Little Fountain Infinity Scarf
This scarf can be done in a variety of yarn weights, but I find it looks better using either a heather colored or solid colored yarn. It looks too busy with self-striping yarn. The stitch pattern is somewhat lacey over only 4 rows with a stitch pattern multiple of 4 +1. The numbers below will produce an infinity scarf approximately 49" long in both yarn weights. The width in the sock/fingering is 8", and for the worsted weight approximately 7 Y2" wide. If you want it longer, cast on more stitches in multiples of 4. If you want it smaller, cast on less stitches in multiples of 4. For the purple scarf I used one skein of Lorna's Laces Shepherd Sock (430 yds) with size 3 circular needle about 29" long or whatever you feel comfortable with that will hold all your stitches without stretching. For the green and pink scarf I used 1 skeins of Aslan Trends Invernal (295 yds) with size 8 circular needle about 29" long or whatever you feel comfortable with that will hold all your stitches without stretching. Sock or Fingering Weight yarn: Cast on 229 sts Worsted Weight Yarn: Cast on 177 sts Cast on loosely, place marker and join to begin work in the round being careful not to twist your work. Edging Pattern Begin Little Fountain pattern as follows: Round 4: K1, \*YO, K3, YO, K1: repeat from \* to end of round Round 5: Knit Repeat rounds 4 through 7 for the body of the scarf - approximately 18 repeats for the sock/fingering weight, and 11 repeats for the worsted weight. You must end with round 7 before beginning the edging. Repeat the 3 rounds of the edging pattern. Cast off loosely. If you want to knit a swatch to check your gauge for size adjustments, cast on a number of stitches divisible by 4 and then cast on 1 more stitch. Follow the Little Fountain pattern but to knit flat (not in the round), purl rows 5 and 7. Questions? Email me at: knittincathair@gmail.com
