By Nat Raedwulf Leo Moon is the 'sister scarf to Capricorn. Created for my friend Alison, Leo Moon was designed to be a luxurious scarf fit for the king or queen of the jungle, and warm enough to keep one cozy during the Leo full moon (which occurs in the dead of Winter). Beginning with a rich merino wool and silk blend, and using combination of classical cables and lace, this royal scarf is a sophisticated and elegant while also having weight and warmth. Although it contains multiple cable and lace combinations, this project suitable for the brave intermediate/ beginner who has some knowledge of cabling. A simple 8 row repeat that is easily remembered after a few repetitions makes this scarf possible to work without constantly having to reference the pattern. Lack of border stitches creates a simple yet elegant wave down the length and ends of the scarf. Final Measurement: Length: 72 Inches / width: 11 inches
Materials Used:
·6 skeins of Knit Picks Gloss DK (approximately 740 meters) “Winter Night" colourway pictured ·Pair 4 mm straight or circular needles ·Cableneedle ·Tapestry needle, and pins for finishing and blocking.
Techniques Used:
RS - Right Side WS - wrong Side CN - Cable Needle CO- Cast on K - Knit P - Purl Yo - Yarn over SSK - Slip 2 stitches, knit together K2tog - Knit 2 stitches together S1 K2tog, PSSO - Slip 1 stitch, knit 2 stitches together, pass slipped stitch over (2 decreased stitches total) BO - bind off C4B - Cable 4 back C4F - Cable 4 forward FC - Front Cross: Sl 3 sts to cn and hold in front, k2, then sl the purl st from cn back to left-handed needle and purl it, then k2 from cn. BC - Back Cross: Sl 3 sts to cn and hold in back, k2, then sl the purl st from cn back to left-handed needle and p it, then k2 from cn.
Gauge\*:
20 sts over 4 inches/ 10 cm in Stockinette Stitch (unblocked) \*exact gauge is not necessary for this pattern
Directions:
CO 72 stitches loosely (l use the long-tail cast-on method) Set Up Row: K across. Begin pattern as charted: (8 row repeat) Repeat rows 1-8 until you reach approximately 72 inches or until length desired. K 1 row, BOloosely Block Scarf and enjoy!
