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Garter Stitch Bow Tie Scarf

This handy little scarf is just the right size to fit around your neck and gives you added warmth without the bulkiness. See the notes section at the end of the pattern for knitting abbreviations and gauge info.
Author: Beverly

Materials:

  • US size 6 knitting needles
  • Stitch holders or double pointed (DP) needles
  • Medium weight (4) yarn - approx 3 ozs

Instructions:

First leaf shaped point:

  • Cast on 2 stitches
    1st Row: Inc in first stitch, K next stitch
    2nd Row: Inc in first stitch, K to end of row
    Repeat this row until there are 22 stitches.
    Work even in garter stitch (knit every row) for 24 rows, or until length of point is 5".

Loop Opening:

  • 1st Row: *K1, slip next stitch to a DP needle or holder, repeat from * across. There will be 11 stitches on the needle and 11 stitches being held to be worked later.
    2nd Row: P1, *K1, P1, Repeat from * across
    3rd Row: K1, *P1, K1, Repeat from * across
    Repeat these last two rows alternately until 17 rows have been completed. Place these 11 stitches on another DP needle or holder and break yarn.
    Attach yarn by stitches being held on first DP needle. Knit 1 row.
    Then work ribbing as before for 17 rows.
    Next Row: *K1 from stitches being held on DP needle, K1 from stitches being worked. Repeat from * across. 22 stitches are now back on the needle, The first loop opening has been made.

Middle of Scarf:

  • Continue to work in garter stitch (knit every row) for 14".

Finish:

  • Work second loop as before.
    To make second point, work in garter stitch for 24 rows or for approximately 2.75".
    Next Row: K1, K2 tog across remaining stitches
    Repeat this row until 2 stitches remain.
    Bind off. Weave in any ends.

Notes:

Gauge: 4 sts = 1"
K = Knit
P = Purl
K2 tog = Knit 2 stitches together to decrease
Inc = Knit into the front and back of the stitch to increase