by Kelly McClure Glass Bottle Scarf
Abbreviations
approx approximately beg beginning bet between BO bind off cC contrasting colour ch chain cn cable needle co cast on cont continue dc double crochet dpn(s) double point needle(s) dec(s) decrease(s) foll follow(ing) hdc half double crochet hk hook inc increase incl including Kknit K1 f&b knit 1 st in front and back ktbl knit through back loop kwise knitwise K2tog knit two together lp(s) loop(s) M1 make one M1L make one left M1R make one right MC main colour Ppurl pattpatternpm place marker psso passover pu pick up pwise purlwise rem remaining rep repeat rnd(s) round(s) RS right side sc single crochet sk skip sl m slip marker sp(s) space(s) ssk slip, slip, k2 slipped sts tog st(s) stitch(es) st st stockinette stitch tbl through back loop tog together ws wrong side YO varn over This reversible scarf was designed with cold weather in mind. The pattern stitch is incredibly easy, so the knitting can get tedious, but is suitable for beginners. The lacy eyelets give the scarf some texture while trapping in warmth; they remind me of bubbles trapped in glass.
Craft: knitting
Skill Level: Rookie-Apprentice-Virtuoso-Genius Skills: knit, purl, YO, P2tog Sizes: XXXL (or half size) Finished Measurements: $8"$ wide x 110" long for full size lying flat (including tassels) Gauge: not important, 24 sts and 22 rows $=4"$ on $5.5\;\mathrm{mm}$ in patt (14 sts $=$ 4" on $6\;\mathrm{mm}$ as given on ball band) Yarn: approx. 375g, 716 yds $(655\;\mathsf{m})$ bulky weight yarn Suggested Brand: 1.5 skeins Cascade $\mathsf{E c o+}$ shown in 8462 Needles/Hooks: $5.5\;\mathrm{mm}$ straight needles Other Materials: tapestry needle or teeny crochet hook
Notes and Tips:
· Make your YOs by wrapping the yarn over the top of the right needle towards the back and bringing it to the front between the needles, P the next st as per normal. · For amazing tassel making instructions, check out my "Seaflower Scarf", another free and super easy scarf pattern.
Instructions:
CO 48 sts, 0r a multiple of 4 sts (24 sts for half size). Row 1: K2, P2 to end. Row 2: $^{\star}\mathsf{K}2$ , P1,YO, $\mathsf{P}\mathsf{1}^{\star}$ , rep from \* to \* to end. Row 3: K3, P2. Row 4: K2, P2tog, P1. Repeat rows 2- 4 until scarf is desired length BO loosely.
Cheat Sheet:
\* If you see P2, K2, facing you on the needles (last row worked), work Row 2 \* if you see K1, YO, K1, P2, work Row 3 \* If you see K2, P3, work Row 4
