Flash Points Scarf Hand Knitting Pattern PDF

Flash Points Scarf

Dimensional points and stripes scarf.

Worked short-ways in a single direction.

Increasing from a few stitches at CO to main width, then decreasing back down at opposite end.

Intermediate Skills: k, p, slip, yo, cdd, m1L & m1R.

2 color Garter striping - Alternate colors every other row. Carry non-working color up right-hand side.

No blocking necessary.

Striped garter stitch with stacked increase/decrease columns placed in offset orientations, create deep dimensional points… The inclusion of a 1 stitch Stockinette column above the stacked decreases causes a curvature reminiscent of claws, teeth or beaks.

Scarf edges purposefully fold in upon themselves 10 sts (½ Repeat) plus border on each side.

Yarn

660 y (610 m) Total of Sport Weight Yarn

330 y (305 m) each of 2 Colors (C1 & C2)

Sample Yarn: Malabrigo Arroyo

100% Merino Superwash (Plied)

330 y (305 m) per 100 g

C1: Natural & C2: Arco Iris

Sample usage was 182 g total

297 y (272 m) 91 g each color.

Suggest having full amounts on hand.

Or more for a longer scarf.

Needles and Notions

US 3 (3.25 mm) Needles

Or size that gets gauge/desired fabric.

Row Counter

Stitch Markers (5, 2 Edge + 3 Repeat)

Tapestry Needle

Measurements

54” (137 cm) Long

8” (20.3 cm) Wide – Point to Point, Opened Flat

6” (15.25 cm) Point to Point, When Folded Under as Worn

Gauge

Gauge is not critical, but will affect size and yarn requirements.

Unblocked Garter Stitch

22 sts by 44 rows = 4” (10 cm) square

This gauge provided for yarn & needle pairing, to get an appropriate fabric density without knitting the entire repeat.

Notes and Tips

Switch color each RS row, and carry non-working color up right hand side.

A firm fabric with snug stitching will maximize, and better retain, dimension.

Sister Pattern to Tooth and Claw Cowl