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Monday, October 6, 2008

Jump Start for the Hollydaze

The Super-Fast, Bookmark-This-Page-You'll-Need-it-Later, Scarf

It IS holiday season in the handknit/crochet world. We're not talking the Christmas creep we're talking preparation. I have some formed some definite opinions about handknit holidays... but I'll put that off in favor of getting you jump-started.

This scarf was born out of the need for a project that:
  • won't cost an arm and a leg
  • will look nice/stylish
  • will work up FAST

This is what I came up with - the most basic of lace patterns (don't get scared, it's not hard) on super-bulky yarn.Materials: Twinkle Handknits Soft Chunky (dist. by Classic Elite), 100% virgin wool, 200 g/83 yds per hank, 1 hank color 20, 1 pair size 19 needles
Finished Measurements: approx 5" wide by 63" long unstretched

Pattern:
CO 10 sts
Row 1 - K1 *(YO, K2tog), repeat from * across to last stitch, K1

Repeat row 1 until you almost run out of yarn, bind off




Tips for this scarf:
  • this scarf can be made in any weight or any fiber, experiment with something else for a slightly different look. (Blizzard and Encore Mega would be our closest subs)
  • the stitch pattern is over an even number of stitches, to make wider or skinnier add or subtract in multiples of 2.
  • big thick yarn works up fast but don't try to move fast - move nice and slow, your hands and wrists will thank you and your scarf will still work up quickly.
  • If you don't want to buy some 19s, just go fishing for your largest needles & see how it looks. 15s? 17s? I know you have some big ol plastic things from Job Lot stashed away somewhere :-)
  • I've knit this in mohair... yum! How about mohair and silk.. oooOOooo.... or malabrigo...
I knit this scarf over the span of a viewing of Iron Man this weekend. Conservatively, I'd call this a 3 hour scarf. I imagine it will be one of my last-minute gift ideas as the holidays close in.

Let me know if you try this out - have fun!

6 comments:

Pegi said...

Ooooooo, so pretty! I might just have to take another trip soon! Like maybe this weekend....

Anonymous said...

OOOO! This scarf is beautiful. I found you off of Ravelry. People are listing their favorite scarves.

(Balzac)

Mrs. Clemmons said...

I am very new to knitting, but this seems so easy. I can't wait to try it tomorrow on the road trip!

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Jenny said...

Thanks so much for your patterns! I saw one finished at my yarn stoaree, and ran home to go to your website for the pattern. I love the super easy 3 hour scarf (k2tog, YO forever ;-) and sent the pattern to m y mother who is blind but wants a simple pattern to use for gifts and charity!! it is perfect, thanks again. keep it up lady!!

Jenny said...

Sorry about my typos in my comment, LOL i am partially blind as well :-) doesnt stop me from knitting any more than it does my mama ;-) HAGD!