a la Ouest - a Scarf
A la Ouest is an irregularly shaped rectangular scarf worked lengthwise with widening ends. The clever use of a simple short-row technique creates the wider ends of the scarf that take full advantage of hand dyed yarns withlong colour repeats. Knit against contrast garter stitch background rows, the colours from these hand-dyed yarns ‘pop' in stocking stitch, creating a stained glass effect. Pattern and photographs by Esther Budd, Modeled by N. Budd fishykissknits.com SIZE Men or Women: Large (adaptable lengths based on cast on), modeled sample is 72 inches long, 10.5 inches at the widest and 7 inches at the narrowest points. Length is easily adjustable.
FINISHED MEASUREMENTS (after blocking)
At narrowest section: 7 inches At Widest section: 10.5 inches Length: 72 inches
MATERIALS
[MC] Sundara Sock [100% superwash merin0; 370yd/338m per 100g skein]; color: Black; 1 skein (substitute any solid or tonal sock yarn with the same gauge) [CC] Schoppel-Wolle Crazy Zauberball [75% Virgin Wool, 25% Nylon; 459yd/420m per 100g skein]; color: 1153 2092; 1 skein (substitute Noro Kureyon sock yarn) or any other coordinating sock yarn (solid colours also create a beautifuleffect) 1 set(s) US #3/3.5mm straight needles 1 - 36 inch length US #3/3.25mm circular needle stitch markers, 10 scissors
GAUGE
6 sts/9 rows = 4" in stocking stitch (prior to blocking)
PATTERN NOTES
This scarf is knit in one piece, lengthwise. To finish ends of scarf, stitches are picked up at each end and several rows are worked with short rows to create a wavy finished edge. Garter stitch - knit every row - 2 rows worked create 1 garter stitch ridge Stocking stitch - Row 1: knit, Row 2: purl Legend: PM - place marker MM - move marker Sl1 - slip 1 stitch, purlwise Work Short Rows in stocking stitch as follows adapted from Cat Bordhi's technique: (See video Cat Bordhi's Sweet Tomato Heel Socks) On right side rows: knit number of stitches required, turn slip next stitch, \*purl following stitch & pull yarn tight, repeat once from \*, purl to end of row, turn when approaching the stitch that was slipped, pick up the leg below the slipped stitch, put it on the needle with the slipped stitch, then knit the 2 loops together as one purl number of stitches required, turn slip next stitch, \*knit following stitch & pull yarn tight, repeat once from \*, knit to end of row, turn when approaching the stitch that was slipped, pick up the leg below the slipped stitch, put it on the needle with the slipped stitch, then purl the 2 loops together as one
PATTERN
With [MC] yarn and 3.5mm circular needle, cast on 420 stitches, using knitted cast on method. Turn (Right side facing) Work garter stitch for 4 rows, (2 ridges in garter stitch) Change to [CC], work garter stitch for 2 rows (1 ridge) Change to [MC], work garter stitch for 4 rows (2 ridges) Change to [CC], work garter stitch for 2 rows (1 ridge) Change to [MC], work garter stitch for 4 rows (2 ridges) Change to [CC], work garter stitch for 2 rows (1 ridge) Change to [MC], work garter stitch for 2 rows (1 ridge) Change to [CC], work garter stitch for 2 rows (1 ridge) Change to [MC], work garter stitch for 2 rows (1 ridge), cut [MC] yarn FIRST SHORT ROW SET - END A (one end of scarf): \*With RS facing, change to [CC] Knit 50 stitches, turn, PM, Sl1, purl to beginning of row, turn Knit 60 stitches, turn, PM, Sl1, purl to beginning of row, turn Knit 70 stitches, turn, PM, Sl1 , purl to beginning of row, turn Knit 80 stitches, turn, PM, Sl1, purl to beginning of row, turn Knit 70 stitches, turn, MM, Sl1, purl to beginning of row, turn Knit 60 stitches, turn, MM, Sl1, purl to beginning of row, turn Knit 50 stitches, turn, MM, Sl1, purl to beginning of row, turn Completes End A first set of short rows FIRST SHORT ROW SET - END B (other end of scarf): Knit to end of row (opposite end of scarf), turn WS facing, Purl 50 stitches, turn, PM, Sl1, knit to beginning of row, turn Purl 60 stitches, turn, PM, Sl1, knit to beginning of row, turn Purl 70 stitches, turn, PM, Sl1, knit to beginning of row, turn Purl 80 stitches, turn, PM, Sl1, knit to beginning of row, turn Purl 70 stitches, turn, MM, Sl1 , knit to beginning of row, turn Purl 60 stitches, turn, MM, Sl1, knit to beginning of row, turn Purl 50 stitches, turn, MM, Sl1, knit to beginning of row, turn Completes End B first set of short rows\*\* Purl to opposite end of scarf (End A) It's optional whether or not to remove the markers at the end of each short row section. I left mine in to save time counting out the stitches each time.
CENTRE SECTION:
With RS facing, Change to [MC], work garter stitch for 2 rows (1 ridge) Change to [CC], work garter stitch for 2 rows (1 ridge) Change to [MC], work garter stitch for 2 rows (1 ridge) Change to [CC], work garter stitch for 2 rows (1 ridge) Change to [MC], work garter stitch for 2 rows (1 ridge), cut yarn Centre Short row section: With RS facing at End A, change to [CC] Knit 50 stitches, turn, PM, Sl1, purl to beginning of row, turn Knit 60 stitches, turn, PM, Sl1 , purl to beginning of row, turn Knit 70 stitches, turn, PM, Sl1 , purl to beginning of row, turn Knit 80 stitches, turn, PM, Sl1, purl to beginning of row, turn Knit 70 stitches, turn, MM, Sl1, purl to beginning of row, turn Knit 60 stitches, turn, MM, Sl1, purl to beginning of row, turn Knit 50 stitches, turn, MM, Sl1, purl to beginning of row, turn Continuing in stocking stitch, work to opposite end of scarf - End B, turn Purl 50 stitches, turn, PM, Sl1, knit to beginning of row, turn, Purl 60 stitches, turn, PM, Sl1, knit to beginning of row, turn Purl 70 stitches, turn, PM, Sl1, knit to beginning of row, turn Purl 80 stitches, turn, PM, Sl1, knit to beginning of row, turn Purl 70 stitches, turn, MM, Sl1 , knit to beginning of row, turn Purl 60 stitches, turn, MM, Sl1 , knit to beginning of row, turn Purl 50 stitches, turn, MM, Sl1 , knit to beginning of row, turn Continuing in stocking stitch, [CC], Purl toward End A to 1 stitch before marker at 80"h stitch at End A, turn Change to [MC], work in garter stitch to 1 stitch before marker at 80" stitch at End B, turn Continue in Garter stitch to 2 stitches before marker at 80" stitch at End A, turn, Change to [CC], work in stocking stitch to 2 stitches from marker at 80\* stitch at End B turn, work to 3 stitches from marker at 80"h stitch at End A, Change to [MC], work in garter stitch to 3 stitches from marker at 80"h stitch at End B, turn, work to 4 stitches from marker at 80 stitch at end A, turn Change to [CC], work in stocking stitch to end of row at End B, turn, Continue in stocking stitch to End A, turn Change to [MC], work garter stitch for 2 rows (1 ridge) Change to [CC], work garter stitch for 2 rows (1 ridge) Change to [MC], work garter stitch for 2 rows (1 ridge) Change to [CC], work garter stitch for 2 rows (1 ridge) Change to [MC], work garter stitch for 2 rows (1 ridge) Centre section complete
FINAL SECTION:
Repeat instructions for FIRST SHORT ROW SET - both END A and END B, starting at \* and ending at \*\*. Change to [MC], work garter stitch for 2 rows (1 ridge) Change to [CC], work garter stitch for 2 rows (1 ridge) Change to [MC], work garter stitch for 2 rows (1 ridge) Change to [CC], work garter stitch for 2 rows (1 ridge) Change to [MC], work garter stitch for 4 rows (2 ridges) Change to [CC], work garter stitch for 2 rows (1 ridge) Change to [MC], work garter stitch for 4 rows (2 ridges) Change to [CC], work garter stitch for 2 rows (1 ridge) Change to [MC], work garter stitch for 4 rows (2 ridges) CAST OFF LOOSELY. Sew in ends.
Scarf Ends - the Finishing Rows
With [MC], 3.5mm straight needle, and RS facing, pick up stitches along End A of scarf. There will be approximately 68-70 stitches. Place markers at inside edges of large colour sections. This is where the small sets of short rows will be worked. Work 4 rows garter stitch (2 ridges) Knit 11 stitches in [MC], Change to [CC], begin short rows, Knit 11 stitches, turn, Purl 10 stitches, turn, Knit 9 stitches, turn, Purl 8, turn, Knit 25, turn, (first short rows section complete) Purl 10 stitches, turn, Knit 9 stitches, turn, Purl 8, turn, Knit 25, turn,(2"d short rows section complete) Purl 10 stitches, turn, Knit 9 stitches, turn, Purl 8, turn, Knit 7, turn, (3rd short rows section complete) Purl back to [MC] Continue in [MC], garter stitch for 4 more rows Cast off loosely. Repeat END B of scarf.
FINISHING
Sew in all ends. Block lightly, smoothing out ridges created by the garter stitch rows.
ABOUT THEDESIGNER
Esther has worked in the knitting industry as a designer and knitting store owner. Taught both knitting and crocheting by her grandmothers at a very early age, these and other crafts have always been a part of her life. She adores colour, surrounds herself with it, and her knits are a showcase for this love. When she isn't knitting, you can find her reading, gardening, swimming, cooking or learning new software programs for the computer. Esther is married, has three children and three grandchildren. She and her husband of twenty-five years, live in the country just outside of Waterloo, Ontario. www.fishykissknits.com RavID: estherbudd Twitter: erbudd estherbudd@gmail.com Pattern & images ? 201ll Esther Budd. This pattern is for personal use only and may not be used for commercial purposes without written permission.
