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Bias Scarf Choose from different versions of a bias-knit scarf. From "Knitty Gritty" episode DKNG-312

Here's a fashionable scarf that's knit on the diagonal--and we're offering two options for you to choose from! Diagonal knitting involves simply taking a set number of stitches and having them move on the diagonal. Your choices include knitting the scarf all of one yarn and knitting it in stripes of multiple yarns or of yarn that stripes all on its own.

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Knit-O-Meter Rating: Beginner.

Two-Yarn Striped Scarf With Different Fringed Edges (figure A and figure B)

Materials:

Trendsetter Checkmate (two 50-gram skeins)
Trendsetter Vintage (one 50-gram skein)
needles (U.S. size 11)

Figure A

Figure B

Multiyarn All in One Hank (figure C) and figure D)

Materials:

Prism Wild Stuff (one 300-yd hank)
Trendsetter Segue Ribbon (one 100-gram hank for fringed edges and embellishment)
needles (U.S. size 91)

Figure C

Figure D

Bias Knitting Instructions

	Figure E
	Figure F
	Figure G

With #8 needle and yarn, cast on 20sts. Knit back across the row.

Row 1: (RS) K 1 increasing in the stitch (figure E). Knit until 3sts remain. K2 together (figure F). K1.

Row 2: Knit back across the row.

Note: You'll notice that there will always be 20sts on the needle at the end of every row.

If you decide to stripe the scarf, you would reverse rows 1&2, changing yarns on row 1 (figure G) and working the Increase/Decrease pattern on row 2. We usually work stripes of 2 rows or 4 rows. (This scarf is featured in Vogue Knitting and is very hip and cool. Also attached are the variations that are done in a yarn called Wild Stuff, which changes textures and colors all on its own.)

If you are working with a classic yarn, flat yarn or multitextured yarn, please follow the original diagonal instructions. If you are creating a striped scarf, please follow the instructions below to ensure that the stripes show properly.

Pattern:

Working with 2 yarns A & B, each worked separately in Garter St for 2 rows.

Row 1: With A, knit across the row.
Row 2: With A, knit 1 with an increase. Work across the row until 3sts remain. K2-tog, K1.
Row 3: With B, knit across the row.
Row 4: With B, knit 1 with an increase. Work across the row until 3sts remain. K2-tog, K1.
Repeat rows 1-4 carrying yarns up along the side edge. Be sure not to pull too tightly.

RESOURCES :

Trendsetter Yarns
Website: www.trendsetteryarns.com

Prism Yarns Website: www.prismyarn.com

GUESTS :

Barry Klein
Knitwear designer
Website: www.trendsetteryarns.com