Bow Tie Keyhole Knitted Scarf (with sizes for kids too)
This handy little scarf is just the right size to fit around your neck and gives you added warmth without any bulkiness. Gauge: 4 sts = 1"Knitting Abbreviations: K = KnitK2 Tog = Knit two together Inc = Knit into the front and back of the stitch to increasePattern is written for Small Child size ages 3 to 7 with adjustments for (Medium child ages 8 to 12, and Large ages Teen/Adult).
Author: Beverly
Materials:
US Size 6 straight knitting needles
Stitch Holder or Double Pointed (DP) Needle
Medium weight (4) yarn (about 1 oz for small, 2 oz for medium, and 3 oz for large)
Instructions:
First Leaf Shaped Point:Cast on 2 stitches.1st Row: Inc in first stitch, K next stitch2nd Row: Inc in first stitch, K to end of row.Repeat this row until there are 14 (18, 22) stitches.Work even in garter stitch (knit every row) for 18 (20, 24) rows or until total length of point is 3.5" (4.25", 5").
Loop Opening:1st Row: *K1, slip next stitch to a DP needle or holder, repeat from * across. There will be 7 (9, 11) stitches on needle and 7 (9, 11) stitches being held to be worked later.2nd Row: P1, *K1, P1 Repeat from * across3rd Row: K1, *P1, K1 Repeat from * acrossRepeat these last two rows alternately until 13 (15, 17) rows have been completed. Place these 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 13 (15, 17) rows.Next row: * K1 from stitches being held on DP needle, K1 from stitches being worked. Repeat from * across. 14 (18, 22) stitches are back on the needle and the first loop opening has been made.
Middle of Scarf:Continue to work in garter stitch (knit every row) until the middle of the scarf (after the loop opening) measures 11" (12.5", 14")
Finish:Work second loop as before.To make second point, work in garter stitch for 18 (20, 24) rows or for approximately 2" (2.25", 2.75"). Next Row: K1, K2 tog, K across remaining stitchesRepeat this row until 2 stitches remain.Bind off. Weave in any yarn ends.