Free Leaflet: Corn Rows Scarf
P u r p l e S a g e
D e s I g n s
A wonderfully textured scarf in 3
versions; notice how the Garter Stitch
and Reverse Stocking Stitch versions
“pop” the Twisted Rib stitches, while the
Stockinette version is more subtle and
subdued.
Instructions are given for 3 lengths: 48”,
60” and 72” [122, 152, 183cm].
Yarn: Worsted Weight; approx.
280(350,420) yds [260(320,390) m]
Needles: 5mm [US 8]
Finished Width: 7 inches [ 18cm]
Length: 48(60,72) inches
[122,152,183cm]
The variations are in the stitches between the Twisted Rib
stitches: Top: Reverse Stockinette Stitch; Middle:
Stocking Stitch; Bottom: Garter Stitch
Stitch Pattern- a variation of: Garter Stitch Twisted
Rib, The Harmony Guides
450 Knitting Stitches Volume 2 (2004)
Cast on 36 stitches. Now choose which version you wish to knit.
Garter Stitch Version
Row 1 {RS}: k1, p1, k1, *C2B, k2; repeat from * to last 5 sts; C2B, k1, p1, k1
Row 2: k1, p1, k1, *yf, C2P, yb, k2; repeat from * to last 5, yf, C2P, yb, k1, p1, k1
Length
48” [122cm]
60” [152cm]
72” [183cm]
Do What?
repeat Row 1 & 2
repeat Row 1 & 2
repeat Row 1 & 2
How many times?
131 times
164 times
197 times
Bind off in pattern {see note at end} and weave in ends.
Stockinette Stitch Version
Row 1 {RS}: k1, p1, k1, *C2B, k2; repeat from * to last 5 sts; C2B, k1, p1, k1
Row 2: k1, p1, k1, *yf, C2P, yb, p2; repeat from * to last 5, yf, C2P, yb, k1, p1, k1
Length
48” [122cm]
60” [152cm]
72” [183cm]
Do What?
repeat Row 1 & 2
repeat Row 1 & 2
repeat Row 1 & 2
How many times?
131 times
164 times
197 times
Bind off in pattern {see note at end} and weave in ends.
Free Pattern Leaflet: Corn Row Scarf..p 1
Reverse Stockinette Stitch Version
Row 1 {RS}: k1, p1, k1, *C2B, p2; repeat from * to last 5 sts; C2B, k1, p1, k1
Row 2: k1, p1, k1, *yf, C2P, yb, k2; repeat from * to last 5, yf, C2P, yb, k1, p1, k1
Length
48” [122cm]
60” [152cm]
72” [183cm]
Do What?
repeat Row 1 & 2
repeat Row 1 & 2
repeat Row 1 & 2
How many times?
131 times
164 times
197 times
Bind off in pattern {see note at end} and weave in ends.
Definitions:
C2B: knit into the back of the 2nd stitch on left-hand needle, then knit into the 1st stitch on
the left-hand needle; slip both of the stitches that have been knit from the Left
needle.
C2P: purl into the front of the 2nd stitch on the left-hand needle, purl into the 1st stitch on
the left-hand needle; slip both of the stitches that have been purled from the Left
needle.
Binding off in Pattern:
When casting off the C2B stitches:
knit into the back of the 2nd stitch on the left-hand needle
bind off this stitch but leave the original stitch on the left-hand needle for now
knit the first stitch on the left-hand needle
bind off that stitch and slide the remaining loop of the previously bound-off stitch off
the left-hand needle too.
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2009.01.17
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