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I’m working on a design for a summer scarf that’s knit from the top down – or as some might say, sideways.
The process involves casting on enough stitches for the length of the scarf, as opposed to the width. I prefer the Cable Cast On for this type of accessory, as it’s strong, and just flexible enough to allow for some stretching. You wouldn’t want the length of the scarf to be worked too tightly.
See how neat the cast-on edge of the scarf is, in the photo above. The Cable Cast On also leaves you set up to start with a knit row (which is particularly useful if your pattern is in stockinette stitch).
After casting on, the first half of the scarf width will be knit in garter stitch, and the second half will be knit in a feather and fan lace stitch pattern.
I have patterns available for two scarves that have a similar construction, if you’d like to see what they look like:
Garter and Lace: Fruitcake; and
Garter and Lace: Silky Wool
Be sure to check in next week to see progress on this new design.
Happy Knitting!
MikeH
