Pattern: Crashing Waves Scarf

Crashing Waves Scarf

a pattern by Judy Bandsmer

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Free Pattern!

One size fits all.

 This pattern is suitable for the beginning knitter. All you need to be able to do is cast on, knit, purl, bind off, and count to three! The box-stitch pattern will soon become predictable as you knit.  

This scarf is very long and relatively thin. It easily wraps twice around the neck with good draping length left. You may wish to decrease the length, or widen the scarf. To do so is very easy (see below). This scarf is also reversible; the pattern is not exactly the same on both sides, but the sides are similar and both beautiful.

 The lattice fringe adds a fancy touch to the design. 

 Happy knitting!

- Judy

MATERIALS:

Yarn: Worsted weight 10 ply (302 m.; less for a shorter scarf. I would recommend at least 200 m, especially if you want to make a lattice fringe.) In the photo I used Bernat Berella 4 Heathers, Teal.

Needles: 5.0 mm (US size 8); crochet hook, approximately US size 8 (for fringe)
Gauge: no strict requirement.

ABBREVIATIONS:

k = knit

p = purl

WS = wrong side

RS = right side

 

PATTERN:

Cast on 25 stitches (or multiple of 8 + 1 to desired width). I use the long-tail cast-on.

Row 1 (WS): knit.

Rows 2 and 4 (RS):     k2, p2, * k1, p2, k3, p2, * k1, p2, k2. Repeat between * 2x or to desired width.

Rows 6 and 8 (RS):     k1, p2, k2, *k1, p2, k1, p2, k2,* k1, p2, k1. Repeat between * 2 x or to desired width.

Rows 3, 5, 7, and 9 (WS):    Knit or purl each stitch as it appears (knit the knit stitches, purl the purl stitches). For example, row 3 would be p2, k2, p1, *k2, p3, k2, p1,* k2, p2.

Repeat Rows 2 through 9 until desired length is reached.

Knit 1 row.

Bind off knit-wise. 

 

NOTE: To create smooth edges on a scarf, I prefer to slip the first stitch of every row (slip knitwise if the first stitch is to be a knit stitch, or purlwise if the first stitch is to be a purl stitch).

 

LATTICE FRINGE:

Cut pieces of yarn 11 ½ inches long (2 ½ inches longer than a final fringe of 4 ½ inches when doubled over). Using 3 strands folded double, use crochet hook to pull loop of folded strands through bottom row of knitting, then pull all 6 strands through this loop. Knot tightly when strands are more or less at even length. Repeat for as many fringes as you like.

Next, divide each fringe in half. The 3 strands on the left will be knotted with half the strands of the fringe that neighbors it on the left; the 3 strands on the right will be knotted together with half the strands of the fringe that neighbors it on the right (see picture). Note that the two outside fringes will have the outermost 3 strands being tied into a knot by themselves (alternately, you can leave these unknotted). Knot tightly when you have arranged them evenly. NOTE: you may wish to use pins pushed into a stable surface, such as onto a blocking board, to assist you with making the lattice even.

Repeat the division of fringes again (3 strands going toward each side), and knot tightly once more. This leaves you with your final fringe. Trim the bottom edges.