8: Knit to end. Row 3: K8, w&t. Row 5: K6, w&t. Row 7: K4, w&t. Row 9: Knit to end, closing wraps - (refer to 2. closing wrap instructions) Row 10 - 18: Rep rows 1-9. Next: Rep rows 1-18, 2 more times. Next: Knit 10 rows.\* Next: Rep from \* - \* 6 more times. Piece from beg will measure approx 21". Note: measurement is taken over the center sts not the ruffles and fabric should be stretched (as in blocking). Section 2 - Neck: Work garter stitch (knit all rows) until piece from beg measures approx35". Section 3 - Ruffles: \*Row l: Kl0, w&t. Rows 2,4,6,8: Knit to end. Row 3: K8, w&t. Row 5: K6, w&t. Row 7: K4, w&t. Row 9: Knit to end, closing wraps. Row 10 - 18: Rep rows 1-9. Next: Rep rows 1-18, 2 more times. Next: Knit 10 rows.\* Next: Rep from \* - \* 5 more times, then rows 1-18, 1 time. Bind off. Weave in all loose ends, wash and block.
TECHNIQUES USED:
1. Short Row (sr) (wrap & turn - w&t) Knit desired # of sts, slip 1 stitch purlwise, bring yarn to front, return slipped stitch to left ndl - referred to in the pattern as w&t. Insert ndl under both the wrap and stitch. Knit together the wrap and st almost like k2tog. Additional Notes: In my opinion, it's not necessary to close the wraps when working in garter stitch because the wrap is lost in the stitchpattern. There are lots of ways to do short rows/wrap and turn (w&t). One method I've recently started to use is the German Short rows. Here's a great article written on Ravelry which clearly shows the technique. There are a couple of videos towards the bottom of the page. http://www.ravelry.com/twir/86/ask-a-knitter-2
