Leafy Scarf by Nicky Barfoot

Leafy Scarf

Knitting
July 2013
DK (11 wpi) ?
31 stitches and 26 rows = 4 inches
US 6 - 4.0 mm
315 yards (288 m)
one size
English

The scarf is knit from the centre to the end using a provisional crochet cast on, then the second side is worked from the centre out after the first side has been completed, resulting in a symmetrical scarf.

SKILLS USED
Increasing
Decreasing
Lace stitches
Knitting in rows
Working from a chart
Provisional cast on

MEASUREMENTS
10cm/4in wide and 165cm/65in long

YARN USED
Sirdar, Snuggly Baby Bamboo
80% bamboo, 20% merino wool
50g/195m/104yd

Colour: Groovy Green (shade 122) – 3 balls

NOTIONS
4mm (US 6) needles
4mm (US 6) crochet hook
Small amount of waste yarn for provisional cast on
Tapestry needle