Knitted Neck Scarf

Introduction 

When instructed to rib in the pattern below, knit 1, purl 1 alternately across the row. To wear the scarf, slip one end through either of the loops at front.
Finished Size: 4 by 26 inches

 

 

 

Step 1

Cast on 3 stitches.

Step 2

Row 1: Knit 2, slip last stitch purlwise.

Step 3

Row 2: With yarn in back, knit 1, increase 1, knit 1, and slip last stitch purlwise.

Step 4

Row 3: With yarn in back, knit 1, increase 1, knit to last stitch, slip last stitch purlwise.

Step 5

Repeat row 3 until you have 24 stitches. (Piece should now measure about 4 1/2 inches wide.)

Step 6

Continue to knit across every row, still slipping last stitch of each row purlwise, until piece measures 4 inches long

Step 7

Divide. When you're finished, half the stitches will be on double-pointed needle and the other half will be on your working needle.

Step 8

Rib across the stitches on your working needle (leave the stitches on double-pointed needle as is), still slipping the last stitch purlwise. Continue for 1 1/2 inches. Transfer these ribbed stitches onto stitch holder. Break yarn, leaving a tail long enough to weave in later.

Step 9

Rejoin yarn, and rib across the stitches on double-pointed needle for 1 1/2 inches.

Step 10

Transfer all stitches onto 1 needle as follows: Slip 1 stitch purlwise from double-pointed needle, then slip 1 purlwise from working needle. Repeat across row until all stitches are on 1 needle

 

Step 11

Knit every row, slipping last stitch purlwise, for 15 1/2 inches. (To adjust the size of the scarf, knit fewer inches for a child or more for a large adult.)

Step 12

Using same method as in step 7, divide the stitches between the 2 needles.

Step 13

Repeat steps 8, 9, and 10.

Step 14

Knit every row, slipping last stitch purlwise,

Step 15

To finish: Knit 1, decrease and knit to end of row, slipping last stitch purlwise. Repeat this sequence every row until only 3 stitches remain. Bind off. Using tapestry needle, weave in ends

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