THE COMMUTER SCARF
A bias knit scarf so simple it can be knit on the bus while commuting to and from work. This scarf highlights the natural beauty of Noro Iro yarn & its long repeats by knitting in garter stitch on the diagonal. This scarf is pure pleasure to knit, to wear and to give. A.K.A., Diagonal Garter Scarf
My gift to you; this free pattern for your fingers' fancy!
$\circledcirc$ 2007, Ruth Ellen All Rights Reserved fingersfancy.blogspot.com
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Skills Needed
This is an easy pattern and could be completed by a beginning knitter. The stitches used include: knit; yarn Over; knit two together; slip, slip, knit; knit three together, and slip, slip, slip, knit. This scarf is completely reversible.
Yarn Requirements and Notes
Noro Iro 100 gm x 2 skeins, or similar yarn with long repeats. Total: 240 meters Content: $\tt{75\%}$ Wool, ${}_{\sim}5\%$ Silk WPI: 8 Yarn weight: Heavy worsted
Tension, Needles, and Notions
Tension: Stocking stitch: 14 sts / 10 cm (4 in) 20 rows / 10 cm (4 in) Garter stitch: 13 sts / 10 cm (4 in) 26 rows / 10 cm (4 in) Needles: 6.5 mm (10.5 US) Notions: Measuring tape, blunt tapestry needle, rust proof blocking pins.
Size
Unblocked: 150 cm x 16 cm (59.1 in x 6.3 in) Blocked: 165 cm x 17 cm (65 in x 6.7 in)
Notes
Before starting, measure 1ll m, 85 cm (38 ft, 9 in) at from the end of one of the skeins, then place a slipknot at this point. This will mark the point at which you should start Chart 2 to finish off your scarf.
Abbreviations
gm: gram WPI: Wraps Per Inch sts: stitches cm: centimeter in: inch mm: millimeter US: US size knitting needle m: meter
Pattern:
Cast on 4 stitches and then proceed to Chart l, row 1. Odd numbered rows: read the chart from right to left. Even numbered rows: read the chart from left to right. Right side (RS): Odd numbered rows. Wrong side (Ws): Even numbered rows When you finish rows 28 & 29, keep repeating these two rows until you reach your slipknot. When you reach the end of your first skein of wool, do an invisible felted join and continue knitting. At the point that you reach your slipknot finish the row you are currently knitting. Then proceed to Chart 2 as follows. If your last row was on the right side (a 29 row), go to Chart 2, row 28 (i.e., skip row 29 of Chart 2). Alternately, if your last row was on the wrong side (a 28 row), go to the start of Chart 2, at row 29. After completing Chart 2, weave in your ends using a blunt darning needle. Then, if desired, block your work to the indicated measurements. (I recommend blocking this scarf for improved drape and to square the ends.)
[Symbol Key
Knit on right side Knit on wrong side Yarn over 人Knit 2 together (K2tog)入 Slip, Slip Knit (SSK)
Knitting Resources:
1. Chart Reading - http://www.eunnyjang.com/knit/2006/03/majoring_ in_lace_part_i.html 2. Yarn over - http://www.knittinghelp.com/knitting/basic_techniques/increase.php 3. SSK & K2tog - http://www.knittinghelp.com/knitting/basic_techniques/decrease.php 4. Felted join - htp://www.knittinghelp.com/knitting/basic_techniques/misc.php 5. Blocking your work - http://www.eunnyjang.com/knit/2006/12/how_to_be_happy.html
[Symbol Key
Knit on right side 一 Knit on wrong side O Yarn over 人 Knit 2 together (K2tog) 入 Slip, Slip Knit (SSK) Knit 3 together (K3tog) 入 Slip, Slip, Slip Knit (SSSK) Bind off
Questions? Contact Ruth at FINGERSFANCY@INBOX.COM
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