Double Dropped Scarf

First, let me say, Jen is an awesome Nanny. I couldn't ask for any better. Second, Jen is an excellent knitting student. She picked it up quickly and after I forced her to swatch for a week, she started and has now completed her first project: a wonderfully cozy and gorgeous scarf.

I think this is a great first scarf. It's done with a simple garter stitch (knit on both sides), but the row of elongated drop stitches gives the scarf more interest. In general I not a fan of variegated yarns, but I think this scarf looks excellent with it.

Finished Dimensions
approximately 6 1/2 inches x 50 inches

Materials

• 1 1/2 balls Rowan Tapestry (worsted weight yarn) ~ 200 yards total
• size 8 needle
• tapestry needle

• yo yo: wrap the yarn twice around the needle (not too tightly)
• Drop yo's: instead of making a stitch, simply let the two yo's drop of the needle, this will make an elongated stitch

• Cast on 25 stitches
• Row 1-20: knit
• Row 21: K1,* yo, yo, k1 * repeat to end of row
• Row 22: K1,* Drop yo's, k1 * repeat to end of row
• Row 23 - 28: knit
Repeat these 8 rows (rows 21 - 28) until scarf reaches desired length
• Row N - N+20: knit (knit last 20 rows)
• Bind off

Responses[2]

Posted by Jessica on January 14, 2009 5:39:26 PM EST #