Tuesday, May 25, 2010

Dusty Night Scarf

A lace stitch makes this little scarf light and airy and gives your outfit and finished look.
SIZE: One Size
About 5 1/2 x 63 in. (14 x 160 cm)

MATERIALS
• 485-108 Lion Brand LB Collection Wool Stainless Steel: Dusty Blue
2 Balls
• Lion Brand Knitting Needles- Size 5 [3.75 mm]
• Large-Eyed Blunt Needles

GAUGE:
23 sts = 4 in. (10 cm) in St st (k on RS, p on WS) with 2 strands of yarn held together. BE SURE TO CHECK YOUR GAUGE. When you match the gauge in a pattern, your project will be the size specified in the pattern and the materials specified in the pattern will be sufficient. If it takes you less stitches and rows to make a 4 in. [10 cm] square, try using a smaller size hook or needles; if more stitches and rows, try a larger size hook or needles.

STITCH EXPLANATION:
sk2p Slip 1 as if to knit, knit 2 together, pass slipped stitch over—2 sts decreased.
PATTERN STITCH
Lace Stitch (multiple of 6 sts + 2)
Rows 1 and 3 (WS): Purl.
Row 2: K1, *k3, yo, sk2p, yo; rep from * to last st, k1.
Row 4: K1, *yo, sk2p, yo, k3; rep from * to last st, k1.
Rep Rows 1-4 for Lace st.

SCARF
With 2 strands of yarn held together, cast on 32 sts.
St st Section: Beginning with a WS row, work in St st (k on RS, p on WS) for 3 in. (7.5 cm), end with a RS row.
Lace Section: Change to Lace st and work for 3 in. (7.5 cm), end with Row 4 (RS).
Rep St st and Lace Sections for a total of 10 times, then rep St st Section once more. Bind off.

FINISHING
Weave in ends.

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