Dreadlocks Scarf-lace!
Lise Stoessel 2012 A fun scarf/necklace that can be worn many ways! Using a mohair or angora yarn would feel really yummy around the neck! I designed this to use some handspun yarn that was fairly coarse, so it's more for ornament than warmth.
Difficulty: easy
Skills required: knitting, experience with icords (or check out a youtube tutoriall Gauge: not important! Finished measurements: 74" long blocked, approx 4-5" wide when worn as shown Materials: 200 yds (approx) sport weight yarn (any weight is fine, but this combo will yield the indicated length) sz 8 double pointed needles (either circular or straight - you'll want short circulars if you go that route) yarn needle for weaving in ends
Instructions:
To make 3 ropes (as shown): · divide yarn into 3 equal balls (if you're using more than one kind of yarn, figure out how you'll want to section it. I alternated two different yarns for the prototype, using 27 small balls altogether) Using double-pointed needles, cast on 6 sts for each ball, on the same needle, as shown · K6 from each ball, proceeding along the needle dropping the yarn from one balland picking up the next yarn/ball.. When you've knitted the 3 sections (18 stitches total), slide the stitches to the other end of the double-pointed needle. (Hint: when you start stitching a row all of your working yarns should be trailing from the left end of the section - as pictured. In the picture, I am about to start the next row. My first stitch will be knit into the stitch that is at the right end of the needle). Repeat, giving a slight tug on yarn for first stitch of each section (to close the gap). Repeat until the cords are the desired length. To tie the scarf as depicted: Hold the ropes at the halfway point in your right hand. Drape it around your neck so that the halfway point/loop is a little higher than the loose ends. Take half of the loose ends and pass them through the loop. Take the other half of the loose ends, twist the loop so that it presents the other edge and pass those ends through the loop. You've done a simple over-under weave. For another variation, use two ropes and interweave the four ends separately for a more complex weave.
