Heya! I've been toying around with offering free patterns on my site every once in a while, but I don't really have time right now to pull enough of them together to warrant a full web page (although I promise to do it in the near future). So, when Bev asked for the pattern for the neck piece I'm wearing in my new Austin Craft Mafia head shot (taken by the lovely and talented, Cory Ryan) I thought, why not just post patterns on the blog? Duh. I've been really into Victorian-inspired ruffles lately, but still wanted to make something with a bit of an edge that I could easily pair with my uniform of jeans and heels. The result was this funky little cotton neck scarf that's definitely more about fashion, than function. Enjoy!
KICK ASS-COT!
Matertials
MC-1 ball (approx. 100yds) Sport Weight Cotton
CC-Scraps of Fingering Weight Mohair Blend
US Size 8 Needles
US Size 3 Needles
Tapestry Needle
Foaming Waves Stitch Pattern (source: 365 Stitches a Year)
Rows 1-4: Knit
Row 5 (RS): K1, *K2tog twice, (YO, K1) 3 times, YO, (sl1,K1, psso) twice, K1;rep from * to end.
Row 6: Purl
Rows 7-12: Rep Rpws 5 and 6 three more times.
Rep these 12rows for pattern.
Directions Make 2.
Using MC and larger needles, CO 25 sts.
Work 12 row stitch pattern, twice.
K 4 rows.
Next row (RS): Switch to CC and smaller needles
K1, K2tog to end (13 sts)
K 3 rows.
Next row (RS): Switch back to MC and larger needles. inc1, k1, to last st, K1 (25 sts)
*Note: This row counts as Row 1 of stitch pattern.
Beginning with row 2, continue in stitch pattern, once.
Work rows 1-6 of stitch pattern.
Next row (RS): *K2tog to last stitch, K1 (13 sts)
K1 row.
K1, *K2tog to end (7 sts)
Continue knitting straight until piece measures 16 1/2" from beginning.
BO.
Finishing
Using tapestry needle, stitch the two pieces together at the skinny ends.
Voila! OMG, you're so punk! Wait, no, I mean preppie! Wait, or do I mean goth?...
Knitlicious kisses,
Vickie
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Ms. Vickie,
ReplyDeleteI was having such a bad day, then I checked the blog and there it was--the absolutely cutest pattern! Thank you so much for sharing. This can be done so many ways to accent so many different style genres that it's unbelievable. Thanks much!!!!
Bev
Vickie, I love this and have already knitted it up! Can't wait to wear it. Thanks for sharing and would love to see more of your creations!
ReplyDeletehow cute are you???!!!
ReplyDeleteI approve of all things ascot. Excellent.
ReplyDeleteBev-- Hope your day'sbetter today!
ReplyDeleteKristy--Send me a picture of you in wearing it and I'll put it in my site site album!
Steph-- Thanks, lady! I refer to that picture as my "Are you there God, It's Me Margaret" headshot.
xo,
Vic
Tooo cute.. I think I have a little something in my stash to make this up!!
ReplyDeleteThanks for the pattern!!
Denise
knitchat.com
Hi again Vickie! I took the picture of me and my kick ass-cot, but sadly cannot figure out how to send you the picture, nor can I wrangle my husband down for 5 minutes for his help! Is there an email address, or am I missing something? I'm sure the answer is staring me in the face! Thanks!
ReplyDeleteKristy V.
Can't wait to try this out!
ReplyDeleteThanks for the pat. post!
I have the perfect yarn for this project.
ReplyDeleteThanks!
I love this pattern ms. vickie i am 11
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This is the cutest 'scarf' ever!! I'm a crocheter, so I'm outta the loop on this lovely. But I'm going to be keeping an eye out for your "pop goes crochet"!! Fabulous work!
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Question! Having the pattern go to the smaller needles and smaller yarn - is that so it is no as bulky in the back? Do you have a picture of what the back looks like?
ReplyDeleteNope, it's to accommodate the two different weights of yarns. :)
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