Knitted Vertical Drop-Stitch Scarf
The Knitted Vertical Drop-Stitch Scarf is a delightful and unique accessory to add to your wardrobe. With its intricate design featuring drop stitches running vertically, this scarf exudes charm and elegance. Perfect for adding a pop of style to any outfit, it is not only fashionable but also cozy and warm. Whether you're heading out for a casual stroll or a night out with friends, this scarf is sure to make a statement. Its hand-knitted craftsmanship adds a personal touch, making it a cherished piece in your collection. Treat yourself to this special scarf and elevate your look with a touch of creativity and warmth.
Yarn: Berroco Weekend DK (75% Acrylic, 25% Peruvian Cotton; 268 yards [247 meters]/100 grams); #2924 Rhubarb - one skein
Needles: Size 6 straight needles
Notions: Tapestry needle
Gauge: 22 stitches = 4 inches
Let's get started! As I've mentioned, we will be working this scarf with I-cord edgings, and as you can probably tell from the pictures, we will be tapering the ends for the prettiness factor. So, before we get to the main pattern, we will cast on 8 stitches and then work the following set-up rows. Your I-cord edgings will consist of 3 stitches on either edge of the piece. Basically, we will be slipping these stitches on the right sides and purling them on the wrongs; that's really all you need to do to create what looks like an I-cord. Anyway, did you get those 8 stitches cast on? Good, then let's continue like so:
Set-up Row 1 (wrong side): p3, k2, p3
Set-up Row 2: slip 3 wyib (with yarn in back), m1r, p2, m1l, slip 3 wyib
Set-up Row 3: p4, k2, p4
Set-up Row 4: slip 3 wyib, k1, m1r, p2, m1l, k1, slip 3 wyib
Set-up Row 5: p4, k4, p4
Set-up Row 6: slip 3 wyib, k1, p1, m1r, p2, m1l, p1, k1, slip 3 wyib
Set-up Row 7: p4, k6, p4
Set-up Row 8: slip 3 wyib, k1, p2, m1r, p2, m1l, p2, k1, slip 3 wyib
Set-up Row 9: p4, (k2, p1) twice, k2, p4
Set-up Row 10: slip 3 wyib, k1, p2, k1, m1r, p2, m1l, k1, p2, k1, slip 3 wyib
Set-up Row 11: p4, (k2, p2) twice, k2, p4
Set-up Row 12: slip 3 wyib, k1, p2, k2, m1r, p2, m1l, k2, p2, k1, slip 3 wyib
Set-up Row 13: p4, k2, p2, k4, p2, k2, p4
Set-up Row 14: slip 3 wyib, k1, p2, k2, p1, m1r, p2, m1l, p1, k2, p2, k1, slip 3 wyib
Set-up Row 15: p4, k2, p2, k6, p2, k2, p4
Set-up Row 16: slip 3 wyib, k1, p2, k2, p2, m1r, p2, m1l, p2, k2, p2, k1, slip 3 wyib
Set-up Row 17: p4, k2, p2, k2, p1, k2, p1, k2, p2, k2, p4
Set-up Row 18: slip 3 wyib, k1, p2, k2, p2, k1, m1r, p2, m1l, k1, p2, k2, p2, k1, slip 3 wyib
Set-up Row 19: p4, k2, (p2, k2) four times, p4
Set-up Row 20: slip 3 wyib, k1, (p2, k1, yo, k1, p2, k2) twice, p2, k1, slip 3 wyib
And once these 20 rows are complete, it's time for our main pattern, which is Vertical Drop Stitch. We'll work it into our piece like so:
Rows 1, 3, & 5 (wrong side): p4, (k2, p2, k2, p3) twice, k2, p4
Rows 2 & 4: slip 3 wyib, k1, (p2, k3, p2, k2) twice, p2, k1, slip 3 wyib
Row 6: slip 3 wyib, k1, (p2, k1, drop next stitch off needle and unravel down to yo 6 rows below, k1, p2, k1, yo, k1) twice, p2, k1, slip 3 wyib
Rows 7, 9, & 11 (wrong side): p4, (k2, p3, k2, p2) twice, k2, p4
Rows 8 & 10: slip 3 wyib, k1, (p2, k2, p2, k3) twice, p2, k1, slip 3 wyib
Row 12: slip 3 wyib, k1, (p2, k1, yo, k1, p2, k1, drop next stitch off needle and unravel down to yo 6 rows below, k1) twice, p2, k1, slip 3 wyib
Knit rows 1 - 12 until piece measures roughly 46" (or you're about 1.5" from desired finished length) and you've just finished row 11 of the pattern. Now it's time to finish the sucker, with the following rows:
End Row 1 (right side): slip 3 wyib, k1, (p2, k2, p2, k1, drop next stitch off needle and unravel down to yo 6 rows below, k1) twice, p2, k1, slip 3 wyib
End Row 2: p4, k2, (p2, k2) four times, p4
End Row 3: slip 3 wyib, k1, p2, k2, p2, ssk, p2, k2tog, p2, k2, p2, k1, slip 3 wyib
End Row 4: p4, k2, p2, k2, p1, k2, p1, k2, p2, k2, p4
End Row 5: slip 3 wyib, k1, p2, k2, p1, p2tog, p2, p2tog, p1, k2, p2, k1, slip 3 wyib
End Row 6: p4, k2, p2, k6, p2, k2, p4
End Row 7: slip 3 wyib, k1, p2, k2, p2tog, p2, p2tog, k2, p2, k1, slip 3 wyib
End Row 8: p4, k2, p2, k4, p2, k2, p4
End Row 9: slip 3 wyib, k1, p2, k1, p2tog, p2, p2tog, k1, p2, k1, slip 3 wyib
End Row 10: p4, k2, p1, k4, p1, k2, p4
End Row 11: slip 3 wyib, k1, p2, p2tog, p2, p2tog, p2, k1, slip 3 wyib
End Row 12: p4, k8, p4
End Row 13: slip 3 wyib, k1, p1, p2tog, p2, p2tog, p1, k1, slip 3 wyib
End Row 14: p4, k6, p4
End Row 15: slip 3 wyib, k1, p2tog, p2, p2tog, k1, slip 3 wyib
End Row 16: p4, k4, p4
End Row 17: slip 3 wyib, p2tog, p2, p2tog, slip 3 wyib
End Row 18: p3, k4, p3
End Row 19: slip 3 wyib, p2tog, p2tog, slip 3 wyib
End Row 20: p3, k2, p3
Bind off loosely, knitting the knit stitches and purling the purls, and tuck in ends. Block, because this bad boy will be curlier than something really curly.