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Net Weave Scarf


Hi knitters! It's been a while since I've made a scarf, even though scarves had been the majority of my designs in in the early years of my blog. This scarf is simple, but I've chosen to label it as ‘intermediate’ because of the method of stitch increase that I used at the beginning of it. You can choose to ditch the way I started the scarf if you want an easier knit, but don't worry, if you like to knit it the way I did, I've posted a tutorial video that shows the special stitches I used (m1L and m1R) on my YouTube channel. This scarf makes a matching set with the Net Weave Toque, which you can find in my previous post. I highly recommend you check it out if you like this design and pattern. Have a nice knitting day!

Skill level: Intermediate

Check out the matching hat I made: Net Weave Toque





Materials:

  • Yarn: Alize Baby Best, 90% acrylic, 10% Bamboo, 3.53 oz. (100 g), 262 yards (240 m), in the color yellow 250: 2 skeins.
  • Circular knitting needles, size US 8 (5 mm).
  • Tapestry needle.


Measurements: length= 56" (140 cm), width= 9.5" (25 cm).

Gauge: 20 sts and 24 rows = 4" x 4" (10 cm x 10 cm) in rib stitch.

Yardage: 445- 450 yards (405- 410 m) approx. 





Knitting Terms:

  • st: stitch.
  • sts: stitches.
  • k: knit.
  • p: purl.
  • yo: yarn over.
  • k2tog: knit two stitches together.
  • ssk: slip, slip, then knit the two slipped sts together through back loops.
  • p2tog: purl 2 sts together.
  • p2togtbl: purl 2 sts together through back loops.
  • m1L: make 1 st increase left-wise.
  • m1R: make 1 st increase right-wise.

Watch my tutorial video on how to knit M1L and M1R: 





Instructions:

Note: to get a neat side edges, always slip first st purl wise.

Cast on 19 sts and work as follows:

Rib row 1: k 1, p 1, repeat to last st, k 1.

Rib row 2: p 1, k 1, repeat to last st, p 1.

Repeat the ribs row three more times.



Increasing Rows:

Row 1: (k 1, p 1) twice, m1L, k 1, m1L, (k2tog, yo) four times, k 1, m1R, k 1, (p 1, k 1) twice. (22 sts)

Row 2 and every even numbered row: (p 1, k 1) twice, p to last 4 sts, (k 1, p 1) twice, (unless mentioned otherwise).

Row 3: (k 1, p 1) twice, (k 1, m1L) twice, k 1, (yo, ssk) four times, (k 1, m1R) twice, k 1, (p 1, k 1) twice. (26 sts)

Row 5: (k 1, p 1) twice, (k 1, m1L) twice, k 3, (k2tog, yo) four times, k 3, (m1R, k 1) twice, (p 1,k 1) twice. (30 sts)

Row 7: (k 1, p 1) twice, (k 1, m1L) twice, k 5, (yo, ssk) four times, k 5, (m1R, k 1) twice, (p 1, k 1) twice. (34 sts)

Row 9: (k 1, p 1) twice, m1L, k 1, m1L, (k2tog, yo) four times, k 8, (k2tog, yo) four times, m1R, k 1, m1R (p 1, k 1) twice. (38 sts)

Row 11: (k 1, p 1) twice, (k 1, m1L) twice, k 1, (yo, ssk) four times, k 8, (yo, ssk) four times, k 1, (m1R, k 1) twice, (p 1, k 1) twice. (42 sts)

Row 13: (k 1, p 1) twice, (k 1, m1L) twice, k 3, (k2tog, yo) four times, k 8, (k2tog, yo) four times, k 3, (m1R, k 1) twice, (p 1, k 1) twice. (46 sts)

Row 15: (k 1, p 1) twice, (k 1, m1L) twice, k 5, (yo, ssk) four times, k 8, (yo, ssk) four times, k 5, (m1R, k 1) twice, (p 1, k 1) twice. (50 sts)



General Pattern:

Row 17: (k 1, p 1) twice, k 1, *(k2tog, yo) four times, k 8, repeat from * once more, (k2tog, yo) four times, k 1, (p 1, k 1) twice.

Row 19: (k 1, p 1) twice, k 1, *(yo, ssk) four times, k 8, repeat from * once more, (yo, ssk) four times, k 1, (p 1, k 1) twice.

Repeat rows 17-20 once more.

Row 21: (k 1, p 1) twice, k 1, *k 8, (k2tog, yo) four times, repeat from * once more, k 9, (p 1, k 1) twice.

Row 23: (k 1, p 1) twice, k 1, *k 8, (yo, ssk) four times, repeat from * once more, k 9, (p 1, k 1) twice.

Repeat rows 21-24 once more.



Repeat the general pattern rows twenty-one times, or as many as you prefer, then repeat rows 17-20 twice. Work last rows as follows:



Decreasing Rows:

Row 1: (k 1, p 1) twice, (k 1, ssk) twice, k 3, (k2tog, yo) four times, k 8, (k2tog, yo) four times, k 3, (k2tog, k 1) twice, (p 1, k 1) twice. (46 sts)

Row 3: (k 1, p 1) twice, (k 1, ssk) twice, k 1, (yo, ssk) four times, k 8, (yo, ssk) four times, (k 1, k2tog) twice, k 1, (p 1, k 1) twice. (42 sts)

Row 5: (k 1, p 1) twice, k 1, ssk twice, (k2tog, yo) four times, k 8, (k2tog, yo) four times, k2tog twice, k 1, (p 1, k 1) twice. (38 sts)

Row 7: (k 1, p 1) twice, k 1, ssk, (yo, ssk) four times, k 8, (yo, ssk) four times, k2tog, k 1, (p 1, k 1) twice. (36 sts)

Row 8: (p 1, k 1) twice, p 1, p2tog, p to last 6 sts, p2togtbl, (k 1, p 1) twice. (34 sts)

Row 9: (k 1, p 1) twice, (k 1, ssk) twice, k 3, (k2tog, yo) four times, k 3, (k2tog, k 1) twice, (p 1, k 1) twice. (30 sts)

Row 11: (k 1, p 1) twice, (k 1, ssk) twice, k 1, (yo, ssk) four times, k 1, (k2tog, k 1) twice, (p 1, k 1) twice. (26 sts)

Row 13: (k 1, p 1) twice, k 1, ssk twice, (k2tog, yo) four times, k2tog twice, k 1, (p 1, k 1) twice. (22 sts)

Row 15: (k 1, p 1) twice, k 1, ssk, (yo, ssk) four times, k2tog, k 1, (p 1, k 1) twice. (20 sts)

Row 16: (p 1, k 1) twice, p 1, p2tog, p to last 4 sts, (k 1, p 1) twice. (19 sts)

Repeat the rib rows four times. Bind off all stitches and weave in loose ends, block well.





Lastly, feel free to leave a comment if you have any questions or find something confusing in the pattern.

Happy crocheting/knitting! follow me on Instagram @wiams_crafts and Twitter @wiamscrafts to see my upcoming projects.

Christmas Holly Scarf

Hi everyone, I wish you are all doing well during these hard times, and hope the new year bring us better days and accomplishments. During the last couple of months I started going over as many of my old designs/patterns as I can, either because they were not tested well, or they don't meet the new standards that I have set for my work. This Christmas scarf is an old pattern I posted years ago. I have rewritten the instruction and made the steps more simple and clear to follow. 

Making this scarf is simple, the only challenging part for you might be knitting the leaves, and sewing them in place, on the other hand, making the pompoms is lots of fun, so hopefully that gets you excited to make this wonderful scarf. Get set, It's time to start making gifts, so I wish you all the best, and Merry Christmas!

Skill level: Intermediate



Material:

  • Yarn: NAKO Elit Baby, 100% anti-pilling acrylic, 3.5 oz (100 g), 273 yards (250 m), in colors: 
    • Red (2 Skeins).
    • Forest Green (1 Skein).
    • White (1 Skein).
  • Knitting needles, size US 7 (4.5 mm).
  • Tapestry needle


Measurements: 60” x 10” (150 cm x 26 cm), approx.

Gauge: 22 sts and 28 rows = 4" x 4" (10 cm x 10 cm) in stockinette stitch.

Yardage: 710-720 yards (650-660 m).



Knitting terms:

  • k: knit.
  • p: Purl.
  • yo: yarn over.
  • m1: make one st.
  • k2tog: knit two together.
  • ssk: slip, slip, knit decrease.
  • sssk: slip, slip, slip, knit double decrease.
  • K3tog: slip 2 sts knitwise, k 1, pass the slipped stitches over.




Instructions:

General Pattern:

Row 1: k3, *yo, ssk, k2tog, yo, k1, repeat from * to last 7 sts, yo, ssk, k2tog, yo, k3.

Row 2 and every even number row: k3, purl to the last three sts, k3.

Rows 3, 5, 7: repeat row 1.

Row 9: k4, *yo, ssk, k3, k2tog, yo, k3 repeat from * to last 11 sts, yo, ssk, k3, k2tog, yo, k4.

Row 11: k5, *yo, ssk, k1, k2tog, yo, k5, repeat from * to last 10 sts, yo, ssk, k1, k2tog, yo, k5.

Row 13: k6, *yo, sssk, yo, k7, repeat from * to last 9 sts, yo, sssk, yo, k6.

Rows 15, 17, 19, 21: repeat row 1.

Row 23: k4, *k2tog, yo, k3, yo, ssk, k3, repeat from * to last 11 sts, k2tog, yo, k3, yo, ssk, k4.

Row 25: k3, *k2tog, yo, k5, yo, ssk, k1, repeat from * to last 12 sts, k2tog, yo, k5, yo, ssk, k3.

Row 27: k11, *yo, sssk, yo, k7, repeat from * to last 4 sts, k4.

Row 28: repeat row 2.






Making the scarf:

With red yarn: cast on 55 sts, knit two rows, work the general pattern once, then work first half (1-14 rows) of the general pattern only.

With white yarn: work second half (15-28 rows) of the general pattern.

With forest green yarn: work first half (1-14 rows) of the general pattern only.

With white yarn: work second half (15-28 rows) of the general pattern.

With red yarn: repeat the general pattern 7 times, then work first half (1-14 rows) of the general pattern only.

With white yarn: work second half (15-28 rows) of the general pattern.

With forest green yarn: work first half (1-14 rows) of the general pattern only.

With white yarn: work second half (15-28 rows) of the general pattern.

With red yarn: work the general pattern once, then work first half (1-14 rows) of the general pattern only.

Knit two rows, then cast off all stitches. Weave in loose ends. Block if needed.



Making the Ornaments:

The leaf: (make 12)

With the forest green yarn cast on three sts, leaving a 4” (10 cm) long yarn tail to sew the leaves in place.

Row 1: knit

Row 2 and every even row: Purl unless other instructions are mentioned.

Row 3: k 1, m 1, k 1, m 1, k 1.

Row 5: k 2, m 1, k 1, m 1, k 2.

Row 7: k 3, m 1, k 1, m 1, k 3.

Row 9: k 4, m 1, k 1, m 1, k 4.

Row 11: decrease two sts in the beginning of the row, k 3, m 1, k 1, m 1, k to end.

Row 12: decease two sts in the beginning of the row purlwise, purl to the end of the row.

Row 13: k 3, m 1, k 1, m 1, k 3.

Row 15: k 4, m 1, k 1, m 1, k 4.

Row 17: k 5, m 1, k 1, m 1, k 5.

Row 19: k 6, m 1, k 1, m 1, k 6.

Row 21: decrease three sts in the beginning of the row, k 4, m 1, k 1, m 1, k to end.

Row 22: decrease three sts in the beginning of the row purlwise, purl to end.

Repeat rows 13-22 once more.

Row 23: knit.

Row 25: k 2, k3tog, k 2.

Row 27: k 1, k3tog, k 1.

Row 28: purl the three remaining sts together. Cut thread and cast off the last st. Weave in the loose end.



The fruit:

With the red yarn, make twelve pompoms 1.5” (3.5 cm) in diameter approximately, leaving a 4" (10 cm) long tail to sew in place.

Sew two leaves and two pompoms together, as shown in the image above. 

Lastly, feel free to leave a comment if you have any questions or find something confusing in the pattern.


Happy crocheting/knitting! follow me on Instagram @wiams_crafts and Twitter @wiamscrafts to see my upcoming projects.

Lacy Zigzag Scarf

 


Since it's the start of fall, it's time to bring out the heavy yarn. Red Heart's super saver yarn was a challenge to work with for me, and it took me a while to figure out what is the most suitable design for this one skein I had shipped all the way from the US. After a few trials, I decided to make a scarf by merging two opposing textures: lacework and bulkiness. The resulting pattern is a repetition of 14 rows with a pattern that meanders in a zigzag shape.
To soften the stiffness of this yarn, I've soaked the finished scarf in cold water with half a cup of white vinegar for about 30 minutes before blocking. The result was a success.
Have a nice and healthy fall and stay safe!  

Level: Intermediate


Materials:
  • Red Heart, Super Saver Jumbo: 14 oz/ 396 g, 744 yds/ 681 m approx., 100% acrylic, color: burgundy: 1 skein.
  • Size US 10/ 6 mm crochet hook.
  • Tapestry needle.



Measurements: width = 13.5 inch (34 cm), length = 71.5 inch (179 cm), approx.

Gauge: 13 sts and 7 rows = 4"x 4" (10 cm x 10 cm) in tr stitch.

Yardage: 735 - 744 yards (670 - 680 meters) approx.


Crochet Terms (US):
  • ch: chain.
  • sc: single crochet.
  • tr: treble crochet.
  • fptr: front post tr.
  • bptr: back post tr.





Instructions:

Note: ch 3 at the beginning of each row count as first tr.

Chain 45, work as follows:

Row 1: tr in forth ch from hook, tr in ch twice, *skip ch, ch 2, sc in ch, skip ch, ch 5, sc in ch, skip ch, ch 2, tr in ch seven times, repeat from * twice, skip ch, ch 2, sc in ch, skip ch, ch 5, sc in ch, skip ch, ch 2, tr in ch ten times, turn.

Row 2: ch 3, bptr in tr eight times, *skip tr, ch 2, sc in ch 2 space, skip sc, ch 5, sc in ch 5 space, skip sc, ch 2, tr in ch 2 space, bptr in tr six times, repeat from * twice, skip tr, ch 2, sc in ch 2 space, skip sc, ch 5, sc in ch 5 space, skip sc, ch 2, tr in ch 2 space, bptr in tr twice, tr in last tr, turn.

Row 3: ch 3, fptr in tr three times, *tr in ch 2 space, skip sc, ch 2, sc in ch 5 space, skip sc, ch 5, sc in ch 2 space, skip tr, ch 2, fptr in tr six times, repeat from * twice, tr in ch 2 space, skip sc, ch 2, sc in ch 5 space, skip sc, ch 5, sc in ch 2 space, skip tr, ch 2, fptr in tr seven times, tr in last tr, turn.

Row 4: ch 3, bptr in tr six times, *skip tr, ch 2, sc in ch 2 space, skip sc, ch 5, sc in ch 5 space, skip sc, ch 2, tr in ch 2 space, bptr in tr six times, repeat from * twice, skip tr, ch 2, sc in ch 2 space, skip sc, ch 5, sc in ch 5 space, skip sc, ch 2, tr in ch 2 space, bptr in tr four times, tr in last tr, turn.

Row 5: ch 3, fptr in tr five times, *tr in ch 2 space, skip sc, ch 2, sc in ch 5 space, skip sc, ch 5, sc in ch 2 space, skip tr, ch 2, fptr in tr six times, repeat from * twice, tr in ch 2 space, skip sc, ch 2, sc in ch 5 space, skip sc, ch 5, sc in ch 2 space, ch 2, skip tr, fptr in tr five times, tr in last tr, turn.

Row 6: ch 3, bptr in tr four times, *skip tr, ch 2, sc in ch 2 space, skip sc, ch 5, sc in ch 5 space, skip sc, ch 2, tr in ch 2 space, bptr in tr six times, repeat from * twice, skip tr, ch 2, sc in ch 2 space, skip sc, ch 5, sc in ch 5 space, skip sc, ch 2, tr in ch 2 space, bptr in tr six times, tr in last tr, turn.

Row 7: ch 3, fptr in tr seven times, *tr in ch 2 space, skip sc, ch 2, sc in ch 5 space, skip sc, ch 5, sc in ch 2 space, ch 2, skip tr, fptr in tr six times, repeat from * twice, tr in ch 2 space, skip sc, ch 2, sc in ch 5 space, skip sc, ch 5, sc in ch 2 space, ch 2, skip tr, fptr in tr three times, tr in last tr, turn.






Row 8: ch 3, bptr in tr twice, *skip tr, ch 2, sc in ch 2 space, skip sc, ch 5, sc in ch 5 space, skip sc, ch 2, tr in ch 2 space, bptr in tr six times, repeat from * twice, skip tr, ch 2, sc in ch 2 space, skip sc, ch 5, sc in ch 5 space, skip sc, ch 2, tr in ch 2 space, bptr in tr eight times, tr in last tr, turn.

Row 9: ch 3, fptr in tr eight times, *skip tr, ch 2, sc in ch 2 space, skip sc, ch 5, sc in ch 5 space, skip sc, ch 2, tr in ch 2 space, fptr in tr six times, repeat from * twice, skip tr, ch 2, sc in ch 2 space, skip sc, ch 5, sc in ch 5 space, skip sc, ch 2, tr in ch 2 space, fptr in tr twice, tr in last tr, turn.

Row 10: ch 3, bptr in tr three times, *tr in ch 2 space, skip sc, ch 2, sc in ch 5 space, skip sc, ch 5, sc in ch 2 space, ch 2, skip tr, bptr in tr six times, repeat from * twice, tr in ch 2 space, skip sc, ch 2, sc in ch 5 space, skip sc, ch 5, sc in ch 2 space, ch 2, skip tr, bptr in tr seven times, tr in last tr, turn.

Row 11: ch 3, fptr in tr six times, *skip tr, ch 2, sc in ch 2 space, skip sc, ch 5, sc in ch 5 space, skip sc, ch 2, tr in ch 2 space, fptr in tr six times, repeat from * twice, skip tr, ch 2, sc in ch 2 space, skip sc, ch 5, sc in ch 5 space, skip sc, ch 2, tr in ch 2 space, fptr in tr four times, tr in last tr, turn.

Row 12: ch 3, bptr in tr five times, *tr in ch 2 space, skip sc, ch 2, sc in ch 5 space, skip sc, ch 5, sc in ch 2 space, ch 2, skip tr, bptr in tr six times, repeat from * twice, tr in ch 2 space, skip sc, ch 2, sc in ch 5 space, skip sc, ch 5, sc in ch 2 space, ch 2, skip tr, bptr in tr five times, tr in last tr, turn.

Row 13: ch 3, fptr in tr four times, *skip tr, ch 2, sc in ch 2 space, skip sc, ch 5, sc in ch 5 space, skip sc, ch 2, tr in ch 2 space, fptr in tr six times, repeat from * twice, skip tr, ch 2, sc in ch 2 space, skip sc, ch 5, sc in ch 5 space, skip sc, ch 2, tr in ch 2 space, fptr in tr six times, tr in last tr, turn.

Row 14: ch 3, bptr in tr seven times, *tr in ch 2 space, skip sc, ch 2, sc in ch 5 space, skip sc, ch 5, sc in ch 2 space, ch 2, skip tr, bptr in tr six times, repeat from * twice, tr in ch 2 space, skip sc, ch 2, sc in ch 5 space, skip sc, ch 5, sc in ch 2 space, ch 2, skip tr, bptr in tr three times, tr in last tr, turn.

Row 15: ch 3, fptr in tr twice, *skip tr, ch 2, sc in ch 2 space, skip sc, ch 5, sc in ch 5 space, skip sc, ch 2, tr in ch 2 space, fptr in tr six times, repeat from * twice, skip tr, ch 2, sc in ch 2 space, skip sc, ch 5, sc in ch 5 space, skip sc, ch 2, tr in ch 2 space, fptr in tr eight times, tr in last tr, turn.

Repeat rows (2 -15) eight times, then repeat rows (2-8) once. This length is what the Red Heart Jumbo skein allowed to get. You can add more yarn and get your preferred length.

Weave in loose ends and block.




Lastly, feel free to leave a comment if you have any questions or find something confusing in the pattern.

Happy crocheting/knitting! follow me on Instagram @wiams_crafts and Twitter @wiamscrafts to see my upcoming projects.

Leaf Assortment Scarf



Hello friends! As per usual, I bought this lovely yarn without a previous plan of what I would be doing with it, I just really loved the color combo, and I like challenging myself this way. So after a session of brain storming and researching I decided that a leafy pattern is the most suitable. All you need to focus on regarding this pattern is how to make the longer types of crochet stitches. Once you get the hang of that, you just keep on repeating the same two rows over and over. I think this color combo is lovely for this project, but you can absolutely choose any other color pallet you fancy and make a different leaf assortment. 
I hope you all like it! Stay safe and Healthy. 

Level: Advanced

Want to make a matching hat? how about a head band? Click on the pictures below to view the patterns.

Leaf Assortment Head Band


Leaf Assortment Hat




Materials:
  • Alize superlana classic:(75% acrylic, 25% wool), 100 g/ 3.53 Oz, 280 m/ 307 yds, color no. 5739: 4 Skeins.  
  • Crochet Hook: Size U.S. 7 /4.5 mm.
  • Tapestry needle.





Measurements: Width: 43 cm/17", length196 cm/ 77" approx. 

Gauge: 20 sts x 11 rows = 10 cm x 10 cm/ 4"x 4" in double crochet stitch.


Yardage: 1140 - 1150 meters (
1245 - 1260 yards) approx.




Crochet terms





Instructions

Note: The pattern is a repetition of two rows that shape the leaves: 

  1. First row makes the midrib.
  2. The second makes the leaf blade.
  3. Between the leaves we make the stems, which are worked in both rows.



Row 1: make a knot and chain 10, sc into second ch from hook, sc into each ch eight times, *ch 21, sc into second ch from hook, sc into each ch eight times, repeat from * six times, turn, ss into each sc nine times.




Row 2:
  1. ch 8, skip ch 1, trtr into second ch of the midrib, ch 1, (quad-tr into ch, ch 1) twice, (trtr into ch, ch 1) twice, dtr into ch, ch 1, tr into ch, ch 1, dc into ch, ch, sc into ch. 
  2. sc into ch eleven times.
  3. sc into sc, ch 1, dc into sc, ch 1, tr into sc, ch 1, dtr into sc, ch 1, trtr into sc, ss into second trtr of previous two leaf blade, ch 1, trtr into sc, ch 1, (quad-tr into sc, ch 1) twice, trtr into sc, skip ch 1, ch 3, trtr into ch, ch 1, (quad-tr into ch, ch 1) twice, (trtr into ch, ch 1) twice, dtr into ch, ch 1, tr into ch, ch 1, dc into ch, ch 1, sc into ch. 

  4. Repeat steps 2-3 six times, repeat step 2 once, then work as follows:
  5. sc into sc, ch 1, dc into sc, ch 1, tr into sc, ch 1, dtr into sc, ch 1, trtr into sc, ss into second trtr of previous leaf blade, ch 1, trtr into sc, ch 1, (quad-tr into sc, ch 1) twice, trtr into sc, skip ch 1, ch 3, trtr into ch, turn.


Row 3: ch 1, *sc in ch 3 space, chain 10, sc into second ch from hook, sc in each ch eight times, sc in the same ch 3 space, ch 5, dc2tog in second ch 1 spaces of previous leaf blades row (see photo), ch 5, repeat from * seven times, sc in the last ch 3 space, chain 10, sc into second ch from hook, sc into each ch eight times, sc in the same ch 3 space, turn, ss into each sc nine times.




Row 4: 

  1. ch 8, skip ch 1, trtr into second ch of the midrib, ch 1, (quad-tr into ch, ch 1) twice, (trtr into ch, ch 1) twice, dtr into ch, ch 1, tr into ch, ch 1, dc into ch, ch 1, sc into ch. 
  2. sc into each ch of ch 5 of previous row,  sc into dc, sc into each ch of ch 5 of previous row. 
  3. sc into sc, ch 1, dc into sc, ch 1, tr into sc, ch 1, dtr into sc, ch 1, trtr into sc, ss into second trtr of previous leaf blade, ch 1, trtr into sc, ch 1, (quad-tr into sc, ch 1) twice, trtr into sc, skip ch 1, ch 3, trtr into ch, ch 1, (quad-tr into ch, ch 1) twice, (trtr into ch, ch 1) twice, dtr into ch, ch 1, tr into ch, ch 1, dc into ch, ch 1, sc into ch. 
  4. Repeat steps 2-3 six times, repeat step 2 once, then work as follows:
  5. sc into sc, ch 1, dc into sc, ch 1, tr into sc, ch 1, dtr into sc, ch 1, trtr into sc, ss into second trtr of previous leaf blade, ch 1, trtr into sc, ch 1, (quad-tr into sc, ch 1) twice, ch 1, trtr into sc, skip ch 1, ch 3, trtr into ch, turn.


Repeat rows 
3 and 4 twenty four times (or as many as you prefer, if you wish to make the scarf shorter or longer), then work the last 2 rows as follows:

Row 5: ch 1, *sc 3 in ch 3 space, ch 5, dc2tog in second ch 1 spaces of previous leaf blades row (see photo), ch 5, repeat from * seven times, sc 3 in ch 3 space, turn.


Row 6: ch 1, *sc into sc, sc 2 into sc, sc into sc, sc in ch 5 times, sc into dc, sc into ch 5 times, repeat from * seven times, sc into sc,  sc 2 into sc, sc into sc. 




Cut yarn. Weave in loose ends.








Lastly, feel free to leave a comment if you have any questions or find something confusing in the pattern.

Happy crocheting/knitting! follow me on Instagram @wiams_crafts and Twitter @wiamscrafts to see my upcoming projects.

Midnight Blue Scarf


As I am constantly binging Youtube's knitting pattern videos, I find myself repeatedly impressed by the global knitting committee and all the new (to me, of course) methods and styles they come up with (among my favorites are Russian and Turkish knitters, they are masters of the art). I appreciate the effort they put in making these videos so much, since they make it so easy for any knitter to follow their instructions.  
For this project, I was really interested in a knitting technique that requires two different needle sizes, where one needle is double the size of the other. When the two needles are used alternately to knit a piece, you obtain a beautiful, textured relief, with a fluffy and airy look. So I got to work and came up with this scarf, which is super easy and enjoyable to work. I hope you have fun knitting this simple, yet unusual looking piece.

Level: Easy





Materials:
  • Yarn: Nako Vison (100% premium acrylic, 100 g/ 3.53 Oz, 195 m/ 213 yds). Color: denim 203: 2 skeins
  • Size U.S. 6/ 4 mm knitting needles, one pair of size U.S. 11/ 8 mm knitting needle.
  • Tapestry needle.



Gauge: 31 sts x 30 rows = 4"x 4" (10 cm x 10 cm) in simple ribs pattern and 4 mm needles.

Yardage: 350 - 360 m / 385 - 395 yds.

Measurements: 166 cm x 25 cm / 65.5" x 10" approx.


Abbreviations:
  • k: knit.
  • p: purl.
  • ss: slip stitch.
  • ktbl: knit through back loop.




Instructions:

With 4 mm knitting needles, cast on 69 sts:

Row 1: ss, (p 1, k 1) to end.

Row 2: ss, (k 1, p 1) to end.

Repeat rows (1 - 2) three times.

*Work next row using 8 mm needle;

Row 3: ss, (p 1, ktbl 1) to end.

Work next row using 4 mm needle:

Row 4: ss, (ktbl 1, p 1) to end.

Repeat rows (3 - 4) thirty times. 

With 4 mm knitting needles repeat rows (1 - 2) three times.

Repeat from * five times.

Cast off all sts. Weave in loose ends.



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