Learn to Knit a Spiral Scarf
A knitting pattern + video tutorial by Staci Perry, www.verypink.com
Size: any length you like - using one hank of the recommended yarn will make a scarf that is about 52" long Needles: Size 7 US (4.5mm), circulars or straights Yarn: 1 hank of Hazel Knits DK Lively yarn (275 yards, 140 grams), I used the color "Vamp" http:// www.hazelknits.com/cateqories/Shop-Yarn/DK-Lively/ Additional Materials: a row counter is a good idea, you'll also need a tapestry needle for weaving in ends Gauge: 5 stitches per inch in garter stitch
Abbreviations:
BO - bind-off http://verypink.com/2010/03/13/video-binding-off/ CO - cast-on http://verypink.com/2010/03/13/video-long-tail-cast-on/ K - knit http://verypink.com/2010/03/13/vide0-the-knit-stitch/ W&T-wrap and turn Video Tutorial: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pMdLA l0iRQ Wrap and Turn: Pull the working yarn forward between the two needles, slip the next stitch from the left needle to the right, pull the working yarn back between the two needles, then slip that stitch back from the right needle to the left.Turn work. Directions: Using the long-tail cast-on, CO 16 stitches. Setup Row: K across 16 stitches SHORTROW REPEAT Row 1: K 12, w&t Row 2: K back across 12 stitches to the end of the row Row 3: K10, w&t Row 4: K back across 10 stitches to the end of the row Row 5: K 8, w&t Row 6: K back across 8 stitches to the end of the row Row 7: K6, w&t Row 8: K back across 6 stitches to the end of the row Row 9: K4, w&t Row 10: K back across 4 stitches to the end of the row Row 11: K 4, pick up the wrap around the 5th stitch and knit it together with the 5th stitch. Continue across row, picking up wraps and knitting them together with the stitch on stitches 7, 9, 11, 13. Knit remaining 3 stitches to the end of the row. Row 12: K back across all 16 stitches. orking Rows 1-12 until you're nearly out of yarn, or your scarf is the desired lengtl
Finishing:
Ending after Row 12, K one row, then BO. Weave in the ends.
Blocking:
Blocking your scarf will help to even out all of your stitches, and help with the spiral shape. Using a wool soap and lukewarm water, hand wash your scarf. Squeeze out the excess water, then roll it up in a dry bath towel. Step all over the rolled-up bath towel to remove the excess water. Hang your scarf around the "neck" of a clothes hanger, and twist the spirals into shape. Allow it to air dry in that shape. Copyright 2012, Staci Perry. This pattern and pictures are the property of Staci Perry. All rights reserved. Pattern is available for personal use only. No unauthorized reproduction, in whole or in part, or distribution of this pattern or content, including text or pictures is allowed. No commercial reproduction of garments from this pattern is allowed without prior permission from Staci Perry. Remember - "personal use" means that this pattern has been purchased for one person. Please don't share copyrighted patterns.
