Multidirectional Curved Scarf

Multidirectional
Curved Scarf
D E S I G N B Y I R I S S C H R E I E R CO U R T E S Y O F T S C A R T YA R N S
This curved creation is crafted by working on “angles”
side to side in this vibrant hand-painted yarn.
INTERMEDIATE
Finished Measurements
Length: 42 inches along inner curved edge
and 60 inches along outer curved edge
Height: 61/2 inches
Materials
• TSC Artyarns Zara Hand-Dyed (DK
weight; 100% extra-fine merino
wool; 240 yds/100g per skein):
1 skein each stormy skies #Z15 (A) and
hearts afire #Z22 (B)
• Size 8 (5mm) straight and 32-inch or
longer circular needles or size needed to
obtain gauge
• Stitch marker
Gauge
19 sts and 40 rows = 4 inches/10cm in
garter st.
To save time, take time to check gauge.
Special Abbreviation
Slip marker (sm): Slip marker from LH
to RH needle.
Special Techniques
Note: Entire 6-ridge triangle is worked on
row indicated.
Short-Row Triangle 1
Ridge 1: (WS): Kfb, ssk, turn; (RS): sl 1,
knit to end of row.
Ridge 2: (WS): Kfb, k1, ssk, turn; (RS): sl 1,
knit to end of row.
Ridge 3: (WS): Kfb, k2, ssk, turn; (RS): sl 1,
knit to end of row.
Ridge 4: (WS): Kfb, k3, ssk, turn; (RS): sl 1,
knit to end of row.
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Ridge 5: (WS): Kfb, k4, ssk, turn; (RS): sl 1,
knit to end of row.
Ridge 6: (WS): Kfb, k5, ssk, do not turn,
knit to end of row.
Short-Row Triangle 2
Ridge 1: (WS): Kfb, k6, ssk, turn; (RS): sl 1,
knit to end of row.
Ridge 2: (WS): Kfb, k7, ssk, turn; (RS): sl 1,
knit to end of row.
Ridge 3: (WS): Kfb, k8, ssk, turn; (RS): sl 1,
knit to end of row.
Ridge 4: (WS): Kfb, k9, ssk, turn; (RS): sl 1,
knit to end of row.
Ridge 5: (WS): Kfb, k10, ssk, turn; (RS): sl 1,
knit to end of row.
Ridge 6: (WS): Kfb, k11, ssk, do not turn,
knit to end of row.
Pattern Notes
Scarf is shaped using increases, decreases
and short rows. A ribbed border is added
after curved scarf fabric is complete.
When changing colors, do not cut
yarn; carry unused yarn loosely along
side of scarf.
Scarf
With straight needles and A, cast on 28 sts.
Row 1 (RS): With A, kfb, k12, ssk, knit to end.
Row 2: Knit.
Rows 3 and 4: Rep Rows 1 and 2.
Short-Row Section
Join B.
Row 5: With B, kfb, k12, ssk, knit to end.
Row 6: Work Short-Row Triangle 1.
Rows 7 and 8: With A, rep Rows 1 and 2.
Row 9: With B, rep Row 1.
Row 10: Work Short-Row Triangle 2.
Rows 11 and 12: With A, rep Rows 1 and 2.
Rows 13 and 14: With B, rep Rows 1 and 2.
Row 15: With A, rep Row 1.
Row 16: Work Short-Row Triangle 1.
Rows 17 and 18: With B, rep Rows 1 and 2.
Row 19: With A, rep Row 1.
Row 20: Work Short-Row Triangle 2.
Center Panel
Rows 21–24: With B, rep [Rows 1 and 2]
twice.
Rows 25–28: With A, rep [Rows 1 and 2]
twice.
Rows 29 and 30: With B, rep [Rows 1
and 2] once.
Rows 31–34: With A, rep [Rows 1 and 2]
twice.
Rep [Rows 5–34] 6 times more.
Ending
Note: A and B are worked along WS edge to
finish the scarf. Make sure to carry unused
yarn along edge to prevent unsightly loops
and bring it in position to knit.
Rep Rows 5-19 of Short Row Section.
Cut A and B. Join A at beg of WS and
work Ridges 1-5 of Short Row Triangle 2.
Ridge 6: (WS): Kfb, k11, ssk, turn; (RS): sl 1,
knit to end of row.
Ridge 7: (WS): Rejoin B; kfb, k12, ssk,
turn; (RS): sl 1, pm, knit to end of row.
Ridge 8: (WS): Kfb, knit to marker, sm,
ssk, turn; (RS): sl 1, sm, knit to end of row.
Ridges 9–12: Rep [Ridge 8] 4 times.
Ridges 13 and 14: With A, rep [Ridge 8]
twice.
Ridge 15: With B, rep Ridge 8.
Ridge 16: With A, rep Ridge 8.
Ridges 17–20: Rep [Ridges 15 and 16]
twice.
With A, bind off all sts.
Finishing
With RS facing, circular needle and A,
pick up and knit 292 sts along outer
curved edge of scarf.
Rows 1 and 2: With A, *k2, p2; rep from
* across row.
Rows 3 and 4: With B, *k2, p2; rep from
* across row.
Rows 5–8: Rep Rows 1–4.
Rows 9 and 10: Rep [Rows 1 and 2] once.
With A, bind off loosely in rib.
Weave in ends. Block lightly. ■
From Creative Knitting magazine, Winter 2013 Vol. 35, No. 4, Copyright © 2013 Creative Knitting magazine