R I K K E Ø R U M
S C A R F
N O . 3
HOLLY SCARF
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D E S I G N B Y N O T P E R F E C T K N I T
Holly scarf is a long-hooded scarf. Worked back and forth in garter stitch with built-in i-cord edges.
It is knitted in one piece from tip to tip. The hood is seamed together with mattress stitches.
INTRODUCTION OPTION 1 250 (250) g ECO SOFT from Isager (50
g = 125 m) together with 50 (75) g silk mohair
Holly scarf is worked back and forth in garter from Isager (25 g = 212 m). Knitted with a
stitch with built-in i-cord edges. The scarf is
thread of each quality.
knitted in one piece, from tip to tip. Finally the
hood is seamed together with mattress
stitches. OPTION 2 200-250 (250) g Snefnug Natur from
CaMa Rose (50 g = 110 meter) together with 50-
Teqnics used in the pattern: 75 (75) g midnatssol from CaMa Rose (25 g =
200 m) Knitted with a thread of each quality.
• Cast on
OPTION 3 350 (400) g The Merry Merino 70
• Garter stitches, back and forth GOTS from Kremke Soul Wool (50 g=70 m)
• I-cord knitting
ABBREVIATIONS:
• Increases
CO: Cast on
DPN: Double-pointed needle
• Decreases
K: knit
• Mattress stitches K2tog: knit 2 sts together.
M1: marker between I-cord and garter sts.
SIZES m1R: make 1 right leaning increase. With the
Small (Large) Head size 50-55cm (55-62cm) [19 left needle, lift the strand between the two
needles from back to front, then knit into
½ – 21 ½ (21 ½ - 24 1/2) inches]
the loop from the front.
P: purl
LENGTH
PM: place marker
136 (138) cm [53 ½ (54 ½) inches] (Measured
RS: Right side
from the tip of the scarf to the top point of the
Sl1wyif: slip 1 st as if to purl, with yarn in front
hood.)
of work.
SSK: Slip,slip knit (the slip the first and then
WIDTH
the second st knit wise, knit both stitches
22 (24) cm [8 ¾ - (9 ½) inches] (Measured
together through the back loop)
along the hood after the hood is seamed)
St, sts: Stitch, stitches
WS: wrong side
GAUGE
15 sts x 26 rows in garter sts with needle size
6,0mm = 10x10cm [4 x 4 inches] The scarf (right side)
NEEDLES The pattern begins here.
6,0 mm [US 10] circular needle 60 or 80 cm [24
ore 32 inches] 1. Row (RS) CO 5 sts on a circular needle or a
DPN. Slide the sts to the other end of
YARN the needle and k3, PM =M1, Sl1wyif,
For this scarf you will need an aran weight yarn k1. Make sure to tighten the first st.
ore a DK weight yarn held together with a lace
M1 is placed after the I-cord and before the
weight yarn. You need approx. 450 (500) m [492 garter sts. This maker will make it easier for
(546) yards] you to determine which side you are on.
From here you are working back and forth.
(Garter sts), with increases on every 4.th row.
2. Row (WS) SL1wyif, k1, Sl3wyif Repeat rows 3-4 a total of 5 (7) times. You have
36 (39) sts.
3. Row k3, m1R, sl1wyif, k1
You are now working the hood without
4. Row Sl1wyif, k to M1, Sl3wyif increases.
Continue increasing on every 4. row: 1.Row (RS): k
5. Row k until the last 2 sts, Sl1wyif, k1 2. Row (WS): k to M1, Sl3wyif
6. Row Sl1wyif, k to M1, Sl3wyif Repeat rows 1-2 until the hood measures 24cm
[9 ½ inches]. Measured from M2 (approx. 27
7. Row k until the last 2 sts, m1R, Sl1wyif, k1 (25) repeats and 33 (33) garter ridges.)
8. Row Sl1wyif, k to M1, Sl3wyif You will now work decreases to shape the
hood.
Repeat rows 5-8 a total of 25 (26) times. You
have 31 (32) sts. In total 26 (27) increases. 1. Row (RS): k until the last 4 sts, k2tog, k2
You will now knit the scarf without increases: 2. Row (WS): k to M1, Sl3wyif
1. Row (RS): k until the last 2 sts, Sl1wyif, k1 Repeat rows 1-2 a total of 4 times. You have 32
(35) sts. (4 rows of decreases)
2. Row (WS): Sl1wyif, k to M1, Sl3wyif.
Knit 2 rows with decreases:
Repeat Rows 1-2 until the scarf measures
approx. 106 (108) cm [41 ¾ - 42 ½ inches] 1 Row (RS): k until the last 4 sts, k2tog, k2
(Measured from the tip of the scarf).
2. Row (WS): k2, ssk, k to M1, Sl3wyif
The hood You have 30 (33) sts.
Next you will work increases:
You will be working the hood, on the Holly
scarf. Still working back and forth, in garter sts. 1.Row (RS): k
1. Row (RS) k until the last 3 sts, m1R, k1, k2tog Place a marker M3, in the row you have just
Place a marker, M2. knitted. This row is the top point of your work.
This marks the place where the hood is folded,
M2 marks the row you have just worked. It is
and finally seamed.
the first row of the hood. The marker will make
it easier for you to make sure, that you have the
2.Row (WS): k2, m1R, k to M1, Sl3wyif
same number of rows on each side of the
hood. 3.Row k to the last 2 sts, m1R,k2
The I-cord is only worked in one side of the 4.Row k to M1, Sl3wyif
scarf:
Repeat 3-4 rows a total of 5 times. (a total of 6
2. Row (WS) k to M1, Sl3wyif rows of increases). You have 36 (39) sts.
You will now knit the other side of the hood.
3. Row k until the last 2 sts, m1R, k2
1.Row (RS): k
4. Row k to M1, Sl3wyif
2.Row (WS): k to M1, Sl3wyif Repeat rows 1-2 until the scarf measures
approx. 68 (69) cm. [26 ¾ (27) inches]
Repeat rows 1-2, until the hood measures 24 (measured from the hood transition) You will
(22,5) cm [9 ½ (8 ¾) inches] measured from now work the scarf with decreases on every
M3. (= approx. 27 (25) reputations and 33 (31) 4.th row.
garter ridges after M3.)
1Row (RS): k until the last 2 sts, Sl1wyif, k1
You will have 6 (8) garter ridges less on this side
of M3. You will in the end have the same 2.Row (WS): Sl1wyif, k to M1, Sl3wyif
amount of garter ridges on each side of M3.
3.Row (RS): k until the last 4 sts, k2tog,
Now you will work the decreases for the neck. Sl1wyif, k1
1.Row (RS): k, until the last 4 sts, k2tog,k2 4.Row (WS): Sl1wyif, k to M1, Sl3wyif
2.Row (WS): k to M1, Sl3wyif Repeat rows 1-4 until you have 6 sts left.
Repeat rows 1-2 in a total of 5 (7) times. You will Finishing the scarf:
have 31 (32) sts.
1.Row (RS): k until the last 2 sts, Sl1wyif,k1
1.Row (RS): k
2.Row (WS): Sl1wyif, k to M1, remove M1,
2.Row (WS): Sl1wyif, k to M1, Sl3wyif Sl3wyif
Place a marker M4 in the row you just have 3.Row (RS): k2, ssk, Sl1wyif, k1
knitted. It is the last garter ridge on the hood.
This marker will make it easier for you when You have now 5 sts left. Break the yarn.
you seam the hood, so the hood is seamed Without turning the needle, thread the 5 sts
correctly. from right to left, so you kind of make an i-
cord.
You have 31 (32) sts.
Finishing up - seaming the hood:
You will continue to knit the scarf.
Fold the hood along M3, so the RS is facing you,
The scarf (Left side) and M2 og M4 is lining parallel with each other.
Seam the hood with Mattress sts from the RS,
from the top to the bottom. (From M3 to M2
Knit back and forth in garter sts. and M4)
1.Row (RS): k until the last 2 sts, Sl1wyif, k1 Weave in all ends.
2.Row (WS): Sl1wyif, k to M1, Sl3wyif.
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