Free Knitting Pattern: Vanna's Choice® Gloria Scarf

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Gloria Scarf
Lion BrandŽ Vanna's Choice^®
Pattern Number: 80925AD This classic scarf is a great introduction to mitered knitting.

SKILL LEVEL: Easy +
SIZE: One Size
About 6 x 51 in. (15 x 129.5 cm)

CORRECTIONS: None

MATERIALS

860-147 Vanna's Choice Yarn: Purple Vineyard Grape Purple

Quantity needed: 2 Skeins
Estimated Price: $ 6.98

Lion Brand Stitch Markers
Quantity needed: 1
Estimated Price: $ 2.49

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

Additional Materials
Circular knitting needle size 8 (5 mm), 16 in. (40 cm) long
GAUGE:
1 Block = about 6 x 6 in. (15 x 15 cm) 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:
ssk (slip, slip, knit) Slip next 2 sts as if to knit, one at a time, to right needle; insert left needle into fronts of these 2 sts and knit them tog.

INSTRUCTIONS

SCARF BLOCK 1 Cast on 48 sts. Row 1 (RS): K24, place marker, k24. Row 2 (WS): K to 2 sts before marker, ssk, slip marker, k2tog, k to end - 46 sts. Row 3, 5 and 7: Knit. Rows 4, 6 and 8: Rep Row 2. Row 9: Knit. Row 10: K2, p to 2 sts before marker, p2tog, slip marker, p2tog through back loops, p to last 2 sts, k2 - 38 sts. Row 11: K2, p to last 2 sts, k2. Row 12: Rep Row 10 - 36 sts. Rows 13-32: Rep Rows 9-12 five more times - 16 sts. Rows 33-44: Rep Rows 3 and 4 six times - 4 sts. Row 45: Ssk, k2tog. Bind off. BLOCK 2 With RS facing, and aboe diagram, pick up and k 24 sts along upper right hand side of Block 1. Turn and cast on 24 sts. Cut yarn and slide sts to other end of needle, join yarn. Work Rows 1-45 of Block 1. Do not bind off. BLOCK 3 With RS facing, pick up and k 24 sts along upper left hand side of Block 2. Cut yarn and slide sts to other end of needle. Join yarn and cast on 24 sts. Work Rows 1-45 of Block 1. Bind off. BLOCK 4 Work as for Block 2, joining to Block 3. BLOCK 5 Work as for Block 3, joining to Block 4. BLOCK 6 Work as for Block 2, joining to Block 5. BLOCK 7 Work as for Block 3, joining to Block 6. BLOCK 8 Work separately, as for Block 1. FINISHING Sew Block 8 to Block 7. Weave in ends.

ABBREVIATIONS / REFERENCES
beg = begin(s)(ning)
ch(s) = chain(s)
rep = repeat(s)(ing)
rnd(s) = round(s)
sc = single crochet
st(s) = stitch(es)
k = knit
k2tog = knit 2 together
p = purl
p2tog = purl 2 together
rep = repeat(s)(ing)
RS = right side
st(s) = stitch(es)
tog = together
WS = wrong side

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