Flower Seart
by Robyn Diliberto for Make One
Design Features
A quick and easy project - this lovely little scarf is knit in fisherman's rib and finished with a knitted flower and button. Size: One size fits most. Yarn required: 150 yards fingering weight yarn\* \*Yarn used is labelled 26sts/4" (sport weight), but it seemed as fine as any sock yan. Blocked Gauge: 26 sts/32 ro $\mathsf{W S}=4^{\mathsf{w}}\left(\begin{array}{l}{\end{array}}\end{array}\right)$ 10cm) in Fisherman's Rib stitch pattern
Needles:
Size 5 U.S. $(3.75\,\mathsf{m m})$ ) needles (set of 5 double pointed or two circulars) or size needed to obtain gauge. Other Supplies: Size F $(3.75\,\mathsf{m m})$ crochet hook Waste yarn Tapestry Needle Skill Level: Advanced Beginner/lntermediate Yarn Used for sample: Swiss Mountain Silk by Hand Maiden $65\%$ cashmere/ $35\%$ silk With Size 5 U.S. needles (straight or circular - knitter's choice) cast on 27 stitches. \*Fisherman's Rib Stitch pattern (instructions include a two stitch selvage at each edge): Row 1: Slip I purlwise, purl 1, knit 23, purl 1, knit 1. Row 2: Slip 1 purlwise, knit 1, \*purl i, knit next stitch in the row below [insert right hand needle into the center of the stitch one row below next stitch on left hand needle, knit this stitch slipping the stitch above off the needle at the same time]; repeat from \* until 3 stitches remain, end purl 1, knit 2. Row 3: Slip 1 purlwise, purl 1, \*knit next stitch in the row below, purl 1; repeat from \* until 3 stitches remain, end knit I below, purl 1, knit 1. Repeat Rows 2 and 3 until piece measures approximately 13.5-14.5" ending with Row 3. (should just fit around the base of the neck). Next Row: Slip I purlwise, knit to end. Cut yarn leaving a 36" tail for finishing, thread tail through a tapestry needle, thread needle through 27 stitches and pull up to gather until edge forms a small circle, thread needle through the stitches again and secure. This is a good point to stop and block the scarf - this will allow checking the length before finishing. The scarf will relax and lengthen some when blocked, After blocking it should fit comfortably around the base of the neck, measuring approximately 15-16". \* Some kniters don't like to work a long length of ribbing - in that case note that the stitch pattern may be worked as follows with nearly identical results: Row 2: Slip 1 purlwise, knit 1, \*knit 1, knit 1 below; repeat from \* until 3 stitches remain, knit 3. Row 3: Slip 1 purlwise, knit 1, \*knit 1 below, knit 1; repeat from \* until 3 stitches remain, knit 1 below, knit 2.
Flower
With Size 5 U.S. $(3.75\,\mathsf{m m})$ ) double pointed needles (or two circular needles) cast on 9 stitches, join and knit one round. Round 2: Knit in front, back and front again of each stitch - 27 stitches. Round 3: Knit. Round 4: Knit in front, back and front again of each stitch - 81 stitches. Round 5: Knit. Round 6: Knit in front, back, and front again of each stitch - 243 sts. Rounds 7, 8, 9: Knit. Bind offloosely purlwise. Cut yarn leaving a 36" tail for finishing. Set aside.
Queen's Ball Button
With Size 5 U.s. double pointed or straight needles, cast on 8 stitches. Row l: Knit in front and back of each stitch; 16 stitches. Row 2: \*purl 1, knit 1; repeat from \* to end of row. Row 3: \*knit 1, purl 1; repeat from \* to end of row. Row 4, 6, 8, 10: Repeat Row 2. Row 5, 7, 9: Repeat Row 3. Row 1l: Knit two together 8 times. Cut yarn leaving a 36" tail, thread tail through a tapestry needle, thread needle through the 8 stitches and pull up to gather. Sew side seam. Stuff with yarn or fiberill, not too firmly (button must be able to fit through center of flower). With tapestry needle thread tail through cast on stitches, pull to gather up, secure tail. Set aside.
Finishing
With a Size F crochet hook, single crochet in each stitch along both long edges of scarf to stabilize. Attach (sew) Ball Button to center of small circle At opposite end (cast on edge) of scarf, thread cast on tail through a tapestry needle. Thread tapestry needle through cast on stitches, pull up tail until edge measures half of the circumference needed for center of flower (buttonhole) [approx. 1"] forming a half circle, secure tail. With a Size F crochet hook, single crochet the half circle edge of scarf to half of center of flower (buttonhole) circumference to join the two pieces together (or stitch together with a length of yarn and tapestry needle using an overcast stitch). Weave in ends and block gently. If flower looks flat try a shot of steam with an iron - keep the iron at least 6" away from the scarf/flower Resources: Fisherman's Rib A Treasury of Knitting Patterns by Barbara G. Walker, Page 44, ISBN: 0-942018-16-8. Queen's Ball Knitting Over the Edge by Nicky Epstein Page 160, ISBN: 1-931543-75-5 This pattern is copyrighted and may not be reproduced without written permission. $\circledcirc$ Robyn Diiberto; All Rights Reserved; 06/10/2008 Ravelry ID: MakeOne Blog: http://makeone.blogdrive.com/
