Anyone who has ever learned to knit has undoubtedly made at least a couple -- and chances are, closer to a gazillion -- scarves! They're easy enough for beginners, but they never really lose their appeal even for more experienced knitters because they're so darn much fun to make, to wear and to give as gifts! Today's guest is knitwear designer Candi Jensen, who is also the author of Knit Scarves!, and she's going to share her designs for three out-of-the-ordinary scarves to get those needles clicking!
The Skinny Scarf requires you to cast on 400 stitches -- but you have to knit only 20 rows, so don't panic! Knit from three shades of a Pima cotton/TENCEL® blend (figure A), this scarf features an easy-to-create woven stitch for added texture (figure B).
Knit-O-Meter Rating: BeginnerFinished measurements: 2-3/4" x 80" Materials
Premiere by Classic Elite, (1 ball [1-3/4oz/50g/108yd] each: Natural #5216, Brushed Amber #5247, Dried Cherry #5299)
Needles: U.S. size 10-1/2 (or size to obtain gauge)
Large-eye yarn needle for weaving in ends Gauge: 20 sts and 36 rows = 4"(10cm) in pattern stitch. Note: Be sure to take time to check gauge. Pattern St.
Row 1: *p1, move yarn to the back and slip the next st, move yarn to the front * repeat between * .
Row 2: *k1, move yarn to the front and slip the next st, move yarn to the back* repeat between *. Scarf
With Natural cast on 400 sts and begin pattern st. Work color sequence as follows:
3 rows Natural
2 rows Dried Cherry
3 rows Brushed Amber
2 rows Natural
3 rows Dried Cherry
2 rows Brushed Amber
3 rows Natural
2 rows Dried Cherry
Repeat color sequence once.
Bind off loosely in pattern stitch. Finishing
Weave in all ends. Make fringe. Knit Bit: Shape balls of flexible polymer clay as desired and push onto the point of a needle almost all the way through. Remove from the needle and bake per manufacturer's instructions. Voila! Point protectors that will keep your knitting from sliding off the needles when you lay them down!
RESOURCES :
Premiere yarn
Natural #5216, Brushed Amber #5247, Dried Cherry #5299
Classic Elite Yarns Incorporated
Lowell, MA
US
Phone: 978-453-2837
Toll Free Phone: 800-343-0308
Softy yarn
#2939
Berroco Inc.
Check Website for local retailers.
Website: www.berroco.com
Kid Classic yarn
Rowan Yarns
Website: knitrowan.com
GUESTS :
Candi Jensen
Website: www.candijensen.com
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