Free Knitting Pattern Lion Brand Wool-Ease Statement Scarf

Pattern Number: 90431AD

This cozy cable scarf is ideal for men or women.

Free Knitting Pattern from Lion Brand Yarn Lion Brand Wool-Ease Statement Scarf
Pattern Number: 90431AD
SKILL LEVEL: Intermediate SIZE: One Size About 8 x 72 in. (20.5 x 183 cm) CORRECTIONS: None as of Nov 16, 2009. To check for later updates, click here.

MATERIALS 620-174 Lion Brand Wool Ease Yarn: Avocado 3 Balls Lion Brand Knitting Needles- Size 8 [5 mm] Lion Brand Cable Needles (Set of 2) Large-Eye Blunt Needles (Set of 6)

GAUGE:

28 sts = 4 in. (10 cm) over Cable Pattern. BE SURE TO CHECK YOUR GAUGE. When you match the gauge in a pattern, your project will be the size specified in the pattern and the materials specified in the pattern will be sufficient. If it takes you less stitches and rows to make a 4 in. [10 cm] square, try using a smaller size hook or needles; if more stitches and rows, try a larger size hook or needles.
STITCH EXPLANATION: 3/3 LC (3 over 3 left cross) Sl 3 sts to cable needle and hold in front of work, k3, then k3 from cable needle. PATTERN STITCH K2, p2 Rib (multiple of 4 sts) Row 1 (RS): *K2, p2; rep from * across. Row 2: K the knit sts and p the purl sts. Rep Row 2 for K2, p2 Rib.

SCARF Cast on 56 sts. Work in K2, p2 Rib until piece measures 2 1/2 in. (6.5 cm) from beg. Next Row: Work in k2, p2 Rib to last 2 sts, p2tog 55 sts at end of row. Begin Cable Pattern Row 1 (RS): K1 tbl, p1, k1 tbl, *p2, k6, p2, k1 tbl, p1, k1 tbl; rep from * across. Row 2 and all WS rows: P1 tbl, k1, p1 tbl, *k2, p6, k2, p1 tbl, k1, p1 tbl; rep from * across. Row 3: K1 tbl, p1, k1 tbl, *p2, 3/3 LC, p2, k1 tbl, p1, k1 tbl, rep from * across. Rows 5 and 7: Rep Row 1. Rep Rows 1-8 until piece measures about 67 1/2 in. (171.5 cm) from beg, end with a Row 7. Row 8: Rep Row 2. Last Row: P1 tbl, k1, p1 tbl, k2, p6, k2, p1 tbl, k1, *p1 tbl, k2, p6, k2, p1 tbl, k1; rep from * to last st, purl into the front and back of the last st 56 sts at end of row. Work in K2, p2 Rib for 2 1/2 in. (6.5 cm). Bind off.

FINISHING Weave in ends.

ABBREVIATIONS / REFERENCES
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beg = begin(s)(ning) k2tog = knit 2 together p = purl p3tog = purl 3 together RS = right side st(s) = stitch(es) WS = wrong side

k = knit k3tog = knit 3 together p2tog = purl 2 together rep = repeat(s)(ing) sl = slip tbl = through the back loop

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