GISLA Scarf Knitting Pattern by Marian McHugh - Detailed Instructions for Small and Large Versions

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GISLA SCARF

by Marian McHugh

GISLA SCARF

Sizes

Pattern Notes

Small Scarf 174cm (68.5") long x 36cm (14.25") wide at widest point This pattern is written specifically for Brooklyn Tweed Loft. Other yarns may produce a different result. All slipped stitches are slipped purlwise with the yarn held at the front of the work. Large Scarf 181cm (71.25") long x 60cm (23.5") wide at widest point Increases are worked by knitting into the front and back of 1 stitch. YO twice is where the yarn is wrapped from back to front around the needle two times. On the next row you knit into the front of the first yo and knit into the back of the second yo (double increase).

Materials

Method

Small Scarf: 2 x 50g skeins Brooklyn Tweed Loft (shown in Tent) Large Scarf: 3 x 50g skeins Brooklyn Tweed Loft (shown in Hayloft) Small Scarf Laot uIl LJ oto.

Needles

4.5mm (US7) knitting needle or size required to meet gauge Tools Stitch Marker Tapestry/wool needle Blocking wires & pins (suggested)

Gauge

35 sts x 37 rows = 10cm (4") over garter stitch Setup row 1: K1, sl 1, K2, pm, knit to end. Setup row 2: sl 1, knit to last 3 sts, slipping marker as you go, sl1, K1, sl 1. Row 1: K1, sl 1, K1, inc 1, K to marker, slm, K4 (yo, K2tog) 9 times, yo twice, K2tog, K1, (25sts from marker to end of lace). Rows 2, 4, 6,8, 10, 12, 14: sl 1,K1, knit into the front of the first yo, knit into the back of the second yo, knit to last 3 sts slipping the marker as you pass it, sl 1, K1, sl1. Row 3: K1, sl1, Kto marker, slm, K5 (yo, K2tog) 9 times, yo twice, K2tog, K1. Row 5: K1, sl1, Kto marker, slm, K6 (yo, K2tog) 9 times, yo twice, K2tog, K1. Row 7: K1, sl1, Kto marker, slm, K7 (yo, K2tog) 9 times, yo twice, K2tog, K1. Row 9: K1, sl1, K to marker, slm, K8 (yo, K2tog) 9 times, yo twice, K2tog, K1. Row 11: K1, sl1, Kto marker, slm, K9 (yo, K2tog) 9 times, yo twice K2tog, K1. Row 13: K1, sl 1, K to marker, slm, K10 (yo, K2tog) 9 times, yo twice, K2tog, K1. Row 15: K1, sl 1, K to marker, slm, K11 (yo, K2tog) 10 times, K1 (32sts from marker to end of lace). Rows 16, 18, 20, 22, 24, 26, 28, 30: sl 1, K1,knit to last 3 sts slipping the marker as you pass it, sl1, K1, sl1. Row 17: K1, sl 1, K1, inc 1, Kto marker, slm, K10 (yo, K2tog) 10 times, K2tog. Row 19: K1, sl1, Kto marker, slm, K9 (yo, K2tog) 10 times, K2tog. Row 21: K1, sl 1, K to marker, slm, K8 (yo, K2tog) 10 times, K2tog. Row 23: K1, sl 1, K to marker, slm, K7 (yo, K2tog) 10 times, K2tog. Row 25: K1, sl1, Kto marker, slm, K6 (yo, K2tog) 10 times, K2tog. Row 27:K1, sl1, Kto marker, slm, K5 (yo, K2tog) 10 times, K2tog.

Abbreviations

inc 1 = increase 1stitch (see notes) k = knit k2tog = knit 2 sts together pm = place marker pw = purlwise sl 1 = slip 1 st (see notes) slm = slip marker st(s) = stitch(es) yo = yarn over

GISLA SCARF

Row 29: K1, sl 1, K to marker, slm, K4 (yo, K2tog) 10 times, K2tog (25sts from marker to end of lace). Row 3 1: K1, sl 1, K to end slipping marker as you go. Row 32: sl 1, knit to last 3 sts slipping marker as you go, sl1, K1, sl1. Repeat rows 1-32 another 15 times (or to desired length) then rows 1-31 once more. Cast off loosely

Large Scarf

Cast on 29 sts. Setup row 1: K1, sl 1, K2, pm, knit to end. Setup row 2: sl 1, knit to last 3 sts, slipping marker as you go, sl 1, K1, sl 1. Row 1: K1, sl 1, K1, inc 1, Kto marker, slm, K4 (yo, K2tog) 9 times, yo twice, K2tog, K1. (25sts from marker to end of lace) Rows 2, 4, 6, 8, 10, 12, 14: sl1, K1, knit into the front of the first yo, knit into the back of the second yo, knit to last 3 sts slipping the marker as you pass it, sl 1, K1, sl 1. Row 3: K1, sl 1, K to marker, slm, K5 (yo, K2tog) 9 times, yo twice, K2tog, K1. Row 5: K1, sl 1, K to marker, slm, K6 (yo, K2tog) 9 times, yo twice, K2tog, K1. Row 7: K1, sl 1, K to marker, slm, K7 (yo, K2tog) 9 times, yo twice, K2tog, K1. Row 9: K1, sl 1, K1, inc 1, Kto marker, slm, K8 (yo, K2tog) 9 times, yo twice, K2tog, K1. Row 11: K1, sl 1, K to marker, slm, K9 (yo, K2tog) 9 times, yo twice, K2tog, K1. Row 13: K1, sl 1, K to marker, slm, K10 (yo, K2tog) 9 times, yo twice, K2tog, K1. Row 15: K1, sl 1, K to marker, slm, K11 (yo, K2tog) 10 times, K1 (32sts from marker to end of lace). Rows 16, 18, 20, 22, 24, 26, 28, 30: sl 1, K1, knit to last 3 sts slipping the marker as you pass it, sl1, K1, sl1. Row 17: K1, sl1, K1, inc 1, K to marker, slm, K10 (yo, K2tog) 10 times, K2tog. Row 19: K1, sl1, K to marker, slm, K9 (yo, K2tog) 10 times, K2tog. Row 21: K1, sl 1, Kto marker, slm, K8 (yo, K2tog) 10 times, K2tog. Row 23: K1, sl 1, K to marker, slm, K7 (yo, K2tog) 10 times, K2tog. Row 25: K1, sl 1, K1, inc 1, Kto marker, slm, K6 (yo, K2tog) 10 times, K2tog. Row 27: K1, sl1, Kto marker, slm, K5 (yo, K2tog) 10 times, K2tog. Row 29: K1, sl 1, K to marker, slm, K4 (yo, K2tog) 10 times, K2tog. (25sts from marker to end of lace) Row 31: K1, sl 1, K to end slipping marker as you go. Row 32: sl 1, knit to last 3 sts slipping marker as you go, sl1, K1, sl1 Repeat rows 1-32 another 16 times (or to desired length) then rows 1-31 once more. Cast off loosely

Finishing

Weave in ends. Wash gently following yarn label instructions. Block gently using wires and pins, pulling out the points.

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