Cresting wave Scarf
A perfect project for the new lace knitter.
Materials 1 skein of Panda Silk or Panda Superwash (186yards/50grams) US 5 needles or size for a gauge you like Yarn needle for weaving in ends Gauge 6 stitches to the inch in pattern but not critical Finished size 4 inches wide and 56 inches long ater blocking BadCatDesigns $@2009$ all rights reserved. This pattern was written with great care, but "Hey! I'm only human!" Have a question? Email the cat... The lace motif used for this scarf is in the “feather and fan” family. There are many patterns that use various twists and turns on this motif. This pattern has a natural scallop, which is caused by the separation of the increases and the decreases. There are many ways to vary this motif, so feel free to fool around! instructions 1) Cast-on 30 stitches using a long-tail cast-on. 2) Knit 4 rows (2 ridges of garter stitch) 3) K4, [K2tog] twice, [YO, k1] three times, YO, [SSK] twice, [K2tog] twice, [YO, K1] three times, YO, [SSK] twice, K4 4) K4, P to last 4 stitches, K4 5) K 6) K4, P to last 4 stitches, K4 7) K 8) K 9) Repeat steps 3-8 until yarn is almost used up. You will be repeating chart rows 5-10. 10) Knit 4 rows (2 ridges of garter stitch.) 11) Cast-off loosely in your favorite manor. 12) Soak in cool water until totally wet (at least 30 minutes) and squeeze gently. 13) Roll in towel to remove extra water. 14) Lay flat to block, shaping to suggested size, and leave until totally dry. 15) Weave in ends and enjoy!
Key Garter stitch: knit on odd and even numbered rows JKnit on odd numbered rows and purl on even numbered rows p JPurl on odd numbered rows and knit on even numbered rows Yarn-over Left-leaning decrease (SSK for most knitters) Right leaning decrease (K2tog for most knitters) Rowrepeat K=Knit P=Purl YO $\lvert=$ Yarn-over SSK $\equiv$ Slip, slip, knit K2tog $\leftrightharpoons$ Knit 2 together
