Long mindless knits are sometimes the best thing, and that's where the Rock River Scarf was born. Long rows of texture remind me of river pebbles and the way water runs over them, giving the name Rock River.This asymmetrical scarf features a trapezoid shape, starting at the shorter side. Working increases on either edge allow it grow, turning it into a wonderful piece fit for layering, or tying around your neck when needed (thank you skinny points!).Size: One Size, but easily adjustableFinished Measurements: 72' / 183 cm long at the widest pointRecommended Yarn: Brown Sheep Co Prairie Spun DKYardage: 2 skeins or ~ 500 yards / 457 mSuggested Needles: US7 / 4.5 mm 32' or longer circular needlesOther Notions: Darning needle, scissorsGauge: 17 sts x 10 rows = 2'/ 5 cm in patternM1L - make 1 st left ; 1 st inc'dM1R - make 1 st right ; 1 st inc'dSl1wyib - slip 1 st with yarn in backSl1wyif - slip 1 st with yarn in frontYardage is based on the pattern as written. Working 7 full repeats or more will require more yarnWant to make the scarf longer? Pattern is written as a multiple of 2+3For blocking I recommend using blocking wires. This helps get the most of out your piece and prevents waving sides from blocking pins.Pattern will be worked back and forth, turning work after each rowUsing the German Twisted Cast On Method, CO 199 sts, turnRow 2 (RS): k1, M1R, k til 1 remains, M1L, k1 (201 sts)Row 4: As row 2 (203 sts)Row 5: k2, p til 2 remain, k2Row 6: As Row 2 (205 sts)(Work rows 1-14 6 times total, then work rows 1-12 once more) Slip stitch pattern: (2 sts inc’d)Row 1 (WS): k3, [sl1wyib, k1] until 2 remain; k2Row 2 (RS): k1, M1R, p1, [sl1wyif, p1] until 1 remains; M1L, k1 ; 2 sts inc’dRow 3: k2, sl1wyib, [k1, sl1wyib] until 2 remain; k2 Stockinette pattern: (6 sts inc’d)Row 4 (RS): k1, M1R, k til 1 remains, M1L, k1 ; 2 sts inc’dRow 5: k2, p til 2 remain, k2Row 6: as row 4 ; 2 sts inc’dRow 8: as row 4 ; 2 sts inc’d Stockinette pattern 2: (6 sts inc’d)Rows 10-14: repeat Rows 4-8Work rows 1-12 once more: 301 stsNext Row: K1, M1R, k til 1 remains, M1L, k1 (2 sts inc’d ; 303 sts)Bind off using stretchy bind off of choice. I used the Icelandic Bind Off. Weave in ends and block as desired.
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