September Raspberries a reversible open-cable scarf by CarolynAnnKnits
I love reversible scarves and I love cables. Reversible cables are even better. Add a bit of lace and you've got the perfect scarf. The brilliant color and the lace remind me of September raspberries which are such a delight.
Equipment:
size 8 (Us) knitting needles cable needle (unless you prefer the no-cable needle method) \~400 yds (1 % hanks) Stonehedge Fiber Mills Shepherd's Wool Worsted in Zinnia Pink (or any worstedweightyarn)
Directions:
Cast on 44 Set Up Row 1: k1, \*k6, p6\*, k6, k1 Set Up Row 2: k1, p6, \*k6 p6\*, k1 Set Up Row 3: k1, \*k6, p6\*, k6, k1 Begin pattern Row 4: k1, p6, \*k3, yo, k3, p6\*, k1 (WS row) Row 5: k1, \*c6f, p7\*, c6f, k1 (RS row) Row 6: k1, p6, \*k3, kin st below, k3, P6\*, k1 Row 7: k1,\* k3, yo, k3, p3, p in st below, p3,\* k3, yo, k3, k1 Row 6: k1, p7, \*k3, k2tog, k2, p7\*, k1 Row 9: k1, \*k3, k in st below, k3, p6\*, k3, k in st below, k3, k1 Row 10: k1, p3, p in st below, p3, \*c6f, p3, p in st below, p3\*, k1 Row 11: k1, \*k3, k2tog, k2, p6\*, k3, k2tog, k2, k1 Repeat rows 4-11 to desired length. End with Row 11, then repeat Set up rows 2, 3, 2. Bind off loosely, to match elasticity of cast on.
Notes:
The number of stitches will vary by row. You are elongating the keyhole in the center of the cable when you knit or purl into the stitch below. Ignore the blank stitches as you knit past them. Knit the first and last stitch of every row. Blocking helps open up the holes. You are doing something on nearly every row, which makes it interesting to knit, but not too challenging. I used Intwined Pattern Studio software to create the chart. (l normally use graph paper, so if I have mistakes or major confusion, please let me know.)
September Raspberries
top and bottom border of 2 repeats of pattern row pattern repeat - begins on wrong side
