SEED BORDER GRAFFITI SCARF Knitting Pattern by Elaine Hamilton - Detailed Instructions and Materials

SEED BORDER GRAFFITI SCARF

designed by Elaine Hamilton

SIZE one size

MEASUREMENTS

34 /2" wide by 9" long

MATERIALS

· 2 skeins Lion Brand Baby's First 100% Extra Fine Merino (100g; 120yds) in color of your choice (color used: 100/White) or other size 5 (bulky) yarn NOTE: If you are going to dye the scarf, cotton and wool yarns absorb color much better and more vividly than acrylic yarns · US size 9 (5.50mm) needle or other needles which will give the stated gauge ·Yarn needle · Scarf pin · spray fabric dye (optional)

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GAUGE

12 sts and 17 rows = 4"/10cm in seed pattern stitch using sz 9 needles

ABBREVIATIONS

k knit p purl STITCH PATTERN(S) Seed stitch (any number of even sts) Row 1 k1, p1, repeat across Row 2 p1, k1, repeat across Repeat these rows for pattern

Diagonal stripe stitch (8 sts)

Row 1 k4, p4, repeat across Row 2 k3, \*(p4, k4), repeat from \*, ending with k Row 3 p2, \*(k4, p4), repeat from \*, ending with p2 Row 4 k1, \*(p4, k4), repeat from \*, ending with k3 Row 5 p4, k4, repeat across Row 6 p3, \*(k4, p4), repeat from \*, ending with p1 Row 7 k2, \*(p4, k4), repeat from \*, ending with k2 Row 8 p1, \*(k4, p4), repeat from \*, ending with p Repeat above 8 rows for pattern

SEED BORDER GRAFFITI SCARF

designed by Elaine Hamilton Diagonal Stripe pattern chart Row

- knit, - = purl on odd rows = purl, - = knit on even rows

Scarf

Cast on 104 stitches. Work 3" in Seed stitch pattern Start Diagonal Stripe pattern Work until total piece height is approximately 7 1/2", ending with Row 8 Start Seed stitch pattern Work until piece height is approx. 9" Bind off in pattern.

Finishing

Weave in yarn ends.

Dyeing

Wash scarf (optional). Let dry thoroughly. Following fabric dye manufacturer's instructions, spray fabric dye in your own design and colors. Let dry thoroughly. Pin, wear and enjoy. This pattern has been designed and test knit with care, but as with all things, the outcome will be determined by the skill of the knitter. If you have any questions regarding this pattern, please do not hesitate to contact me at the email address below. This pattern is copyrighted and is covered under the copyright laws of the US. Purchase of this pattern entitles you to use it for your personal use. You may use this pattern for charity knitting. This pattern may not be used commercially or for profit. Please take time to “like" me on Facebook; http://www.facebook.com/#1/EggFooYarnDesigns "follow" me on Twitter; https://twitter.com/eggfooyarn and/or on Instagram; http://instagram.com/eggfooyarndesigns#