A handsome, reversible tuck stitch gives beautiful texture to this scarf. The ends of the scarf are turned up and seamed, creating pockets to keep those hands warm on the coldest of days. Roses are then added to complete the look.
Level
Beginner
Finished Measurements
8 in/20.3 cm wide x 73 in/185.4 cm long after pockets are turned up and seamed
Gauge
12 sts and 18 rows = 4 in/10.2 cm in tuck stitch
Yarn
Plymouth Yarn Encore Chunky, bulky weight #5 (75% acrylic, 25% wool; 143 yd/131 m, 3.5 oz/100 g per skein)
3 skeins #0678 Green Gray
Supplies
•11/16 in/1.75 cm peg spacing loom with at least 24 pegs
•Knitting tool
•Crochet hook
•Measuring tape
•Yarn/tapestry needle
•Cable needle (optional)
Special Stitches
Tuck knit: On rows where there are multiple sts on the pegs (created by the skipped sts with yarn in front of peg) and you are instructed to knit, use the regular knit stitch to knit all sts together, creating the tuck.
MB (make bobble): Make an e-wrap knit stitch by making an e-wrap and lifting the bottom loop over the top wrap (you may wish to keep this stitch on a cable needle for easier lifting later). Make 4 more e-wrap knit stitches on the same peg. Reach down below the peg and pick up the first e-wrap knit stitch and lift it onto the peg. E-wrap knit all stitches on peg together as one.
Pattern Notes
•If substituting yarn, use a natural fiber blend or 100 percent natural fiber, as this scarf requires blocking to lie flat. Alternatively, you may add sts for a garter or ribbed edge.
•Make the 4 roses first to ensure that you have enough yarn.
•For photo-illustrated instructions on how to make a bobble (MB), see pages 119–20.
Begin top edge of pocket.
Foundation row: Chain CO 24 sts.
Rows 1–4: Knit.
Begin pattern stitch.
Row 1: Skip1 wyib, *k1, skip1 wyif, rep from * to last 2 sts, k2.
Row 2: Skip1 wyib, k1, *skip1 wyif, rep from * to last 2 sts, k2.
Row 3: Skip1 wyib, knit to end of row (tuck knit the pegs with multiple sts on them).
Rows 4–5: K1, *skip1 wyif, k1, rep from * to end of row.
Row 6: As row 3.
Rep rows 1–6 until scarf measures 89 in/226 cm. You may adjust this measurement by measuring recipient from fingertip to fingertip, taking tape around neck and then adding 16 in/40.6 cm for the pockets.
Next 4 rows: Knit.
Chain one bind-off.
Weave in all ends. Fold edges of scarf up 8 in/20.3 cm and seam sides using mattress stitch.
Foundation row: Chain CO 24 sts.
Row 1: K1, purl to last st, k1.
Row 2: K2, yo-k2tog, *MB, k1, yo-k2tog, rep from * to end.
Row 3: As row 1.
Row 4: K2tog, knit to last 2 sts, ssk. (22 sts)
Row 5: *K1, yo-k2tog, rep from * to last st, k1.
Row 6: K1, p2tog, purl to last 3 sts, ssp, k1. (20 sts)
Row 7: K2tog, knit to last 2 sts, ssk. (18 sts)
Bind off using gather method, leaving a long tail.
Pull the tail to gather, overlapping the bind-off edge, and secure. Use tail to sew the roses to the scarf. Refer to the picture for placement.
