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The medieval walled town of Tenby has, for eight centuries, been known for its fishy business. Its Welsh name, Dinbych-y-Pysgod, literally translates to “little fortress of the fish." Neckfish, a "twice around" scarf with two interlocking fishy tails, was inspired by the ever-present fishing boats in Tenby Harbour, and is designed to be worn multiple ways. Similar to the Danish “Halsfisk", a small scarf, usually knit in garter stitch, for babies or small children, this grown-up version of the twintailed scarf features a reversibile, vaguely fish-scaled looking stitch pattern, created by Lynne Barr. For a perfect fit try on as you knit. Hold Tab A near the hollow of your throat and wrap the scarf around your neck as many times as you like. When the end of the scarf reaches Tab A, work to the next stopping point in the pattern, and begin Tab B.
finished measurements
63/4 x 68 inches 17 cm x 170 cm
terms
See General Information on page 31.
gauge
22 sts/30 rows = 4"in Stockinette using3.25mm needles
materials
75% Merino Wool/25% Nylon 420 metres (458 yards) per 150g Colour 2136 Circular needle plus one dpn Size 3.25mm (US 3) Or Straight needles plus one dpn Size 3.25 (US 3) Darning needle
directions
Fish Tail A Co 4 sts Row I: K2 , yo, k2.Turn. Row 2: K2, yo, knit to end. Turn. Repeat row 2 until there are 46 sts. Next row: [K2, yo, k2tog, k to end] twenty-two times. Next row: KI, [k2tog, kl] fifteen times. Turn. 3I sts
Join Tabs
Slip Tab Front stitches from stitch holder (if using) to dpn and join both tabs together as follows: Holding needles with stitches from Tab Front and Tab Back parallel, and with RS of Tab Back facing, use yarn still attached to Tab Front and knit I stitch from Tab Back, then I stitch from Tab Front. Continue working from alternate needles until all stitches have been knit onto right needle.30 sts
Tab A Setup
With working needle and extra dpn held together in right hand, knit the first stitch from the left needle onto working needle. Bring yarn to front of extra dpn, slip the second stitch on left needle to dpn. Continue working across remaining stitches, alternating one knit stitch to working needle, with one slipped stitch to extra dpn, ending with kl onto working needle. 16 sts on working needle; 15 stitches on extra dpn. Turn work. Extra dpn is now facing and the working needle is at the back. Place stitches from extra dpn on a stitch holder, if desired, or leave them on the extra dpn.
Tab A Front
Note:Wrong side of tabs face each other; right sides face outward. Work I x I rib across Tab Front as follows: Row I (Ws): Sll, [pI, kl] seven times, ending pl. Row 2 (RS): Sll, [pl, kl] six times, pl, k2tog. I5 sts Row 3: Sll,[kI, pl] seven times. Row 4: Sll, [pI, kl] seven times. Repeat rows 3 & 4 seven times, or until tab is roughly square, ending with a RS row. Place stitches from working needle on a stitch holder, if desired, or leave them on the extra dpn.
Tab A Back
Slip stitches from stitch holder (if using) to extra dpn. Join tail end of yarn from center pull ball and, with wrong side of Tab Front facing, work I x I rib across Tab B as follows: Row I (RS): KI, [pl, kl] seven times. Repeat rows 3 & 4 of Tab A Front seven times, or until ribbed tab is roughly square, ending with a RS row. Break off yarn.
Increase
Note: From this point onward when knitting or purling a yarn over from aprevious row, work into the back of the stitch to close thehole. Row I: Sll, yo, kl, yo [k2, yo] six times [kl, yo] twice [k2, yo] six times, kl, yo. 47 sts Row 2: K across all stitches. Begin working reversible stitch pattern.
Reversible Stitch Pattern:
Row I: Slip I knitwise, [p4, kl]; repeat to last stitch, pl. Row 2: Slip I, [pl, yo, k4]; repeat to last stitch, pl. Row 3: Slip I, [p4, k2]; repeat to last stitch, pl. Row 4: Slip I, (p2, yo, k4); repeat to last stitch, pl. Row 5: Slip I, (p4, k3); repeat to last stitch, pl. Row 6: slip I, [p3, yo, k4]; repeat to last stitch, pl. Row 7 & 8: Slip I, [p4, k4]; repeat to last stitch, pl. Row 9: Slip I, [slip next 4 sts to dpn and hold to back, knit together Ist st from working needle with Ist st from dpn 4 times]; repeat to last stitch, kl. Row I0: Slip I, [k4, yo]; repeat to last stitch, kl. Row Il: Slip I, [kl, p4]; repeat to last stitch, kl. Row I2: Slipl, [k4, yo, pl]: repeat to last stitch, kl. Row I3: Slip I, [k2, p4]; repeat to last stitch, kl. Row I4: Slip I, [k4, yo, p2]; repeat to last stitch, kl. Row I5: Slip I, [k3, p4]; repeat to last stitch, kl. Row I6: Slip I, [k4, yo, p3]; repeat to last stitch, kl. Row 17 & 18: Slip I,[k4, p4]; repeat to last stitch, kl. Row I9: Slip I, [slip next 4 sts to dpn and hold to front, knit together Ist st from working needle with Ist st from dpn 4 times]; repeat to last stitch, pl. Row 20: Repeat row 10. Repeat rows 2 - 20 to desired length, ending final stitch pattern repeat on either Row9or Rowl9.38sts Next Row: Sl I, (k2, k2tog) eight times. 30 sts
Side A
Side B
Tab B Setup
With working needle and extra dpn held together in right hand, work setup row as for Tab A. 15 stitches on working needle; 15 stitches on extra dpn.
Tab B Front
Work I x I rib across Tab Front as follows: Row I [Ws]: Sll, [kl, pl] seven times. Row 2 [RS]: Sll, [pI, kI] seven times. Repeat rowsI & 2 seven times, or until tab is roughly square, ending with a RS row. Slip stitches from working needle to stitch holder, if desired, or leave them on dpn while second half of tab is worked.
Tab B Back
Work Tab B Back over I5 stitches as for Tab A Back.
Join Tabs
Join Tab B Front and Back as for Tab A Front and Back. 30 stitches.
Fish Tail 2
Next row: Sll, kl, (yo, k2) 14x. 44 stitches Next row: Knit across all sts, closing yo gaps by knitting into the back of each stitch. Note: From this point onward when knitting or purling a yarn over from a previous row, work the stitch in the usual way, preserving the yarn overhole. Next row: k2, yo, knit to end. Repeat this row once more. 46stitches Next row: K2, yo, k2tog, knit to end. Repeat this row 2I times. Next Row: k2, yo, k2tog, k to within 4 sts of end, k2tog, k2.Turn. Repeat this row until 7 sts remain. Next row: K2, k2tog twice, k2.6 stitches Next row: Kl, k2tog twice, kl. 4 stitches Final Row: Bo 4
Finishing
Secure ends. Wet block but do not pin. Pat to desired shape and size and leave to dry flat.
Those not ruled by the rudder will be ruled by the rocks. WelshProverb
