Calypso Dream Cowl or Infinity Scarf By Stana D. Sortor
Finished measurements:
Cowl: 25" (64 cm) long and 5.75" (15 cm) wide. Double Wrapped Cowl: 46" (117 cm) long and 5.75" (15 cm) wide. Infinity Scarf: 63" (160cm) long and 5.75" (15 cm) wide. Yarn: Dream in Color Classy with Cashmere Worsted (70% Superwash Merino Wool, 20% Cashmere. 10%Nylon) 200 yards per 4 oz. Aqua Jet # 26 1 skein (cowl), 2 skeins (double wrapped cowl), 2 skeins (infinity scarf) You will use about 180 - 200 yards (cowl), 280 - 300 yards (double wrapped cowl), 380 - 400 yards (infinity scarf). Recommended Needle Size: Circular Knitting Needles 24" US #7/4.5mm and DPN US#7/4.5mm. Or use your preferred needles for knitting in the round. Notions: Yarn needle, scissors, stitch marker. Abbreviations: R = Round Sl st = Slip 1 st purlwise K = Knit YO = Yarn Over Ktog Sl st YO = Knit together Slipped stitch and yarn over Ptog Sl st YO = Purl together Slipped stitch and yarn over
Note:
This infinity scarf or cowl is knitted in brioche stitch. It creates interesting ribbing. Two rows (rounds create one row (round) in pattern. More information about brioche stitch can be found on websites http://www.briochestitch.com/ or http://www.purlbee.com/2013/09/26/brioche-stitch/ For an interesting and finishing edge I-cord is added to both sides of work by binding off in I-cord technique and attaching I-cord to the cast on edge.
Special bind off technique:
Use the I-cord bind off technique for bind off. Cast on 3 additional sts on left needle. Position the yarn behind work as follows: Knit first 2sts. Knit next 2sts together. This decreases the 2sts to 1st. Return the 3sts back onto left needle and repeat. Please remember that the Sl st and YO are considered as 1 st and therefore should be decreased together. If you are not sure, how to do bind off with I-cord, I have found very useful the book Cast On, Bind Off by Leslie Ann Bestor. There are also plenty of YouTube videos.
I-cord edge:
With yarn cast on 3 sts on DPN needle. Join the I-cord with the cast on edge by picking up 1 sts through the edge. Position the yarn behind and work as follows: Knit first 3 sts. Knit next 2 sts together. Return the 4 sts back onto left needle and repeat. Continue to work in I-cord attaching the I-cord along the edge until you reach the beginning of your I-cord. Cut the yarn, leaving a long tail, and thread the end on a yarn needle. Pull the end through the remaining stitches on the needles, gather up and close the hole, stitch to secure. Gauge: 22 sts & 28 rows = 4” in stockinette stitch. 12 sts & 46 rows = 4" in brioche stitch.
INSTRUCTIONS:
With the yarn and circular needles cast on 90 sts for cowl (150 sts for double wrapped cowl, 220 sts for infinity scarf) sts. Place the stitch marker on the first st and begin working in the round. R 1 (Set up round): \*K1, Sl st YO; repeat from \* around. R 2: \* Sl st YO, Ktog Sl st YO; repeat from \* around R 3: \*Ptog Sl st YO, Sl st YO; repeat from \* around R 4 - 56: Repeat Round 2 and 3 R 57: Bind off in I-cord technique.
Finishing:
Attach I-cord to the cast on edge. Block to measurements. Copyright: This pattern was designed and written by Stana D. Sortor. The pattern is for personal use only. Please acknowledge the author. Thank you. Contact: crowsd@yahoo.com http://www.facebook.com/pages/Stanas-critters-etc/185797874789792 http://stana-critters-etc.blogspot.com/ http://www.etsy.com/shop/Stanascrittersetc
