Notable among the plethora of feminine scarf yarns in the shop, we also stock a chunky print from Estelle called Woodrow, which I think looks very manly and bonus.. it is quick to knit on a 6mm needle.
The free pattern from the company is a sensible one row rib pattern, easy to knit, just the thing for something facinating on the television.
On the other hand, my preferred (six row) pattern works through the yarn with repeated garter stitch ridges, just out of sync enough to make the colour repeat appear more varied. The texture created looks like blocks, which very much appeals to the hand weaver in me.
Another reason I am fond of this stitch pattern is because it is a helpful exercise for beginners. The simple stucture can increase awarenss of the stitch process, in their hands as knit fabric is created. It is a low risk, small number of stitches, worked on a reasonably sized needle.
As a stitch multiple of 4, you always start knit 2, repeat 4 times then 2 restful garter stitch rows. Truthfully it is an expanded 2 row pattern.
Cast on 24 stitches, using the crochet cast on with a 6 mm needle.
Knit 4 rows knit 2 purl 2 rib, then 2 rows knit.
More questions to answer when knitting a scarf with a new yarn. How much yarn will make how long of a scarf? Time for my Lee Valley scale to come out.
Total yarn weight is 100 grams I have knit 74 cm so far and have 31 grams remaining, over halfway there! So scarf will likely measure approximately 110 when complete, then a bit longer when blocked. Yes! proceed with confidence on this gift for some lucky fellow.
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