NORTHWOOD STITCH
La'ttel Elegant and simple, a scarf made from a mixture of garter, stockinette stitch, and 1x1 rib. This project is perfect for beginners wanting to learn the skill and beauty of combining different stitches for creating texture. FINISHED MEASUREMENTS 6.5" (16.5cm) in width x 79" (200cm) long after blocking.
YARN Approximately 420 yds of a worsted weight yarn. Used in: Malabrigo Rios col 43, Plomo x 2 hanks NEEDLES US 8 (5.00mm) or needle to obtain gauge. Any length needle may be used. NOTIONS 2 Stitch Markers; Darning Needle GAUGE 20 stitches = 4" (10cm) in pattern stitch Work pattern stitch below for gauge purposes only (multiple of 8 + 4; worked flat): Row 1 (RS): k all stitches Row 2 (WS): (k4, p4) rep to last 4sts, k4 Repeat Rows 1 & 2 to complete pattern stitch.
INSTRUCTIONS
Cast on 38 sts. Row 1 (RS): k1. (p1, k1) x2. pm. k28. pm. (k1. p1) x2. k1. Row 2 (WS): p1. (k1, p1) x2. sm. \*(k4, p4) rep from \* to 4 sts before marker. k4. sm. (p1, k1) x2. p1. Row 3 (RS): k1. (p1, k1) x2. sm. k28. sm. (k1, p1) x2. k1. Repeat Rows 2 and 3 until piece measures 75" ( 190.5cm) (or desired length)) ending with Row 3. Bind off in pattern while working Row 2. FINISHING Break yarn and weave in all loose ends. Block piece to finished measurements listed on page 1. You're all finished! Brilliant job!
ABBREVIATIONS
k = knit p= purl RS = Right Side of work WS = Wrong Side of work pm = place marker sm = slip marker sts = stitches rep = repeat x2 = two times SUGGESTIONS FOR A TIDIER EDGE On every Row 3, with the yarn held to the back of the work slip the first stitch knitwise and the last stitch purlwise. HINT FOR BINDING OFF IN PATTERN Work Row 2 as written, while binding offone stitch at a time. The goal of Northwood Stitch is to bring you fun and clearly written patterns. If you find yourself with any questions, don't hesitate to ask.
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