BOHUKNITS PATTERNS
by Kelly McClure
Panda Scarf
Abbreviations
approx approximately beg beginning bet between BO bind off CC contrasting colour ch chain cn cable needle co cast on cont continue dc double crochet dpn(s) double point needle(s) dec(s) decrease(s) foll follow(ing) hdc half double crochet hk hook inc increase incl including Kknit K1 f&b knit 1 st in front and back ktbl knit through back loop kwise knitwise K2tog knit two together lp(s) loop(s) M1 make one M1L make one left M1R make one right MC main colour Ppurl pattpatternpm place marker psso passover pu pick up pwise purlwise rem remaining rep repeat rnd(s) round(s) RS right side sC single crochet sk skip sl m slip marker sp(s) space(s) ssk slip,slip, k2 slipped sts tog st(s) stitch(es) st st stockinette stitch tbl through back loop tog together wS wrong side YO yarn over
Made with one ball of Eco+ or Ecological wool by Cascade, this scarf will become your winter staple. It knits up really quickly on large needles and only has a one row repeat. Sizes: one size Finished Measurements: approx. 8" wide and 96" long lying flat (not including tassels) Gauge: 16 sts = 4" in st st as given on ball band Yarn: 250 g (8.8 oz.), 478 yds (437 m) bulky (12 ply) weight wool Suggested Brand: 1 skein Ecological or Eco+ by Cascade Yarns Needles: 10 mm (US 15) straight or circular needles Other Materials: large crochet hook to attach tassels This pattern is for personal use only, not for profit @ Kelly McClure Etsy: www.bohoknits.etsy.com Blogger: www.bohoknits.blogspot.com Ravelry: bohoknits See Notes below.
Tassels:
Make tassels ahead of time so you can knit your scarf until you (almost) run out of wool. The samples shown used 12 x 6.5" long tassels (strands were 13" when unfolded) of 15 strands of wool each. I like to use a standard size hardcover book to measure mine. I make 15-strand bundles, tie a loose knot with them and then set them aside. This way, you have neat, little bunches all ready to attach when your scarf is finished.
Instructions:
Use two strands held together. For the recommended brand, you will have to divide your ball in half - a simple kitchen scale can help make the balls equal, but guessing works just fine and if you have some leftover from one ball you can incorpoarate it into your tassels. To begin, leave at least a 7" tail to blend into tassels and CO 22 sts (or a multiple of 4 +2). Set-up: K1, K2, \*YO, P2tog, K2\*, rep from \* to \* to last 3 sts, YO, P2tog, P1 Row 1: Sl 1 kwise, K2, \*YO, P2tog, K2\*, rep from \* to \* to last 3 sts, YO, P2tog, P1. Rep Row 1 only until you have a fewyards ofyarn remaining for BO (or to desired length). BO very loosely or use a 12 mm needle. Use a large crochet hook to attach tassels. Trim ends.
Notes:
· When working a YO before a purl, wrap the yarn all the way around the right needle and then from back to front between the needles so you are in position to purl. You should be increasing a st when you do this and leaving a little hole. · Slipping the first st kwise and purling the last st makes a nice edge, but don't pull these sts too tight - give a little tug down at the end of each row.
When Kelly isn't busy knitting and designing, she is exploring the Rocky Mountains with her dog, or probably drinking tea. This pattern is for personal use only, not for profit @ Kelly McClure Etsy: www.bohoknits.etsy.com Blogger: www.bohoknits.blogspot.com Ravelry: bohoknits
