Subliminal
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Subliminal by Christina Bain Difficulty [Mellow] This elegant scarf veils the simplicity of the pattern used to make it by showcasing the beautiful colors of the variegated yarn. It can be worked up very quickly and the results are stunning. Make it in a bamboo yarn, like the one shown here, or even silk for someone in a temperate climate. Or if you're feeling the chill this winter,try a fingering weight merino or cashmere as a stylish alternative for your sock yarn. Give this scarf as a gift to someone extra special and they'll get the subliminal message you're sending. Photo credit [modeled by Christina Bain; photographed by Anji Wall]
SIZE
One size FINISHED MEASUREMENTS $67^{\circ}$ by $7.5^{\circ}$ after blocking
MATERIALS
Blue Moon Fiber Arts Bambu $[100\%$ Bamboo; 400 yd per 92g skein]; color: Lapis; 1 skein Note: Blue Moon Fiber Arts Bambu is not currently available on their website. A similar yarn in weight and drape is the Crystal Palace Panda Silk Prints or Solids but this scarf can be worked in any yarn with an appropriately matched needle size. Blue Moon Fiber Arts recommends trying their Lightweight or Seduction yarn as another alternative. 1 set US #6/4.0 mm straight needles or circular needle Tapestry needle
GAUGE
Gauge is not crucial 28 sts/32 rows $=4$ inches in stockinette stitch, unblocked
PATTERN NOTES
There is a 3 stitch garter stitch border on all sides of the main stitch pattern.
Subliminal Pattern Row 1: $\mathbf{k}_{3}$ ， $\ast\mathbf{k}\,2$ , slip 1 purlwise,\* repeat from \* to last 3 stitches, k3 Row 2: $\mathbf{k}_{3}$ p all to last 3 stitches, $\mathbf{k}_{3}$ Row 3: k3, \*ssk, yo, k1, k2tog, yo, k1,\* repeat from \* to last 3 stitches, k3 Row 4: k3, p allto last 3 stitches, k3
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PATTERN
Loosely CO 48 stitches. Work 3 rows in garter stitch (knit all 3 rows). Work in subliminal pattern until work measures ${\sim}60^{\,\circ}$ in length. Work 3 rows in garter stitch (knit all 3 rows). Bind off. FINISHING Block and weave in all ends.
ABOUT THE DESIGNER
Christina Bain lives and knits in New Orleans, LA. She occasionally blogs about knitting, skydiving, tattoos, or whatever else has captured her fancy for the moment at http://www.redheadskydiver.blogspot.com.
