Knitted Beautiful Scarf
Oh, let me tell you about this fabulous knitted beautiful scarf that I recently stumbled upon! Picture the softest yarn, skillfully woven together to create a cozy masterpiece that not only keeps you warm but also adds a touch of elegance to any outfit. The intricate patterns and lovely color combination make it a must-have accessory for those chilly days. Trust me, once you wrap yourself in this knitted beauty, you'll never want to take it off!
SIZE
One
FINISHED MEASUREMENTS
Width: 11 inches/ 28 cm
Length: 100 inches/254 cm
MATERIALS
Yarn
Recommended needle size
- [always use a needle size that gives you the gauge listed below - every knitter's gauge is unique]
- US #5/3.75 mm needles for working flat
Notions
- Stitch markers
- Removable stitch marker or safety pin
- Tapestry needle
GAUGE
18 sts/24 rows = 4 inches/10 cm in stockinette stitch
PATTERN NOTES
Cocoon Stitch: (multiple of 8 sts plus 1)
Row 1 [WS]: P1, *k1, p1, k5, p1; rep from *.
Row 2 [RS]: K1, *p5, k1, p1, k1; rep from *.
Row 3: P1, *k1 under running thread between the st just worked and the next st, (k1, ktbl, k1) in the next st, k1 under the next running thread, p1, k5tog, p1; rep from *.
Rows 4, 6 and 8: K1, *p1, k1, p5, k1; rep from *.
Rows 5 and 7: P1, *k5, p1, k1, p1; rep from *.
Row 9: P1, *k5tog, p1, k1 under running thread between the st just worked and the next st, (k1, ktbl, k1) in the next st, k1 under the next running thread, p1; rep from *.
Row 10: Repeat Row 2.
Row 11: Repeat Row 1.
Row 12: Repeat Row 2.
CHARTS
Section 1 - Increase:
Using Long Tail or your preferred method, CO 32 sts.
Setup Row 1 [WS]: Sl1 wyib, (k1, p1) twice, place marker, k1, work Cocoon Stitch to last stitch, k1.
Setup Row 2: [RS]: Slp1 wyif, work Cocoon Stitch over next 25 stitches, p1, slip marker, k to last 4 stitches, k1, p1, k1, p1.
Setup Row 3: Sl1 wyib, k1, p1, k1, m1r, p to marker, work in pattern as set to end of row. 1 st increased.
Row 1 and all following odd-numbered rows [RS]: Slp1 wyif, work Cocoon Stitch over next 25 stitches, p1, slip marker, k to last 4 stitches, k1, p1, k1, p1.
Row 2 & 4 [WS]: Sl1 wyib, k1, p1, k1, p to marker, work in pattern as set to end of row.
Row 6: Sl1 wyib, k1, p1, k1, m1r, p to marker, work in pattern as set to end of row. 1 st increased.
Repeat Rows 1-6 until you have 60 sts total, 33 after the marker. Using safety pin or removable marker, mark this row.
Section 2
Work even as follows:
RS rows: Slp1 wyif, work Cocoon Stitch over next 25 stitches, p1, slip marker, k to last 4 stitches, k1, p1, k1, p1.
WS rows: Sl1 wyib, k1, p1, k1, mk1, p to marker, work in pattern as set to end of row.
Continue until piece measures 14 inches/35.5 cm from marked row, ending with WS row.
Piece should measure approximately 44 inches/112 cm in total.
Section 3 – Shape Crown:
Row 1 (RS): Work in pattern as set to last 5 sts, w&t.
Row 2 and all following WS rows: Work in pattern as set.
Row 3: Work in pattern as set to 4 sts before last wrap, w&t.
Repeat Rows 2-3 5 more times. 6 wraps. Work Row 2 once more.
Row 15 (RS): Work in pattern as set to first wrap, w&t. There are now two wraps around the same stitch.
Row 16 and all following WS rows: Work in pattern as set.
Row 17: Work in pattern as set to next single wrap, working the wraps of the double wrapped stitch together with the stitch when you reach it, w&t.
Repeat Rows 16-17 4 more times, then work Row 16 once more.
Row 18 (RS): Work in pattern as set to end of row, working the wraps of the double wrapped stitch together with the stitch when you reach it.
Section 4:
Work even as per Section 2 until scarf measures 14 inches/35.5 cm from short row section, ending with Row 2 or 8 of the Cocoon Stitch. Piece should measure 28 inches/71 cm from the marked row.
Section 5 - Decrease:
Row 1 (WS): Sl1 wyib, k1, p1, k1, p2tog, work in pattern as set to end. 1 st decreased.
Rows 2-6: Work even in pattern as set.
Repeat Rows 1-6 until 33 sts remain. Repeat Row 1 once more. (5 stitches remain before the marker).
Continue working as established for 5 more rows, ending with Row 2 or 7 of the Cocoon Stitch pattern.
Bind off in pattern.
FINISHING
Fold scarf in half at the first short row. Using a tapestry needle, seam down the center back, starting at fold point, for 8.5 inches/21.5 cm.
Wash and stretchy gently to block. Weave in all ends.