Coil
by Sophie Lalazarian
Difficulty: Beginner
The techniques used in this scarf are the knit, purl, and slip stitch.
Gray seems to be the new black on the runway, either in a head-to-toe look, or to anchor this season’s oranges, pinks, and reds. Ombré, too, was seen in a variety of looks, from the grey feathered gradations at Burberry Prorsum to the more youthful street style of DKNY. I wanted to combine the two trends, and headed off to the yarn store to fashion my own stylish color palette. When choosing the yarn for this pattern, it helps to find a yarn shop where you can stare at a wall of Lamb’s Pride, and then, before making your final purchase, walk your yarns to the sunlight in order to get a true measure of their color.
When knitting scarves, I love that snug, hugged feeling, so with Coil, I intentionally did not create a stabilizing border, and used a simple slip stitch mock-rip that likes to curl. As a result, Coil becomes a warm tube, creating a warm double-thick scarf with a fashionable edge. Also, Coil is knit with two strands of yarn held together, on size 17/12mm needles, so it is a quick fun knit.
[Photographer: Robin Dodge / Models: Glenda Ronduen & Justin Truman]
SIZE
One size fits all.
FINISHED MEASUREMENTS
Length: 60 inches (not including fringe)
Width: 9.5 inches (flat)
MATERIALS
[MC1] Brown Sheep Lamb’s Pride Bulky [85% Wool/15%Mohair; 125 yd per 113g skein]; Grey Heather M-03; 2 skeins.
[MC2] Brown Sheep Lamb’s Pride Bulky [85% Wool/15%Mohair; 125 yd per 113g skein]; Charcoal Heather M-04; 2 skeins.
[MC3] Brown Sheep Lamb’s Pride Bulky [85% Wool/15%Mohair; 125 yd per 113g skein]; Deep Charcoal M-06; 2 skeins.
[MC4] Brown Sheep Lamb’s Pride Bulky [85% Wool/15%Mohair; 125 yd per 113g skein]; Onyx M-05; 2 skeins.
1 set US Size 17/12.75mm straight needles
Tapestry needle
Crochet hook (to secure fringe)
GAUGE
The scarf is worked entirely in a slip stitch pattern. As the pattern is knitted, the slipped stitches will form ridges in the fabric. The gradation of color is achieved by periodically mixing a darker color into the pattern. Solid portions will always be 6 inches, and mixed portions will always be 12 inches.
Slip Stitch Pattern (Multiples of 4 3)
Row 1 (RS): *k3, sl 1; rep from * to last 3 sts, end k3.
Row 2: purl.
Rep Rows 1-2 for patt st.
PATTERN
Scarf
With MC1 doubled, CO 23 sts. Work even in patt st until piece meas 6 inches from CO, end after WS row.
Break one strand of MC1 and replace with one strand of MC2; work even in patt st until piece meas 18 inches from CO, end after WS row.
Break strand of MC1 and replace with second strand of MC2; work even in patt st until piece meas 24 inches from CO, end after WS row.
Break one strand of MC2 and replace with one strand of MC3; work even in patt st until piece meas 36 inches from CO, end after WS row.
Break strand of MC2 and replace with second strand of MC3; work even in patt st until piece meas 42 inches from CO, end after WS row.
Break one strand of MC3 and replace with one strand of MC4; work even in patt st until piece meas 54 inches from CO, end after WS row.
Break strand of MC3 and replace with second strand of MC4; work even in patt st until piece meas 60 inches from CO, end after WS row.
BO all sts.
FINISHING
Weave in ends. Block.
To add fringe, cut several 24 inch lengths of yarn, replicating color sequence of scarf. With crochet hook, secure fringe to end.
ABOUT THE DESIGNER
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Sophie Lalazarian is a recent recipient of a Masters Degree in Library and Information Science, specializing in teen services. Read more about her crafty endeavors here.
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