This easy pattern produces a lightweight scarf that shows off all the gorgeous hues in your favorite multicolored sock yarn in a wavy stitch that reminds me of summer rainstorms. Using a small needle after the large needle rows keeps the elongated stitches neat and makes the scarf reversible. YARN: 1 Hank variegated or hand painted fingering or sock weight yarn Used here: Cascade Yarns Heritage Paints in 9692 Dahlia NEEDLES: You will need 3 sizes of needles but the exact sizes are not crucial. Using the larger needle options will give you a slightly wider, longer scarf. But any mix of needle sizes will work.
SMALL needles: #0, 1 or 2 MEDIUM needles: #3, 4 or 5 LARGE needles: # 13, 15 or 17 JS: approximately 7 inches wide by \~ 40 inches long (or length of your choice CAST ON 38 sts very loosely. (lf you use long-tail, space sts about 1/5 inch apart on your ndl (loosen up on the thumb yarn, which is the one which affects the stitch spacing).\* If you use knit-on or cable CO, use your largest needle.）\*REALLY. See #2 here: http://pattylyons.com/2013/08/top-ten-least-favorite-knitting-myths/ Isaw her demo it-it's TRUE! GARTER ST BORDER: On medium ndls, knit next 4 rows (to complete 2 ridges in garter stitch.) GIN STITCH PATTERN, switching needle sizes when indicated by instructions:
| Row1 | On MEDIUM ndls: | K1 *k2tog x 2, (yo, k1) x 4, k2tog x 2* rep b/w* 2 more times, k1 |
| Row 2 | On MEDIUM ndls: | Knit all sts |
| Row3 | On LARGE ndls: | Knit all sts |
| Row4 | OnSMALL ndls: | Knit all sts |
| Row5 | OnSMALL ndls: | Knit all sts |
Rep these 5 rows even until scarf is 40"or desired length, with about 8 feet of yarn remaining. End pattern after either row 2 or 4. GARTER ST BORDER: On medium ndls, knit 4 rows in garter stitch (2 ridges) D OFF very loosely, using the medium ndl, or use a size 8 or 9 ndl to bind off TO BLOCK: Stretch scarf the long way to pullthe elongated stiches slightly, and pin each scallop into shape at both ends. Mist with a spritzer bottle or cover with clean damp hand towels. Allow to dry completely. TO STORE: Fold, roll, or hang over a pants hanger to keep stitches neat while in storage. CARE INSTRUCTIONS: Hand wash with wool wash in cool water, if needed. Roll to dry in clean towel (but do not wring), and then re-block as above.
