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CLEO Diagonal Striped Scarf
Finished Measurements: Approx 60" along longest side and 25” along tallest side after blocking Materials: Cleo 1—50g hank each of 5 colors: Color A: 137: Tutu; Color B: 106: Lemon; Color C: 155: Turquoise; Color D: 100: White; Color E: 138: Pigtail Needles: Size US 5 (3.75mm) 16"’ or 24", or size needed to obtain gauge Gauge: 21 sts = 4" in garter stitch after blocking Exact gauge isn't crucial, but it will affect the shawl's size and the amount of yarn used.
Pattern Stitch
Row 1 (RS): K1, kf&b, knit to last 3 sts, k2tog, k1. Row 2 (WS): Knit to last 2 sts, kf&b, k1. Repeat rows 1 & 2 for pattern.
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Notes:
Keep repeating the 2 rows of pattern stitch to build the scarf's diagonal shape. Follow the suggested striping pattern, or experiment with your own! Carry the unused color of yarn loosely up the side of the work. Cut yarn when larger areas are complete.
Directions
With color A, cast on 5 sts. Color A: work 74 rows. Join B. (42 sts) Color B: work 2 rows. (43 sts) Color A: work 8 rows (47 sts) Color B: work 4 rows (49 sts) Color A: work 6 rows (52 sts) Color B: work 6 rows (55 sts) Color A: work 4 rows (57 sts) Color B: work 8 rows (61 sts) Color A: work 2 rows (62 sts) Cut A. Color B: work 2 rows (63 sts) Join C. Color C: work 2 rows (64 sts) Color B: work 2 rows (65 sts) Color C: work 2 rows (66 sts) Color B: work 2 rows (67 sts) Color C: work 2 rows (68 sts) Color B: work 2 rows (69 sts) Color C: work 2 rows (70 sts) Color B: work 2 rows (71 sts) Color C: work 2 rows (72 sts) Color B: work 4 rows (74 sts) Color C: work 30 rows (89 sts) Cut C. Color B: work 4 rows (91 sts) Join D. Color D: work 4 rows (93 sts) Color B: work 4 rows (95 sts) Color D: work 4 rows (97 sts) Color B: work 4 rows (99 sts) Cut B. Color D: work 16 rows (107 sts) Join E. Color E: work 2 rows (108 sts) Color D: work 12 rows (114 sts) Color E: work 4 rows (116 sts) Color D: work 8 rows (120 sts) Color E: work 8 rows (124 sts) Color D: work 4 rows (126 sts) Cut D. Color E: work 22 rows (137 sts) Bind off loosely.
Finishing
Weave in ends. Block, stretching to straighten out stripes and shape.
