Yes it’s just about that season again, knitting. I’ve not knitted all that many scarfs in my long career of knitting, mainly because I thought they would be quite boring to do, but I enjoyed knitting this long scarf which was done using Aran weight wool on chunky 7 mm needles, so the work progressed really quickly. I found it very relaxing to do, and the pattern is so easy I could watch TV at the same time.
Mind you if I was going to do this pattern again I think I would knit four plain stitches at the beginning of each row to try to stop the edges from rolling in. Not that it really matters when the scarf is on.
Cast on 46 stitches:
Row 1: K2, *P2, K2; repeat from * to end
Row 2: P2, *K2, P2; repeat from * to end
Row 3: Knit
Row 4: Purl
Repeat those four rows until the scarf reaches the required length, which for me was nearly four feet although it doesn’t look that long in the photos. I knitted it for one of the cyclists in my family, to keep those winter winds out whilst commuting, but I think I might be knitting another one for the other cyclist. I like the pattern it’s quite attractive on both sides, considering it’s such an easy peasy knit.
This is the kind of knitting I like. I can’t do complicated patterns since i want to watch tv at the same time. Knitting felted handbags is the perfect solution.
Karen Heenan-Davies,
It’s nice to meet another multi tasker. I haven’t tried felting wool yet, but I have a book with a few handbag patterns which I might give a go. Thanks for dropping by and taking the time to comment.
I love the pattern. I have just embarked on a jumper!
Jo,
I’ve since knitted a hat for Jack and I’m just about to start on a jumper for myself. I wonder which of us will finish first!
Very nice! It has great texture!
Stefanie,
It does, and I’ve since finished a hat in the same wool.