Katelyn's Scarf
Sections of rib, cable and beading provide lovely detail in this long, versatile scarf. This yarn blocks to combine wonderful stitch definition and lightness that highlight this intricate design. The central section in simple ribbing can be worn open to maximize length, looped softly, or wrapped for extra warmth - perfect for early fall to the end of winter! Lush cables and subtle beading highlight the scarf's softly draping ends. Match it with Katelyn's Beanie. YARN:
Colinton Lace
PROJECT: SKILL LEVEL: 2 x 50 gr skeins (450yds/411m) Intermediate. Uses a variety of stitches and beading, no shaping.
EQUIPMENT:
US Size 7 (4.5mm) straight knitting needles US Size 14 (.75mm) steel crochet hook sized to drawthroughbead Cable needle (cn) NOTIONS: GAUGE: #60 x 6/o round silver lined glass beads 24 sts x 24 rows = 4" square over cable pattern.
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USE A LIFELINE:
Aneasyway to'catch'dropped stitches! Runafinethreadthroughthestitchesofacompletedrow. It takes just a few seconds. If disaster strikes, you only ever have to unravel back to the'lifeline' row and your stitches will be safe and easy to slip back onto the needle. Use a lifeline as often as you like and knitwithconfidence!
BEADING STITCH:
BSL (Bead slip stitch): Pick up bead, sliding it onto the shaft of the crochet hook. Using hook, lift first stitch from left needle. Pull stitch through bead and slip (with bead on) to right needle. The CO and BO will determine the finished dimensions. It is important that these widths are consistent particularly where symmetry is important. The knitting will slide and move due to the silky quality of the mohair. The structure you may be looking for will be in the CO and BO edges. Leave long tails at completion or on any knots and weave these in before washing. Knots have a tendency to loosen until after the wash process. Fill sink with lukewarm water. Dilute mild detergent solution before submerging garment and allow it to soak. We recommend using Unicorn Fiber Wash. Minimize agitation as this may felt the fibers. Rinse thoroughly under tap until suds are eliminated. If there is concern over residual dyes left in the yarn, we recommend adding some white household vinegar to the wash water to complete dye absorption. We highly recommend adding a 10-minute soak in Unicorn Fiber Rinse solution diluted in cool water. It helps to remove static and protect the garment. Gently squeeze out excess water in a towel and proceed to block the garment. Stretch the CO and BO to the desired widths, and pin into place on dry towel. Use pins to create an even edge in between, and to stretch and hold any 'points' knitted along the edge. The stitching will become very smooth and even. Allow to completely dry before unpinning.
INSTRUCTIONS
Cast on 46 sts, using a very stretchy, loose method, to ensure scarf edge will block to size. Row 1:K.
CABLE PATTERN
Row 2: [RS] P4, \*Slip 3 sts to cn and hold in back of work, K3, K3 from cn, P2, rep from \* to last 2 sts, P2. Row 3: [WS] K4, \*P6, K2, rep from \* to last 2 sts, K2. Row 4: P4, \*K6, P2, rep from \* to last 2 sts, P2. Rows 5,7,9,11: [WS] K4, \*P6, K2, rep from \* to last 2 sts, K2. Rows 6,8,10: [RS] P4, \*K6, P2, rep from \* to last 2 sts, P2. Repeat Rows 2-11 five times, creating a total of 60 rows of cable pattern. Row 12: P4, \*Slip 3 sts to cn and hold in back of work, K3, K3 from cn, P2, rep from \* to last 2 sts, P2. Row 13: K4, \*P6, K2, rep from \* to last 2 sts, K2.
BEAD PATTERN
Row 14: P4, yo \*BSL, K2, psso, yo, BSL, K2, psso, yo, k2tog, yo, rep from\* to last 4 sts, P4 Row 15: K4, \*P6, K2, rep from \* to last 2 sts, K2. Row 16: P4, \*K6, P2, rep from \* to last 2 sts, P2. Row 17: K4, \*P6, K2, rep from \* to last 2 sts, K2. Repeat Rows 14-17 twice more, creating a total of 12 rows of beaded pattern. Row 18: P4, \*K6, P2, rep from \* to last 2 sts, P2. Row 19: K4, \*P6, K2, rep from \* to last 2 sts, K2. Work CABLE PATTERN Rows 2-11 four times, creating a total of 40 rows of cable pattern. Work rows 12 and 13, to twist final cable.
SCARF CENTER
The next two rows form the scarf center pattern. Repeat them until scarf measures 25" when stretched. RS: P4, \*K2, P2, rep from \* to last 2 sts, P2. WS: K4, \*P2, K2, rep from \* to last 2 sts, K2. Work CABLE PATTERN Rows 2-11 four times, creating a total of 40 rows of cable pattern. Work rows 12 and 13, to twist final cable. Work Rows 18 and 19. AD PATTERN Rows 14-17 three times, creating a total of 12 rows of beaded patter Work CABLE PATTERN Rows 2-11 six times, creating a total of 60 rows of cable pattern. Work rows 12 and 13, to twist final cable. Bind off using a very stretchy, loose method, to ensure scarf will block to required width. Weave in tail.
