The scarf is completed, the one to match my favorite hat. I love Unplanned Peacock Yarn, it knits so beautifully. This pattern combo will soon appear on Ravelry.
RUBY HAT and SCARF
HAT
The Ruby Hat is an easy hat, knit in the round and a good way to sample several stitch patterns. It fits a 22” head.
Material required:
1 skein worsted or heavy worsted (this hat was worked with Unplanned Peacock worsted)
Size US 8 circ or DPNs
Tapestry needle
SECTION 1
Cast on 80 stitches using a stretchy case on such as Long tail, place marker and join in the round.
Row 1 Knit
Row 2 Purl
Repeat these 2 rows 4 more times
SECTION 2
Row 11-16: 1 X 1 rib
SECTION 3
Row 17: *K2tog, YO* repeat to end of row
Row 18: Knit
Row 19: *K2tog, YO* repeat to end of row
Row 20: Knit
SECTION 4
Row 21: Purl
Row 22: Knit
Repeat these two rows 3 more times ending on a knit row
SECTION 5
Knit 8 rows
Decrease for crown:
Row 1: *Knit 8, K2Tog* to end of round,
Row 2: Knit round (repeat for all even numbered rows)
Row 3: *Knit 7, K2Tog* to end of round
Row 5: *Knit 6, K2Tog* to end of round
Row 7: *Knit 5, K2Tog* to end of round
Row 9: *Knit 4, K2Tog* to end of round
Row 10: K2Tog to end of round
Row 11: K2Tog to end of round
Cut yarn about 8” long and thread through remaining stitches and draw up tight. Secure and weave in loose ends.
Copywrite 2012 Fran Stafford
SCARF
Worsted weight yarn: This pattern was worked with 2 skeins of Unplanned Peacock Studio Superwash Merino Worsted Weight
Size 8 needle
K=knit
P=purl
K2tog=Knit 2 together
YO= Yarn Over
Garter stitch=knit every row
Section 1
Cast on 36 stitches.
Knit garter stitch for 3 1/2”.
[Knit 8 rows of 2 X 2 rib
Next 4 rows is a simple lace, *K2Tog, YO* to end
Knit next row, increase in first stitch
*K2Tog, YO to end*
Knit next row, increase in last stitch]
Knit in garter stitch for 1 ½”
Repeat [ ] pattern
Knit in garter stitch for 1 ½”
Repeat [ ] pattern
Knit in garter stitch for 1”
Center section of scarf
K2tog, knit across row to last 2 stitches, K2tog
*K2, K in back loop, P* repeat to last 2 stitches, K2
Repeat this row until scarf is 12” less than the total length you desire.
Section 3
K front and back of first stitch, K to last stitch, K front and back of last stitch.
K garter stitch for 1”
[Repeat simple lace from beginning section.
K2Tog, YO to end of row
Knit in front and back of first stitch, knit to end
K2Tog, YO to end of row
Knit to last stitch, knit front and back for last stitch
Knit 8 rows of 2 X 2 rib]
Knit 1 ½” garter stitch
Repeat [ ] pattern
Knit 1 ½” garter stitch
Repeat [ ] pattern
Knit 3 ½” garter stitch.
Bind off loosely.
If you want a narrower scarf, work in multiples of 4 for your cast on.
Copywrite 2013 Fran Stafford: Please feel free to knit items for sale or gifts and print this pattern for your own use. Do not sell or otherwise distribute or publish this pattern without owner’s permission.
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