Masculine Manly Man's Scorfby Teagz Knitz
Pattern adapted by Tegan Graham from original pattern: http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/checkerboard-scarf-7 by Phazelia. I do not take credit for the original design - this is an adaption from Phazelia's original and wonderful creation! Thank you to my wonderful 'model' husband - Matt Graham :D This gorgeous scarf I have named the Masculine Manly Man's scarf because everything about it screams 'tough man' @ although, in the right colour/s it could be quite feminine as well I used Patons Inca Yarn in dark grey - this is bulky 12 ply yarn so I am using 5.5mm needles. Use the recommended size needles as per your yarn choice.
Knitting know-how:
?Garter or Knit Stitch ?Casting On ?Binding Off ?Yarn Over ?Slip stitch (purl-wise with yarn in back) ?Knit 2 together
You will need.
Pair of 5mm (or as per yarn choice) knitting needles (straight or circular - knitters choice) Yarn (l used 435 meters or 475 yards to complete width of 22cm and length of 180cm of Patons INCA) Scissors Row counter (optional)
Abbreviations.
?CO: Cast On ?BO: Bind Off ?YO:Yarn Over ?K1: Knit and then number of sts ?Sts: Stitch/es ?SL1: Slip sts purl-wise with yarn in back ?R: Row/s
Notes
This pattern incorporates garter (or knit stitch) with Brioche stitch in a checkerboard pattern 3 squareswide. Brioche stitch is a 2 sts pattern as follows; K1, YO, SL1. Each time you come to a sts with a YO - ALWAYS knit the YO together with the Sts (photos below). We are not using YO to increase in this pattern but to create the vertical 'rib' look Brioche Stitch.
Instructions (general):
?CO 26 Sts (or see below for variations) ?R1: Knit 1 (edge sts) Knit 8 sts, {K1, YO, SL1 x4}, K8, Knit 1 (edge sts) ?R2-12: As above row ?R13: Knit 1, {K1, YO, SL1 x4}, K8, {K1, YO, SL1 x4} ,Knit 1 ?R14-24: As above row (end of row 24 is the end of the pattern creating 2 'rows' of squares) ?Repeat the above 24 rows until desired length reached ?BO
Instructions (beginner or Ehose who like iE plain & clear)
CO 26 Sts (or see below for variations) R1: Knit 1 (edge sts) Knit 8 sts, K1, YO, SL1, K1, YO, SL1, K1, YO, SL1, K1, YO, SL1, K8, Knit 1 (edge sts) R2-12: As above row R13: Knit 1, K1, YO, SL1, K1, YO, SL1, K1, YO, SL1, K1, YO, SL1, K8, K1, YO, SL1, K1, YO, SL1, K1, YO, SL1, K1, YO, SL1, Knit 1 R14-24: As above row (end of row 24 is the end of the pattern creating 2'rows' of squares) Repeat the above 24 rows until desired length reached ?BO
Variations:
To make the scarf wider add 8 stitches for each square you want to add; eg. If you want 4 squares wide instead of 3 you would CO 34 sts. J want it slimmer remove 8 stitches; eg. If you want 2 squares wide you would c0 18 sts.
Finishing:
Use sewing needle to weave in all ends and PRESTO you have a Masculine Manly Man's Scarf @ I would LovE to see what you create with this, please share with me on ravelry, my blog or email! Any questions or problems email me
Pattern by Tegan Graham/ Teagz Knitz May 2013 Free for distribution - please credit & notify http://www.ravelry.com/people/teganerin teagzknitz.blogspot.com.au teganerin@gmail.com
