Everest Scarf by Christy Hills

Everest Scarf

Knitting
November 2015
DK (11 wpi) ?
22 stitches and 30 rows = 4 inches
in Stocking Sts
US 6 - 4.0 mm
177 - 187 yards (162 - 171 m)
One size for most adult (Length: 34 in/86 cm, Wide: 4in/10 cm)
English
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EVEREST SCARF
There is nothing more satisfying than knitting with a great yarn and with just that one skein, knitting up a cozy scarf that’s beautifully decorated with twisted stitches. There are row numbers for each step so you don’t lose your place, “Knitting Charts” for “chart person” to follow easily, a list of special abbreviations and explanation. The pattern has 10 pages with many photos.

EVEREST HAT
You can buy the matching hat pattern here and the price is $ 4.99.

TECHNIQUES
Two pieces are knitted flat from the bottom of the scarf to the center back of the neck. For joining these two halves, it is used a very neat and interesting “Double Grafting” method. Detailed instructions with many photos for Double Grafting is included in the pattern.

FINISHED SIZE
The scarf has one size to fit most adult. It is approximately 34 in/86 cm long and 4 in/10 cm wide.

GAUGE
22 sts and 30 rows = 4 in/ 10 cm in Stocking sts

NEEDLES
A set of US6/UK8/4 mm double pointed needles, cable needle, yarn needle

OTHER
One interlocking or open slit-ring stitch marker

YARN
Cloudborn Fibers Superwash Merino DK, Charcoal Heather 1 skein