Criss-Cross Scarf
2
A soft and lofty scarf that'll come in handy for the coldest days.
By Kris Percival
YARN
RED HEART BOUTIQUE BIG & LITE, 2½oz/70g balls each approx 58 yd/53m (62% acrylic, 26% new wool, 12% polyester)
5 balls in #9529 Dark Teal
KNITTING NEEDLES
1 pair size 15 (10mm) knitting needles or any size to obtain correct gauge
1 pair size 11 (8mm) knitting needles for Double Knit Fringe
NOTIONS
Stitch markers
Yarn needle
FINISHED MEASUREMENTS
7"/18cm wide by 52"/132cm long, not including fringe
GAUGE
15 sts and 12 rows = 4"/10cm in pattern stitch using larger needles
Remember to check gauge for best results!
HOW TO MAKE A GAUGE SWATCH
With larger needles, cast on 16 sts.
Row 1 (right side) K1, *slip 1, k1, pass slipped st to left-hand needle over st just knit and knit through back loop, drop slipped st from needle; repeat from * across to last st, k1.
Row 2 *P2tog without dropping from left-hand needle, knit first st again, drop both sts from left-hand ; repeat from * across.
Repeat Rows 1–2 for pattern st until piece measures 4"/10cm.
Bind off.
Resulting gauge swatch should measure 4¼"/10.5cm x 4"/10cm. If necessary, adjust needle size to obtain gauge.
NOTE ABOUT PATTERNS
This is a pattern preview only. It is provided so that readers can see the photos and check that they have the necessary supplies. The pattern for this project appears in our November/December '10 issue, available in hard copy only. To get just the issue with the pattern, call 800-865-7240 for the individual issue. Don't miss any of our patterns in the future: SUBSCRIBE NOW.
NOTE ABOUT PATTERNS
This is only a preview of the pattern available in Your Knitting Life magazine, so you can see the yarn and ensure you have the necessary supplies. If you have specific questions about this pattern, please email the editorial staff.
The pattern for this project is available in hard copy only. To get only the print-version of the issue with this pattern, go here. Don't miss any of our patterns in the future: SUBSCRIBE NOW!