Patterns: February 2010 Archives

This scarf is my ode to the Chevron Scarf in Last-Minute Knitted Gifts, except I knit it in garter stitch, as I enjoy the squishiness of Sock Yarn in garter stitch better than stockinette.  It gives the scarf a bit more heft and structure and it is the perfect project to use up 2 skeins of sock yarn.

Since I modified the original pattern, I thought I'd tell you how I knit mine, in case you want to knit yourself one as well. 

On US 5/3.75mm needles using Color 1, cast on 48 stitches.  

Knit 4 rows.

With Color 2:

Row 1: K2tog 4 times, KF&B 8 times, K2tog 8 times, KF&B 8 times, K2tog 4 times

Row 2: Knit all stitches

With Color 1:

Row 3 and 4: Knit all Stitches

Repeat Rows 1-4 until the scarf measures 60" or until desired length, ending with Row 2.  Knit four more rows with Color 1. Cast off.

For the 60" scarf, I used about 3/4 each of the two skeins of sock yarn. 

KF&B = knit into the front and back loop

I choose two of my favorite colorways, "Dahlia" and "Daffodil" sock yarn and I happen to have 1 skein of both these colors. I thought I'd give them to someone who wanted to knit a scarf just like mine, so if you do, leave a comment by 5pm Friday, February 26, Seattle time, and I'll pick a winner at random. 

And, if you haven't already bought Last Minute Knitted Gifts, you most certainly should.

Update!  The random number generator gave me #26, which is Kathleen.  Congratulations!  

Thank you to everyone for your lovely, lovely comments.  You've all made my week!  We are going to try to dye up some of the Dahlia and Daffodil colorways so if you really want to knit the scarf in these colors, and you don't mind waiting, we'll do what we can!