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 needlesFinished 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...
Let me know if you try this out - have fun!
24 comments:
Ooooooo, so pretty! I might just have to take another trip soon! Like maybe this weekend....
OOOO! This scarf is beautiful. I found you off of Ravelry. People are listing their favorite scarves.
(Balzac)
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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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!!
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!
Beautiful scarf. I knit a chunky one last year using a different pattern, but is stretched out a ton. How is this one for stretching out??? Would so love to give it a try!!!
I made this scarf last year, and liked it so well, I'm doing it again today. Thanks for posting this pattern. Good clear directions too!
I just finished this scarf! Love the pattern, thanks for sharing.
http://another-ordinary-life.blogspot.com/2010/04/wraptastic.html
The scarf looks beautiful and I am planning to make it just as shown. I have a question though: how long was the finished product?
Thanks!
Thanks so much for the great pattern! I bookmarked it as a favorite on Ravelry a while back and finally got around to knitting it this weekend. I posted some pics on my blog here: http://www.designfinch.com/2011/02/06/snowmageddon-scarf/
This is the Loops Christmas Creep, isn't it? It's the same stitch pattern.
I just posted your pattern on ravelry. Made one. Everyone wanted one. Seems I'll be making one a day until all are happy. So very easy and fun and produces a great scarf! Love it. Thank you!
I'm knitting this pattern with a heavy worsted yarn and #11 US needles. It's a very interesting look - just what I wanted with Araucania Tolhuaca.
Thank you!
Hi there! this looks like a fabulous scarf and I've got some gorgeous malabrigo wool that would be perfect for it.
A basic question though: are these instructions for knitting in a round or with a pair of needles? (i.e. do I need to switch over to P1,YO,P2tog every other row?
Thanks!
I am in love with this pattern! Kept looking on Ravelry for something that would use the one skein of Malabrigo Rasta Archangel that I love and that is SO DIFFERENT in coloration than all the others I've seen, and I found you! I'm using a 15 needle and it's looking great and knits up so fast!! Thanks again for creating this beautiful pattern!!
I love this pattern! I'm making a scarf for my SIL. It's super fast and super easy! I have ADD when it comes to knitting, so if it doesn't knit up fast, I lose interest!
I am using size 13 needles since that's the biggest I have. I think they're a little too small for this pattern, but they'll do.
I'm also using 3 different colors, just changing out the color whenever I feel like it. It's cute! I hope SIL likes it!
Thanks for sharing the pattern!
Beautiful scarf. I would love to try this scarf out. But I am just curious what does YO, K2tog mean?
@lacey, it means "yarn over, knit 2 together." I just linked to some video tutorials about this on my blog, if that helps! http://vanitycake.wordpress.com/2011/12/06/knit-a-lacy-headband/
Am I doing something wrong? The end of each row I have to k1, k1?
k1, yo, k2tog, yo, k2tog, yo, k2tog, yo, k2tog, k1, k1 (I was doing CO of 12)
I love this scarf and am excited to make it! I'm wondering if there's a typo in the pattern. Should it be multiples of 3 + 1? I'm using different yarn and need to cast on more stitches. I think I will need 22 to send with a knit 1, right?
Excuse me, I tried to swatch your pattern yesterday but it doesn't work. Could you please explain, how you do the yarn overs and the knit 2 together in my swatch everything was very thight and crumpy and it looks horrible.
Thank you so much.
Just knitted this scarf in a day for my student daughter in a lovely supa dupa chunky purple. Fantastic...great pattern
I needed a super chunky scarf pattern for my sister-in law in Georgia brrrrr-this is perfect. I'm knitting it with Malabrigo Rasta in Soriano. I'm sure it will be beautiful. Thank you for the pattern.
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