Friday, July 02, 2010

China Inspired Drop Stitch Scarf

In China they sell rolls of super bulky yarn. Trying to make a stockinette, garter, or ribbed scarf out of it creates a fabric that is very stiff almost rug like. To knit a scarf with some flexibility, knitting an open mesh is the best way. This scarf was inspired by all those drop stitch scarves out there.

Yarn Super Bulky
Needles US Size 11
Size 8 in x 60 in

CO 12
Knit 2 rows
Row 3: *k, yo 3 times* repeat and end with k
Row 4: k across and drop all yo
Row 5: k
Row 6: *k, yo 2 times* repeat and end with k
Row 7: k across and drop all yo
Row 8: k
Row 9: *k, yo 1 time* repeat and end with k
Row 10: k across and drop yo
Row 11: k

Repeat Rows 3-11 until desired length or create your own pattern of yarn overs and drops

End with 2 rows of garter

Optional: Add a fringe

k: knit
yo: yarn over

1 comment:

ieva said...

China has inspired you very well. The scarf looks interesting.