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Odds & Ends Scarf

Suzie — Wed, 13 Jan 2010 22:45:58 +0000

Odds and Ends Scarf

A simple, fun, unisex scarf, worked in a variety of easy, reversible stitches in either DK, aran or chunky weight yarn. Use a single shade for a classic look, or combine your leftovers and work each square in a different yarn to create something totally unique.

This pattern is suitable for novice knitters familiar with knit and purl and changing between the two. It’s a great way to practice some new stitches. If you’re a very new knitter, I recommend you work through parts 1-4 of Lion Brand’s Learn to Knit site, and familiarise yourself with those techniques (cast-on, knit, purl and ribbing).

I was inspired to design this scarf after being lucky enough to knit with Kelley Deal at ATP festival. Kelley created beautiful scarves by combining everyone’s squares, knitted in different colours and stitches. Knitting a long scarf is less daunting when it’s done in bite-sized chunks, and the results can be stunning.

Size

All versions measure approx. 182 cm (72 inches) long and 14 cm (6 inches) wide.

Requirements

Yarn & notions

Suits smooth-textured, bouncy, pure wool yarns that show stitch definition and hold their shape well.

For the DK version: 410 m / 450 yards. Suggested yarn: 4 x 50 g balls of Rowan Pure Wool DK
For the aran version: 390 m / 415 yards. Suggested yarn: 2.5 x 100 g balls of Rowan Pure Wool Aran
For the chunky version: 240 m / 260 yards. Suggested yarn: 2 x 100 g skeins of Rowan Colourscape Chunky (pictured in shade 436 ‘Northern Lights’)

Odds and ends scarf

Needles & equipment

For the DK version: 4 mm needles
For the aran version: 5 mm needles
For the chunky version: 6.5 mm needles
Ruler or measuring tape
Yarn needle
Pins for blocking
Crochet hook for attaching tassels (optional)

Tension / gauge

22 (DK) / 18 (aran) / 14 (chunky) stitches over 10 cm (4 in.) in garter stitch

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Model: Kathryn, photography with help from Joseph Hughes

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Staggered rib scarf

Suzie — Sun, 23 Nov 2008 13:50:10 +0000

Staggered-rib scarf

A cosy, chunky-weight scarf in a reversible, diagonal rib pattern.

When I came across this stitch pattern I knew it was ideal for a scarf – simple, reversible, quicker to knit than seed stitch and normal 2×2 ribbing (because it compresses less).

I’ve given it a beginner rating because it’s entirely knit and purl. However, it requires a bit of concentration at first because you have to purl stitches that look like they should be knit and vice versa. If you get lost, use the photos below to check whether you’re on an odd side (rib pattern moves one stitch right) or an even side (pattern does not move). I have given instructions for slipping the first stitch of each row for neater edges.

The yarn I have chosen is a warm and luxurious blend of merino, alpaca and silk. The silk and alpaca give it a lovely drape. This can be substituted for any chunky-weight yarn. To knit this pattern in using yarn of a different weight, simply swatch using the yarn’s recommended needle size to find the number of stitches that will give the width you want, then round to the nearest multiple of four.

Size information

Length: 156 cm (62 in.)
Width: 13.5 cm (5.25 in.)

Requirements

Yarn & notions

4 x 50 g hanks Mirasol Sulka (pictured in shade 221)

Needles & equipment

6.5 mm needles

Tension/gauge

14 sts and 18 over 10 cm (4 in.) squared in staggered rib pattern

Instructions

Odd side - diagonal runs top right to bottom left

CO 24 sts

Row 1 (first row only): [K2, p2] to end
Row 2: Sl1, k1, p2, [K2, p2] to end
Row 3: Sl1, [p2, k2] to last 3 sts, p2, k1
Row 4: Sl1p, [k2, p2] to last 3 sts, k2, p1
Row 5: Sl1, p1, [k2, p2] to last 2 sts, k2
Row 6: Sl1p, p1, [k2, p2] to last 2 sts, k2
Row 7: Sl1p, [k2, p2] to last 3 st3, k2, p1
Row 8: Sl1, [p2, k2] to last 3 sts, p2, k1
Row 9: Sl1p, k1, [p2, k2] to last 2 sts, p2

Repeat rows 2-9 until you run out of yarn.

Even side - diagonal runs top left to bottom right

Cast off

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Ruffle lace scarf

Suzie — Wed, 05 Nov 2008 23:10:24 +0000

Ruffle lace scarf

A corkscrew scarf in medium weight mohair, knitted lengthways with simple yarn-over increases.

I’ve wanted to knit a corkscrew scarf for a while, but couldn’t find an example with enough interest in the stitch pattern. I chose purl ridges with yarn-over increases, creating a lacy, textured knit that works well with mohair.

I added silver lurex thread, held with the main yarn, for a subtle sparkle in the icy blue. Lurex thread is available from the Handweavers Studio in Walthamstow, London for just £0.50 for 5g (plenty for this project) – they do mailorder!

Don’t be alarmed by the stitch count of the final rows. When you’re lost in the limbo of 1000 sts, remember that the you’re only knitting one 100 g hank, so it can’t go on forever!

Size information

Length at cast-on edge: 180 cm (71 in.)
Width (flat): 11 cm (4.25 in.)

Requirements

Yarn & notions

Please read important note on yardage.

1 x 100 g hanks Colinette Mohair (pictured in ‘Elephants Daydream’), or
Approx. 200 m any mohair blend yarn with recommended needle size of 4-5 mm
200 m lurex thread (optional)

Needles & equipment

7 mm circular needle, 100 cm or longer

Tension/gauge

12 sts over 10 cm (4 in.) in stocking stitch

Ruffle lace scarf

Instructions

CO 128 sts

Row 1: Purl
Row 2: Knit
Row 3: K1 [yo, k1] to end (255 sts)
Row 4: Purl
Row 5: Purl
Row 6: Knit
Row 7: Knit
Row 8: Purl
Row 9: P1 [yo, p1] to end (509 sts)
Row 10: Knit
Row 11: Knit
Row 12: Purl
Row 13: Purl
Row 14: Knit
Row 15: K1 [yo, k1] to end (1017 sts)
Row 16: Purl

Cast off

Special thanks to Heidi for modelling in the photos.

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