Colourful Woolly Scarf
A pattern to knit a simple yet stylish moss (seed) stitch scarf in 100% wool (4 ply) Thank you for buying this pattern from DT Craft & Design. We hope that you will enjoy making your scarf as much as we enjoyed designing it. To ensure you get the best results please read all the instructions carefully before starting thepattern. This scarf is knitted in moss stitch (US seed stitch) which looks fancy and stylish even though it is a simple pattern which only uses knit and purl stitches. There is no shaping or making up and, even if you are new to knitting, you can knit this in a couple of evenings. will make a scarf 20cm (8ins) wide by 130cm (51ins) long You will need: 200g (7 oz) 4ply wool yarn One pair 33/4 mm needles (Us 5, old UK size 9) or size required to achieve the stated tension
Knitting Abbreviations:
K -knit P-purl ins - inch/es cm - centimetre/s st/s - stitch/es
Tension
Before you begin, make a tension square (gauge swatch) to ensure that the scarf is the correct size when it is finished. Tension: 22sts and 39 rows worked in moss (seed) stitch using size 33/4 mm needles (Us 5, old UK size 9) should measure 10cm (4ins) square. If your square is smaller than 10cm (4ins) using the suggested needles, increase the size of the needles until the desired tension is reached. If your square is larger, then smaller needles should be tried until your tension square is the right size. Note: Not everyone knits to exactly the same proportions and it may be that when you work your tension/gauge swatch, you can't get both the rows and the stitches per cm/inch correct. In this case, go for the correct stitches and use measurements to adjust the rows rather than relying purely on the number of rows. For example, if a pattern calls for 20sts and 18 rows to 10cm (4ins) and you have 20sts and 20 rows with one size needles, and 18sts and 18 rows with the next size down, use the needles which give the correct stitch measurement. Your rows may need to be adjusted, and the proportions may not be exactly as specified, but you should get a better result with the correct stitches.
To make your scarf
Using 33/4 mm needles (Us 5, old UK size 9) or size required to achieve the stated tension cast on 45sts. Work 264 rows [approx. 130cm (51ins)], changing between your skeins at irregular intervals to form uneven stripes and working each row as follows: \*K1, P1, rep from \* to last st, K1 (ie: always ending with K as last st on each row). Cast off.
Care instructions
Handwashing using vegetable-based soap flakes, a gentle handwash liquid or a mild hair shampoo is recommended. Avoid biological detergents and anything with optical brighteners or bleach as this may damage the yarn. Don't allow the item to soak. Rinse thoroughly. Gently squeeze, then roll the item carefully in an old towel to soak up the excess moisture. Do not wring. After washing, gently pull the item into shape and dry flat, either outside if the weather is fine, or in a warm airing cupboard or room, but not on a radiator or near direct heat.
For yarn stockists please contact:
DT Craft & Design, 7 Fonthill Grove, Sale, Cheshire, M33 4FR · tel / fax: 0161 718 3818 · email: info@dtcrafts.co.uk Website: www.dtcrafts.co.uk
Need any help?
If you need any help, or have any questions or comments about this pattern please get in touch. You can contact us by email, telephone, fax or in writing at the address below.
Gallery
We'd love to hear from you and see pictures of your finished projects. We have a Gallery section on our website to showcase your work. Email us a digital photograph of your items or send us a print and we will feature as many as we can in the Gallery. If you want your photographs returned please enclose a stamped addressed envelope when sending them. We will take good care of any photographs you send us but can not be responsible for any damage in the post so please send us copies and not your treasured originals! If you enjoyed this pattern why not try one of our other projects? In addition to our patterns we supply project kits, dyes, yarns, equipment and books to take your imagination further. Project kits · Hand dyeing starter kits · Dyes and fixers Undyed yarns · Hand dyed yarns Dyeing equipment and accessories · Knitting needles Crochet hooks · Books, beads and more! Visit www.dtcrafts.co.uk or contact us for more details email: info@dtcrafts.c0.uk · tel/fax: 0161 718 3818 DT Craft & Design, 7 Fonthill Grove, Sale, Cheshire, M33 4FR personal callers by appointment only please www.dtcrafts.co.uk www.dtcrafts.co.uk
