The Graduand Scarf
A simple, textured scarf ideal for beginners and practising techniques.
Skills required:
Knitting, purling, increasing and decreasing
Materials
US Size 13/9mm straight needles Tapestry needle for weaving in ends Yarn: 200m /218 yds super bulky yarn (such as DROPS Andes, available at The Yarn Cake) \*The sample scarf is knit using 2 balls of DROPS Andes, and can be wrapped once around the neck. More yarn can be used to create a longer scarf.
Instructions
Set-up
Cast on 30 stitches and knit two rows.
Section One- Moss stitch panel
Row 1: Slip 1st stitch, purl 1, knit 1 to end of row. Row 2: Slip 1st stitch, knit 1, purl 1 to end of row. Repeat Rows 1 and 2 eight times.
Section 2- Eyelets
Row 1: Slip 1st stitch, knit to end of row. Row 2: Slip 1st stitch, \*yarn over, knit 2 together. Repeat from \* to last stitch, knit 1.
Section 3- Garter middle
Row 1: Slip 1st stitch, knit all stitches. Repeat until 40 grams of yarn remain. @2013 Cia Jackson
Section 4- Eyelets
Row 1: Slip 1st stitch, knit to end of row. Row 2: Slip 1st stitch, \*yarn over, knit 2 together. Repeat from \* to last stitch, knit 1.
Section 5- Moss stitch panel
Row 1: Slip 1st stitch, purl 1, knit 1 to end of row. Row 2: Slip 1st stitch, knit 1, purl 1 to end of row. Repeat Rows 1 and 2 eight times.
Finishing
Cast off all stitches. Weave in ends using tapestry needle before soaking and blocking to desired size.
This pattern is copyrighted and may not be sold or reproduced without the permission of the designer, Cia Jackson. Permission has been given to The Yarn Cake (Glasgow) to offer this pattern free of charge with the relevant yarn purchase. @2013 Cia Jackson
