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Sunday, December 31, 2006

Peacock Scarf--January's Free Pattern of the Month!

Peacock
Extra Wide Mock Cable Scarf

In my infinite wisdom I packed no less than 12 pairs of shoes for my trip to shoot Knitty Gritty but neglected to pack even 1 coat. The weather was rainy in Burbank last month and the studio, a wee bit chilly. This scarf was my B/F/F for those three weeks away from home. It's extra wide and long, which makes it perfect for winter weather. The Eyelet mock-cable rib, combined with Noro's amazing colorway produces something vaguely peacock feather looking. Pretty + practical = good stuff!

Materials
4 balls Noro Big Kureyon
US size 13 needles
Tapestry needle

ONE SIZE
Approx. 14" x 85"

STITCH PATTERN (from 365 days Perpetual Knitting Calendar)

Row 1(rs): P2, *sl1, k2, psso, P2; rep from *

Row 2: K2, *P1, YO, P1, K2; rep from * to end

Row 3: P2, *K3, P2; rep from * to end

Row 4: K2, *P3, K2; rep from * to end

Rep these four rows.

Directions

CO 55 sts.

Knit 6 rows.

Row 7: K4, P2, *sl1, k2, psso, P2; rep * from to last 4 sts. K4.

Row 8: K4, K2, *P1, YO, P1, K2; rep from * to last 4 sts. K4.

Row 9: K4, P2, *K3, P2; rep from * to last 4 sts. K4.

Row 10: K4, K2, *P3, K2; rep from * to last 4 sts. K4.

Rows 11-14: Knit.

Repeat rows 7-14 until wrap measures 60 1/4" or desired length. Knit 2 more rows. BO. Weave in ends and block.

Labels: free pattern, knitting, scarf

posted by Vickie Howell @ 6:22 PM

8 Comments:

At 12:40 PM, Kim in Oregon said...: What a great New Year's present! thanks vickie! Happy New Year to you and your family and everyone at KG too. I'm so glad that it is available on HGTV now and have emailed them to beg beg beg them to keep it on.
At 2:13 PM, Wendy said...: Awesome! Thank you. Happy New Year.
At 3:04 PM, Jana said...: I don't know how to say it -- Kelly Deal on Knitty Gritty completely makes my new year. So very hep. Thanks!
At 3:11 PM, Jane said...: Great scarf - thanks for the pattern. Happy Knitting New Year to you and yours!
At 9:53 AM, Nichole said...: Thanks for the awesome pattern! Happy New Year!
At 8:35 PM, Christine said...: Could that be any more fabulous?!? Thanks so much for sharing the pattern - it is BEAUTIFUL!
At 1:18 AM, Nina M said...: Vickie, finding you on HGTV was the best New Year's gift: to rediscover knitting. And YOU are an absolute delight! Your energy, passion and joy in life is contagious in the best possible way. There are thousands of folks like me out here in TV land who are thrilled with you and your show on HGTV. Please, Network, keep Vickie on the air!
At 12:51 PM, Pamala in Shadow Hills, SoCal said...: I'm a newbie and I found this blog by accident (someone posted it on a group that I just joined a few days ago b/c she wanted to show your scarf). I can't believe that I found YOUR blog!!! I watch your show almost every day, and feel deprived if I have to miss it! I can't do much that you show, but I have high hopes!