Free Knitting Pattern: Wool-Ease® The Road Scarf

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The Road Scarf
Lion BrandŽ Wool-Ease^®
Pattern Number: 70023 This sampler scarf is a great opportunity to try out new pattern stitches.

SKILL LEVEL: Easy +
SIZE: One Size
9 x 68 in. [23 x 173 cm]

CORRECTIONS: (applied Mar 29, 2007)

NOTE: EVERY ROW OF ENTIRE SCARF PATTERN BEGINS AND ENDS WITH A KNIT 4, TO CREATE GARTER STITCH BORDER. Sugar Cubes (multiple of 8 sts) Row 1 (RS): Knit. Row 2: *P6, k2; rep from * across. Row 3: K the k sts and p the p sts. Row 4: Purl. Row 5: Knit. Row 6: P2, *k2, p6; rep from * to last 4 6 sts, k2,p4.The above is only a summary of corrections; the corrected pattern text is below (if free) or shipped upon completion of order (if purchased)

MATERIALS

620-129 Wool-Ease Yarn: Cocoa A warm, chocolate, cocoa
Quantity needed: 3 Skeins
Estimated Price: $ 10.47

Lion Brand Knitting Needles- Size 9 [5.5 mm]
Quantity needed: 1
Estimated Price: $ 4.95

Large-Eye Blunt Needles (Set of 6)
Quantity needed: 1
Estimated Price: $ 3.59

GAUGE:
17 sts + 24 rows = 4 in. [10 cm] in Stockinette st (k on RS, p on WS). BE SURE TO CHECK YOUR GAUGE. When you match the gauge in a pattern, your project will be the size specified in the pattern and the materials specified in the pattern will be sufficient. If it takes you less stitches and rows to make a 4 in. [10 cm] square, try using a smaller size hook or needles; if more stitches and rows, try a larger size hook or needles.
Exact gauges is not imporant to this project.

STITCH EXPLANATION:
skp Slip 1, knit 1, pass slip stitch over knit stitch. PATTERN STITCHES Basket Weave (multiple of 8 sts) Row 1 (RS): Knit. Rows 2-6: *K4, p4; rep from * across. Row 7: Knit. Rows 8-12: *P4, k4; rep from * across. Rep Rows 1-12 for Basket Weave. Mesh Stitch (multiple of 2 sts) Row 1 (RS): *Yo, k2tog; rep from * across. Row 2: Purl. Row 3: *Skp, yo; rep from * Row 4: Purl. Rep Rows 1-4 for Mesh Stitch. Sugar Cubes (multiple of 8 sts) Row 1 (RS): Knit. Row 2: *P6, k2; rep from * across. Row 3: K the k sts and p the p sts. Row 4: Purl. Row 5: Knit. Row 6: P2, *k2, p6; rep from * to last 6 sts,k2 p4. Row 7: K the k sts and p the p sts. Row 8: Purl. Rep Rows 1-8 for Sugar Cubes. Seed Stitch (multiple of 2 sts) Row 1: *K1, p1; rep from * across. Row 2: K the p sts and p the k sts. Rep Row 2 for Seed Stitch.

NOTES:
NOTE: EVERY ROW OF ENTIRE SCARF PATTERN BEGINS AND ENDS WITH A KNIT 4, TO CREATE GARTER STITCH BORDER.

INSTRUCTIONS

SCARF Cast on 40 sts. Knit 6 rows. *Next Row (Basket Weave): K4, work Row 1 of Basket Weave to last 4 sts, k4. Rep Rows 1-12 of Basket Weave for 4 in. [10 cm], end with Row 6 or 12. Knit 4 rows. Next Row (Mesh Stitch): K4, work Row 1 of Mesh Stitch to last 4 sts, k4. Rep Rows 1-4 of MeshStitch for 4 in. [10 cm], end with a WS row. Knit 4 rows. Next Row (Sugar Cubes): K4, work Row 1 of Sugar Cubes to last 4 sts, k4. Rep Rows 1-8 ofSugar Cubes for 4 in. [10 cm], end with a WS row. Knit 4 rows. Next Row (Seed Stitch): K4, work Row 1 of Seed Stitch to last 4 sts, k4. Rep last row for 4in. [10 cm], end with a WS row. Knit 4 rows. Rep from * 3 more times. Knit 2 rows. Bind off. FINISHING Weave in ends.

ABBREVIATIONS / REFERENCES
k = knit
k2tog = knit 2 together
p = purl
rep = repeat(s)(ing)
RS = right side
st(s) = stitch(es)

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