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.