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EXperience
• beginner
• easy shaping
• no finishing
Yarn-party scarf
This is an adaptation of the Shape it Scarf! from
The Knit Stitch. There the scarf was done in one
yarn–a ribbon. Here it's done in 3 yarns; see notes
below. The pattern is a little more complex because
the cast-on must be "blended" so the yarns aren't
dragged too far. (If you don't understand this, don't
worry; the pattern will make it clear!)
I love this piece, partly because I always loved
how this shaped scarf sits around the neck. But
there's more going on here. In knitting we become
accustomed to producing the garment, but here we
also produce (actually, design!) the fabric. Yea!
10cm/4"
12–13
10–13
• over garter stitches
(knit every row)
worked in 1 row A, 1 row B,
and 1 row C
• after blocking or pressing
You’ll need
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There is no need to be specific about what yarn
weights you need. One should be shiny (could be
what we call 'railroad tracks'), and can be weight
2–4: one should be 'fluffy,' (could be either an
eyelash or something with a very long hair), and can
be weight 2–5: one should be a ribbon, and should
be weight 4–5 (to give it body), you'll be fine.
• Fine–Bulky weight
A • ribbon
B • shiny yarn
C • fluffy or hairy yarn
• 70–80 yds in each
I used
As for combining colors, pick one yarn you really
like, then pick 2 that coordinate. If they are all
variegated, you'll love the effect!
• 6mm/US10, 60cm/24"
scarf
Use e-wrap cast-on throughout.
Make a loose overhand knot with all 3 yarns
together, leaving 4" tails.
This is just to secure them, so the tails don't
get in your way and drive you crazy. You
will remove this knot at the end and weave
in the tails.
With A, cast on 3 stitches and knit 1 row. Turn.
* Cast on 1B, 1A, 1B, knit 1 row with B. Turn.
cast on 1C, 1B, 1C, knit 1 row with C. Turn.
Cast on 1A, 1C, 1A, knit 1 row with A. Turn.
If you put each yarn in it's own little baggy, it
helps prevent the balls from unwinding and
minimizes tangling.
Repeat from * to 111 sts.
TRENDSETTER Metal, 1 ball color 62;
PLYMOUTH Eros, 1 ball color 3253; K1C2
Tartelette, 1 ball color 373 (persimmon)
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** Two yarns hang at the beginning of this row. Remember whose
'turn' it is next. Begin and end cast-on with this yarn.
Next Row Alternating 2 yarns, cast on 41 sts, then knit with next
yarn. Turn. Repeat from ** —193 sts.
Knit with each yarn in sequence until you run out of one OR long
pieces are 3½" tall.
Knit 1 row with next yarn in sequence, then bind off loosely with
final yarn.
Undo initial overhand know. Sew in tails.
Press to desired drape.
Do read labels to ensure that iron setting is not too high for any of
the yarns used. Optional: Use wet cloth between scarf and iron.
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