Diamond Scarf
When searching for the perfect knitted gift for him, always remember to keep it simple. Learn how to knit a scarf and keep him warm during the chilly months with this handsome Diamond Scarf. This knit scarf pattern calls for neutral colors that will complement his everyday wardrobe. The simple yet sophisticated design is sure to get his stamp of approval, and he'll certainly appreciate the time and effort you've spent to make him such a wonderful gift. The Diamond Scarf is the knitted gift he'll be reaching for time and time again.
Knitting Needle Size7 or 4.5 mm
Yarn Weight(4) Medium Weight/Worsted Weight and Aran (16-20 stitches to 4 inches)
Gauge1 stitches, 2 rows, 3 inches. stockinette stitch
Materials:
- Patons® Classic Wool Worsted™ (3.5 oz/100 g; 210 yds/192 m) Main Color (MC) Dark Grey Mix (00225) - 2 balls, Contrast A Winter White (00201) - 1 ball
- Size U.S. 7 (4.5 mm) knitting needles or size needed to obtain gauge.
GAUGE: 20 sts and 26 rows = 4" [10 cm] in stocking st.
Measurements: Approx 8" x 51½" [20.5 x 131 cm].
Abbreviations:
Approx = Approximately
K = Knit
P = Purl
Pat = Pattern
Rep = Repeat
RS = Right side
St(s) = Stitch(es)
WS = Wrong sidd
Instructions:
Notes: When working from chart, wind small balls of colors to be used, one for each separate area of color in the design. Start new colors at appropriate points. To change colors, twist the two colors around each other where they meet, on WS, to avoid a hole.
With MC cast on 41 sts.
1st row: (RS). K1. *P1. K1. Rep from * to end of row.
2nd row: K1. *K1. P1. Rep from * to last 2 sts. K2.
3rd row: (K1. P1) twice. Knit to last 4 sts. (P1. K1) twice.
4th row: K2. P1. K1. Purl to last 4 sts. K1. P1. K2.
5th row: With MC, (K1. P1) twice. K7. Knit 1st row of Chart across next 19 sts. With MC, K7. (P1. K1) twice.
6th row: With MC, K2. P1. K1. P7. Purl 2nd row of Chart across next 19 sts. With MC, P7. K1. P1. K2.
Chart is now in position. Keeping 4 sts at each side in rib pat as established, work Chart to end of chart.
Rep 3rd to 38th rows of Chart, 8 times more. Break A.
Next row: (RS). With MC, (K1. P1) twice. Knit to last 4 sts. (P1. K1) twice.
Next row: K2. P1. K1. Purl to last 4 sts. K1. P1. K2.
Next row: K1. *P1. K1. Rep from * to end of row.
Next row: K1. *K1. P1. Rep from * to last 2 sts. K2.
Cast off in pat.