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Crossover Scarf Crossover Scarf From "Knitty Gritty" episode DKNG-206

Figure A

Here's a scarf that will impress everyone who sees it! Knit in an airy eyelet stitch from a fluffy-textured yarn, it features a striking crossover band (figure A) on each end.

Incidentally, one of today's Knitsters has a fabulous alternative idea for this scarf: once you've mastered the technique, try knitting the entire piece in the crossover pattern for an allover delicate lacy look.

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	Crossover stitch (to see a step-by-step demo, click on the video link below)...
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Knit-O-Meter Rating: Intermediate

Finished Measurements: 4" x 70"

Materials
Kid Classic by Rowan (3 balls)
Needles: U.S. size 11 (or size to obtain gauge)
Large-eye yarn needle for weaving in ends

Gauge: 24 sts = 4"(10cm) in pattern stitch

Co 24 sts.

Pattern Stitch
Rows 1 - 4: Knit.
Row 5: K1, *insert needle into next stitch and wrap yarn 4 times around the point of the needle, then knit the stitch bringing all the wraps through the stitch* repeat between * across.
Row 6: *Slip 8 stitches with yarn in back, dropping all extra wraps, thus forming 8 long stitches on the right hand needle. Then insert the left hand needle into the first 4 of these 8 stitches and pass them over the second 4. Then return all sts to the left hand needle and knit the 8 crossed stitches in the new order * repeat between * across.
Rows 7 – 10: Knit.
Row 11: Repeat row 5.
Row 12: Slip 4 sts dropping extra wraps, then cross 2 over 2 as in row 6 and Knit these 4 stitches, * slip 8 stitches with yarn in back, dropping all extra wraps, thus forming 8 long stitches on the right hand needle. Then insert the left hand needle into the first 4 of these 8 stitches and pass them over the second 4. Then return all sts to the left hand needle and knit the 8 crossed stitches in the new order * repeat between * twice. Slip 4 sts dropping extra wraps, then cross 2 over 2 as in row 6 and Knit these 4 stitches.

Scarf
With size 11 needles cast on 24 sts and begin pattern stitch. Work until piece measures 70" or you have finished a repeat of the pattern, binding off on last K row.

Finishing
Weave in all ends.

Next: Legwarmers

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