J Squared Scarf
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This reversible cable scarf is a fun, unisex scarf to knit. When I designed this scarf I was thinking about making a scarf for my father for his birthday. Galler yarn provided the perfect yarn, with it's beautiful Peruvian Tweed Alpaca, and I found that the finished product was equally suitable for both myself as well as the men in my family. The “J" is squared for Jack and Jill.
Skills At A Glance Long tail or crochet cast on Reversible cables Charted and written instructions Sizes One Size
Finished Measurements
Approximate Width 5.5 inches / 13.5 cm Approximate Length 62 inches / 153 cm
Materials
Peruvian Tweed by Galler Yarn "The Heavenly Fiber", 8 oz., approximately 600 yds. 100% Superfine Alpaca, Natural color, no dyes. US #7 / 4.5 mm straight needles, or size to obtain gauge. One cable needle Stitch marker, one Row counter (optional) Tapestry needle
Gauge
20 st x 22 rows = 4 by 4 square in stockinette. Obtain gauge to get the same pattern result.
Abbreviations: cn = cable needle, k = knit, p = purl, pm = place marker, RS = right side of work, sl1p = slip one purl wise (as if to purl), st(s) = stitches, WS = wrong side of work
Pattern Notes
\* The first three and last three stitches in each row are worked in garter stitch (knit every row). When the setup row is complete you will begin to slip the first stitch of every row, as if to purl. This simple little step produces a chain effect along the edge of the scarf and gives it a more finished and professional look. + The set-up row is not charted; after you complete the set-up row you may refer to the charts. \*I found it easier to keep track of my even rows or the RS of the work by placing a marker on this side. The reversible nature of this scarf makes it tricky to determine even and odd rows or RS and WS. 4X4 RC: This is a 4 x 4 rib cable, worked over 8 stitches. Slip 4 sts to a cn and hold in back of your work, k2, p2, then repeat k2, p2 from the cn.
J Squared Scarf
Cast on 54 sts using a long-tail cast on method. Set up Row: k3; [k2, p2, k2, p2, k2] 5 times, k1. Chart instructions Work Rows 1-12 of chart A, then work Rows 1-68 of chart B 5 times, then repeat Rows 1-60 once more. The scarf will measure approximately 60 inches/153 cm. To lengthen the scarf you must do it in increments of Rows 1-68 (adding 10 inches/25.5 cm with each repeat), ending your last pattern repeat with row 60. Work Rows 1-12 of chart B once more. Bind off all sts in pattern without slipping the first stitch. Written instructions Rows 1 - 11: sl1p, [k4, p2, k2, p2] 5 times, k3. Row 12 (Cable Row): sl1p, k2; [4x4 RC, k2] 5 times, k1. Pm anywhere on this side to indicate the right side of your Work. Rows 13 - 31: Sl1p, [k4, p2, k2, p2] 5 times, k3. Row 32: Sl1p, [k2, 4x4 RC] 5 times, k3. Rows 33 - 51: Sl1p, [k4, p2, k2, p2] 5 times, k3. Row 52: Sl1p, [k2, 4x4 RC] 5 times, k3. Rows 53 - 72: Repeat Rows 21 through 40. Rows 73 - 79: Sl1p, [k4, p2, k2, p2] 5 times, k3. Row 80: Sl1p, [k2, 4x4 RC] 5 times, k3. Work Rows 13 - 80 a total of 5 times, on your next (sixth) repeat; work Rows 13 - 72 (cable row). The scarf will measure approximately 60 inches/153 cm. To lengthen the scarf you must do it in increments of Rows 13-80, (adding 10 inches/25.5 cm with each repeat), ending your last pattern repeat with Row72. Last 12 Rows: Sl1p, [k4, p2, k2, p2] 5 times, k3. Bind off all sts in pattern without slipping the first stitch.
Finishing
Using the tapestry needle, weave in loose tails. Blocking is not necessary in this beautiful yarn. Enjoy!
| KEY |
| 4X4RC:4x4ribcableworked over8stitches.Slip4ststoa cn and hold in back of your work, k2, p2, then repeat k2, p2 from the cn. |
| Knit on RS rows; purl on WS rows. |
| Purl on RS rows;knit onWS rows. |
| Slip stitch as if to purl with yarn in front |
| OnRSrows,workchartfromrighttoleft; on WS rows, work chart from left to right. |
Chart A
The Designer
There is nothing like a dream to create the future. -Victor Hugo
My mother taught me to knit hats, scarves and mittens when I was young. I was content with knitting until she taught me how to sew. However, I never really left the needles alone, I kept returning to them for brief periods throughout my life. One day I picked up the needles, and years later I find myself spinning nature's fibers and designing patterns for clothing and accessories with luxury yarns. I am following my own dreams now as my present job as a full-time mother, since 1993, becomes more and more part-time. Life holds only new opportunities for me.
