Rhinemaiden
scarf by Caoua Coffee
materials:
490yds/450m fingering weight yarn in solid color or variegated with long color repeats e.g. Noro Silk Garden Sock or Jojoland Melody. (sample: knit in 4 strands of 2/28NM lace weight leftovers held together, $100\%$ Cashmere from ColourMart, colors: rust, gold and chocolate) US4 / 3.5mm needle (circular or straights) or size needed to obtain gauge tapestry needle
size:
width: 7 inches $\left(18\mathrm{cm}\right)$ length: 60 inches ( $\mathrm{[50cm)}$
gauge: 28-30 sts $=4$ inches
abbreviations:
3-to-3 $=$ [slip stitch as if to purl with yarn in back while dropping the yarn over] 3 times, transfer the 3 slipped stitches back to the left needle, knit 3 together through the back loops without dropping stitches from left needle, yarn over, knit same 3 stitches together through the back loops again and drop from left needle. result: you started with 3 stitches and you end with 3 stitches, thus the number of stitches has not changed. 5-to-5 $=$ [slip stitch as if to purl with yarn in back while dropping the yarn over] 5 times, transfer the 5 slipped stitches back to the left needle, knit 5 together through the back loops without dropping stitches from left needle, yarn over, knit same 5 stitches together through the back loops again, yarn over, knit same 5 stitches together through the back loops a third time and drop from left needle. result: you started with 5 stitches and you end with 5 stitches, thus the number of stitches has not changed. Caoua Coffe 2008-paten isfor non-commercial, personal use only. allrights reserved!Rhinemaiden v.1-page 1/4
CO $=$ cast on k = knit P $=\mathrm{{\purl}}$ $\bullet\,\mathfrak{p}0$ $=$ purl one stitch and then work one yarn over ${\mathfrak{p}}{\mathrm{O}}_{2}$ $=$ purl one stitch and then work two yarn overs PL $=$ drop the yarn overs and purl the following stitch while pulling at it to lengthen it RS $=$ right side / public side sl yf $=$ slip stitch as if to purl while holding yarn in front sts $=$ stitches WS $=$ wrong side / private side
notes:
the scarf consists of 3 parts: the neck part with a simple $3\mathrm{x}3$ rib stitch and the two tails in cockle shell pattern. after a provisional cast on, the shawl starts with the ribbed neck part and continues to one of the ends. then the second tail is knit from the provisional cast on edge. if you are using a variegated yarn with a long color repeat, I suggest knitting each of the 3 parts from its own ball of yarn. at least make sure not to have to change to a new ball of yarn while
knitting one of the cockle shell tails to avoid abrupt color changes in the patterned part of the shawl. there is a 3 stitches wide edge on both long sides of the scarf consisting of slipped and knitted stitches. it results in a very nice, i-cord like, firm edge which helps the cockle shell tails hold their shape. though, you have to knit the edge stitches very loosely, lest they will contract the fabric!
instructions:
rib stitch neck part:
) 51 stitches with a provisional cast on. use whatever method you like best. (I love Judy's Magic Cast On - see Knitty.com, Issue Spring'06 - executed on 2 circular needles, where I then start knitting on one side with one of the circulars while the other circular just stays in place. later I pick the second circular and start knitting to the second side.) knit the first row as follows: WS: sl yf, k1, sl yf, k45, sl yf, k1, sl yf (resulting in a garter ridge) continue in ribbed pattern as follows: RS: kl, sl yf, kl, [p3, k3] 7 times, p3, kl, sl yf, k1 WS: sl yf, kl, sl yf, [k3, p3] 7 times, k3, sl yf, k1, sl yf (remember to always knit the k1 of the 3 edge stitches very loosely!!) repeat this 2 ribbing rows for about 12-14 inches (30-35cm), ending with a RS row. Caoua Coffe 2008 - pattern is for non-commercial, personal use only. all rights reserved! Rhinemaiden v.1 - page 2/4
knit three last rows as follows:
WS: sl yf, k1, sl yf, k45, sl yf, kl, sl yf (resulting in a garter ridge) RS: k1, sl yf, k1, k45, k1, sl yf, k1 WS: sl yf, k1, sl yf, p45, sl yf, k1, sl yf patterned tail - written instructions: (for charted instructions see below): 1. RS: kl, sl yf, k1, k45, k1, sl yf, k1 2. WS: sl yf, k1, sl yf, p2, [p0 5 times, pl]7 times, pl sl yf, kl, sl yf 3. RS: k1, sl yf, k1, k2, [5-to-5, k1]7 times, k1 k1, sl yf, k1 4. WS: sl yf, k1, sl yf, p3, $[\mathsf{p O}_{2}\,3$ times, p3]7 times, sl yf, k1, sl yf 5. RS: k1l, sl yf, k1, k2, [p1, pL 3times, pl, k1]7 times, k1 k1, sl yf, k1 6. WS: sl yf, kl, sl yf, ${\mathfrak{p}}45,$ sl yf, k1, sl yf 7. RS: k1, sl yf, k1, k45, kl, sl yf, k1 8. WS: sl yf, k1, slyf, pl, pO 3 times, pl, [p0 5 times, pl]6 times, pO 3 times, pl, sl yf, k1, sl yf 9. RS: k1, sl yf, k1, k1, 3-to-3, kl, [5-to-5, k1]6 times, 3-to-3, k1, k1, sl yf, k1 10.Ws: sl yf, k1, slyf, p2, $\mathsf{p O}_{2}$ p3, $[{\mathfrak{p}}{\mathrm{O}}_{2}3$ times, p3]6 times, $\mathsf{p O}_{2},$ p2, sl yf, kl, sl yf 11.RS: kl, sl yf, kl,k1, pl, pL, pl, kl, [pl, pL 3times, pl, kl]6 times, pl, pL, pl, kl, k1, sl yf, k1 12.WS: sl yf, k1, sl yf, p45, sl yf, kl, sl yf repeat this 12 rows 11 times more. (if you want a longer scarf, continue working some more repeats, but be aware that you will need more yarn then indicated!) finishing rows / bind off: RS: kl, sl yf, kl, k45, kl, sl yf, kl WS: sl yf, kl, sl yf, k45, sl yf, kl, sl yf RS: cast off regularly (k2, pass first stitch over second, k1, pass stitch over...) There's no need for a loose bind off. In fact, the bind off edge is nice when being quite firm.
second patterned tail:
Start at the provisional cast on edge and make sure you have 51 sts. (If necessary increase to the required number) Continue as for the first tail. $\bullet$ $\bullet$
finishing:
weave in all ends, block lightly if desired and enjoy. Caoua Coffe 208-pattenis fornon-commercial personaluse only. lrghts reseve!Rhinmaidenv.1page 3/4
about this pattern:
Rhinemaidens are the three water-nymphs in Wagnerian mythology that are to guard the Rheingold, a treasure which can be made in to a magic ring whose bearer will rule the world. the maidens' joy in the gold derives from its beauty alone, even though they know its latent power. the mermaids' fishy tails are represented in the stitch pattern of this scarf. wearing the scarf wrapped ringlike round your shoulders, you may decide for yourself if you wish to rule the world or just want to enjoy the warmth and beauty of your knitted item. inspired by a Seafarer's Scarf" (Christmas-at-Sea program, www.seamenschurch.org) seen some time ago at a friends', I wanted to make one of these unusually shaped scarves that fit so snugly round the neck. the original pattern calls for garter stitch tails, but I adapted a cockle shell pattern to achieve a rippled, three dimensional structure. Caoua Coffe 2008 - this pattern is for non-commercial, personal use only. all rights reserved! there's one exception: you are explicitly encouraged to make or sellitems made from this paten for charity purposes if you have error reports or any suggestions concerning this pattern, you can contact me on Ravelry as 'Caoua Coffee?
