Rambling Rows Scarf
A Simple Knits design
A simple scarf knit with a ball of worsted weight yarn on size 9 knitting needles. The curves are formed using short rows in garter stitch. It really shows off long color runs such as in Lion Brand Amazing (top) and Trendsetter Tonalita (bottom). This small scarf hugs the neck to keep away the drafts. Fasten it around your neck and secure it with a pretty stick pin. Or knit more short rows to make it longer.
Materials:
Size 9 (5.5 mm) knitting needles 100 (150) yards of worsted weight yarn\* Large eye tapestry needle \*or more if you want a longer scarf Sizes: 36-43" outside edge x 22-35" inside edge x 5" wide Gauge: 4 sts & 4 ridges (6 rows) = 1" Key: CO - cast on k - knit sts - stitches NOTE: The short rows are worked part way across each row leaving some stitches unworked. Then turn, slip the 1st stitch, and knit back to beginning of the row. CO 20 sts. Row 1: Knit 1 row. Row 12: K8 sts (12 sts unworked), turn, slip 1st st, knit back. Row 13: K7 sts (13 sts unworked), turn, slip 1st st, knit back. Row 14: K6 sts (14 sts unworked), turn, slip 1st st, knit back. Row 15: K5 sts (15 sts unworked), turn, slip 1st st, knit back. Row 16: K4 sts (16 sts unworked), turn, slip 1st st, knit back. Row 17: K3 sts (17 sts unworked), turn, slip 1"t st, knit back. Row 18: Knit all 20 stitches. Row 19: K18 sts (2 sts unworked), turn, slip 1st st, knit back. Row 20: K16 sts (4 sts unworked), turn, slip 1st st, knit back. Row 21: K14 sts (6 sts unworked), turn, slip 1st st, knit back. Row 22: K12 sts (8 sts unworked), turn, slip 1st st, knit back. Row 23: K10 sts (10 sts unworked), turn, slip 1"t st, knit back. Row 24: K8 sts (12 sts unworked), turn, slip 1st st, knit back. Row 25: K6 sts (14 sts unworked), turn, slip 1st st, knit back. Row 26: K4 sts (16 sts unworked), turn, slip 1st st, knit back. Row 27: Knit all 20 stitches. Repeat Rows 2-27 seven (eight) more times and Rows 2-17 once (17 or 19 wedges). Repeat more times if you have more yarn and want a longer scarf. Remember to end with Wedge A for symmetrical ends on your scarf. Bind off all stitches. Weave in yarn tails.
