Manly Scarf 3: Night on the Town

Well, so far I’ve been managing 1 free pattern a week — we’ll see if this keeps up

The Yarn
The yarn used in the sample is a soy/acrylic blend from Bernat; it has a slight sheen to it – very lovely to look at and to work with (eeew – don’t like ending a sentence with a preposition – who knew grammar teachers would haunt you the rest of your life!?).

Knitting this in white in a shiny silk or bamboo would make a beautiful tuxedo accessory.

No Gauge
I don’t provide gauges for these patterns because — well, it’s a scarf! Also, you can really use any yarn you wish, gauge really isn’t important in this case.

Details
Finished Width: 8″ [20cm]
Yarn: Worsted weight; 340 yds [315m]
Needles: 4.5mm [US 7] needles
Finished Length: 48″ [1.2m]

The Edges
The instructions include a 2 stitch moss stitch edging (k1,p1). This creates a non-curling edge for the scarf.

If you like the edge of the scarf to curl then omit the 2 edge stitches on either side in the instructions. The curl uses approximately ½ of a pattern repeat. (Curled edges shown from front and back)

Night on the Town Scarf
Directions
Cast on 40 stitches.

Work 74 repeats (296 rows total) of the pattern sequence below.

Note: when working the lifted increase (procedure written out below) be sure to complete the entire procedure i.e lift loop,slip loop onto left needle, knit lifted loop, knit next stitch, so that your stitch count won’t be off.

Pattern Sequence:
Stitch Pattern based on: Herringbone, The Harmony Guides 450 more Knitting Stitches Volume 2 (2004)

Row 1: {WS}p1, k1, purl to last st, k1
Row 2: k1, p1, *k2tog, k2, Linc^, k2; repeat from * to last 3 sts, k2, p1
Row 3: repeat Row 1
Row 4: k1, p1, k3, Linc, k2, k2tog *k2, Linc, k2 k2tog; repeat from * to last 2 sts; k1, p1

Finishing: Bind off and weave in ends. Block.

The bottom edge will have a very slight wave.

Terms:
k = knit
k2tog=knit 2 stitches together
p=purl

^Linc=Lifted Increase

1. Insert the right hand needle tip into the right leg of the stitch below the next stitch on the left-hand needle
2. Lift this loop onto the left hand needle without twisting it
3. Knit this picked up loop
4. Knit the stitch above the lifted loop on the left-hand needle

This makes an invisible increase.

Here’s a little sequence to keep all the steps in their proper place:
Lift, Slip, Knit, Knit

Want a leaflet?
I do have these free patterns available in leaflet format. The copyright is as follows:
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(c)2009 South Mountain ~ Naturally

This pattern is for individual use. It may be mechanically reproduced (i.e. printed or photocopied) for non-profit, charity or teaching purposes. All identification and copyright information must remain on the copy. It may not be posted electronically nor shared electronically. If you wish to share in this manner, please link to the pattern on [this blog]. You may sell items hand knit from this pattern – no limits.

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So, if you are interested in receiving a pdf version of this pattern, just visit the PurpleSage Designs website. The pdf’s for the free patterns are at the bottom of the webpage.

Enjoy!

Oh, and when you make your scarf, send me the link if you publish a blog or send me a picture and I’ll gladly post if for you.