Building Blocks: Scarves
Building Blocks: Scarves
A scarf can be worked on straight needles, or you can use a circular needle and work back and forth. It's really just a matter of convenience or personal preference.
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Photography by Linette Kielinski
Specifications
Specifications
DESIGNER
Courtney Kelley
YARN
Kelbourne Woolens Germantown:
Scarf A Garter Scarf: rhododendron 609, 2 skeins.
Scarf B 2x2 Rib Scarf: navy 410 (MC), 2 skeins, and jade 338 (CC), 1 skein.
Scarf C Cabled Scarf: honey 708, 2 skeins.
GAUGE
17 sts + 30 rows = 4" (10 cm) in garter stitch, after blocking.
29 sts + 24 rows = 4" (10 cm) in K2, P2 Ribbing, unstretched, after blocking.
22 sts + 22 rows = 4" (10 cm) in cable pattern, after blocking.
NEEDLES
1 - US 7 (4.5 mm) 24" (60 cm) circular or pair straights.
Check your gauge and adjust needle size(s) accordingly if necessary.
NOTIONS
Locking stitch markers, darning needle, cable needle.
SIZE
Scarf A 8" (20.25 cm) width, 60" (152.5 cm) length.
Scarf B 8.25" (21 cm) width, 60" (152.5 cm) length.
Scarf C 7.25" (18.5 cm) width, 60" (152.5 cm) length.
SKILLS
Scarf A Knitting.
Scarf B Knitting, purling.
Scarf C Knitting, purling, basic cables.