You will need: lace weight yarn (0.5-1.0 skeins, I used 0.75); size 13 needles
CO (LOOSELY) anywhere from 20-40 stitches
Row 1-7: knit
Row 8: purl
Row 9: knit
Row 10: purl
Row 11: knit
Repeat these 11 rows for the entire length of your scarf. You can alternate stockinette and garter whenever you'd like, I chose to do 7 rows garter and 4 rows of stockinette for the majority of the scarf mixed in with larger and smaller intervals.
At end, BO LOOSELY! Sew both ends together with excess yarn.
Although this could be knit in pure stockinette (as long as you block out the curls), I think the "stripes" that the garter stitch creates adds a nice variability to the scarf. Ravelry page found here.
My scarf turned out to be 5 feet long which sounds like an awful lot, but ends up being quite short. I double wrapped the scarf around my neck and it nicely drapes for 15 inches.
Great scarf and such a simple but effective pattern. I can see this teemed perfectly with a t-shirt in the spring.
ReplyDeleteGreat scarf and such a simple but effective pattern. I can see this teemed perfectly with a t-shirt in the spring.
ReplyDeleteThank you! This really was fun to knit, and I can see myself wearing it all throughout spring into the summer.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful!!
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DeleteI can easily see this scarf being a go-to all spring! It will pair perfectly with almost everything! :-D Beautiful job.
ReplyDeleteThank you!! If you try it out let me know how yours comes out :)
DeleteHi, I clicked your link from the Blogging group on Rav. Your blog is great! I love this scarf, it's beautiful and you did a great job. I think it's really great that you're such an avid knitter, I wish I'd taken up yarn crafts at a younger age myself. I'm following your blog now. I'm looking forward to reading more. :)
ReplyDeleteYou're so sweet, thank you! I've only been knitting for about a year but am absolutely in love with it-- it's an awesome creative outlet, not to mention a GREAT stress reliever. Following you too :)
DeleteI've had that yarn in my stash forever..never could find any pattern that I liked...so Thank You..this pattern is perfect!
ReplyDeleteI'm so glad! I suggest using large needles (ie size 13) because then you don't need to do any fancy lace stitches, doing just garter or stockinette produces a beautiful and interesting faux lace. Let me know how your scarf comes out!! :)
DeleteI love this scarf and the fact that it's the perfect thing to transition from winter to spring!
ReplyDeleteVery nice, looks really airy and lace, but still comfy to curl up in
ReplyDeleteIt's so beautiful! I am going to make this for my friend's birthday! I don't wear scarves, but I might have to make one for myself!
ReplyDeleteI have some very expensive, like the second or third most expensive, yarn that I bought to make something for one of my daughters some day. This may be just the thing. I have two 40 gram balls of this luscious pink yarn that has been waiting for the perfect pattern. She likes pink. I think this is a perfect match. Thank you.
ReplyDeleteThe scarf is beautiful, and I plan to make it as a Christmas gift for my granddaughter. How many stitches did you cast on when you made this lovely scarf?
ReplyDeleteMany thanks. Barbara
Hi, I am making this scarf right now and just a quick question - is the five feet long before or after you join the ends? I guess I am wondering if I actually have to knit until it is ten feet long and then join it?
ReplyDeleteI've had this yarn stashed away for years! Finally a pattern perfect for it! Thank you for sharing!
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