Piccina Scarf

This simple bandana neckerchief combines a double I-cord tie and  an I-cord edged garter stitch main section to elegant effect to create a wonderfully polished wearable accessory.

If you’ve been wondering what to do with those mini skeins or sock leftovers this is the perfect project. It will showcase the remains of wonderful hand dyed yarns which can be knitted alone or alongside a strand of silk mohair for a little extra pazazz. 

Quick and simple to knit you can make one to match a multitude of outfits and they make perfect last-minute gifts.

Measurements

The main section is 61cm / 24.5 inches wide and the ties add an extra 33 cm / 13 inches each. The central section has a drop of 14 cm / 5.5 inches at the deepest point.

Materials

3.25mm (US3) needles or needles required to obtain gauge

Tapestry/sewing up needle

Tape measure

Yarn

1 x 25g mini skein of Susan Crawford Bluem sock yarn, 75% BFL / 25% Nylon, 400 m / 437 yds per 100g. 

And Optional for version B only

1 x 25g Susan Crawford Mist - 64% kid mohair / 36% silk, 400 m / 437 yds per 100g.

Version A is shown in Dockseed

Version B is shown in Bluem sock in Lime Mortar held together with Mist in Mallow

This kerchief is knitted sideways so if you’re using leftovers you can work the kerchief until you have used half your yarn and then start the decreases, rather than working to the stitch counts given.

If you are working with both the sock yarn and the mohair silk, please note that the mohair is not used for the ties or for the 3 edge stitches of the main section of the kerchief, only for the garter stitch central section, so you will use less of this yarn.