Symbol Of Friendship Mens Scarf

Pattern is worked over two stitches with one extra stitch at each end of the row and two rows so any size loom is suitable, loom sizes and yarn suggestions given below are for guidelines only, any even number of pegs in any size wide enough for your scarf is all that is needed.

    1/2 inch regular gauge loom even number of pegs :
multiples of 2 stitches plus 2 extra stitches
bulky, chunky, boucle or aran weight yarn - use one
    strand
DK or worsted weight - use two strands as one or for
    an even more lacy effect - use one strand

Knifty Knitter larger gauge looms even number of pegs 
multiples of 2 stitches plus 2 extra stitches
bulky, chunky, or boucle - use one strand
aran, DK or worsted weight - use two strands as one

1/4 inch fine gauge loom even number of pegs :
multiples of 2 stitches plus 2 extra stitches
sock yarn, 4ply, DK or worsted - use one strand
even more lacy effect you can use lace weight in 3ply
    or 2ply

(2 x 100g of my own hand dyed merino aran weight
    pure wool yarn
1/2 inch gauge loom with 36+2 pegs was used in the
    example shown)

you will also need your loom hook and a sewing needle
    to weave in any ends

The name for this design comes from the old fashioned oriental Symbol of Friendship : ‘Pineapples’ which are age old Symbols of Friendship, Hospitality and Commitment. Throughout history, in larger, upper class homes, dining room doors were kept closed to heighten visitors’ suspense about the dinner table being prepared and set on the other side. At the appointed moment, the doors were flung open to reveal the evening’s main event. Visitors confronted with pineapple-topped food displays felt particularly honored by a hostess who obviously spared no expense to ensure her guests’ dining pleasure. This was how the pineapple, came to symbolize welcoming friendship, good cheer, human warmth and the family affection that was inherent to such gatherings. Pineapples are still a treasured housewarming gift for friends and family.

For this project design I hand dyed two natural 100% merino aran weight yarns with my own mix of spices in shades of leafy green, golden yellow and splashes of ginger. The stitch pattern is based on a twisted rib and looks like the texture on pineapple skin without the bumps.