Drop Stitch Garter Scarf
Project: Drop Stitch Garter Scarf
Pattern: P148
Craft type: Knitting
Difficulty: Beginner Knit
The beautiful and subtle shimmer to Razzle is allowed to shine in this simple and easy-to-work pattern. Ideal for new knitters, this pattern allows you to master a new technique, the drop stitch. Basic garter stitch is bordered by three stripes of delicate drop stitch.
MEASUREMENTS
| One Size | ||
|---|---|---|
| Width | cm | 25 |
| Length (approx) | cm | 160 |
Yarn Required:
| Makr Razzle | 100g balls | 2 |
Please use only the yarn specified. Another yarn is likely to yield different results. Quantities are approximate as knitting styles may vary between knitters. Check the ball bands to ensure all yarn is from the same dye lot.
KNITTING NEEDLES & EQUIPMENT:
A 3.75mm pair of needles.
Wool needle for sewing in ends.
TENSION:
26 sts and 40 rows to 10cm over garter st, using 3.75mm needles.
KNITTING ABBREVIATIONS:
- K: Knit
- K2tog: Knit 2 Together
- Kfb: K1 into the fr of the next stitch on the needle but do not slide the stitch off, K1 into the bk of the same stitch on the needle and slide the stitch off the needle
- P: Purl
- P2tog: Purl 2 Together
- Pfb: Purl 1, Purl tbl to increase by 1
- Sl1: Slip One Stitch purlwise
- wyif: With Yarn in Front
- wyib: With Yarn in Back
- ssk: Slip, Slip Knit (Left Slanting Decrease)
SCARF
Casting On:
Cast on 65 sts, begin working in garter stitch, knitting every row, until piece measures 10cm from the beginning.
Dropped Stitch Border:
Row 1: *Ins RN into the first st knitwise, YO three times, pull through as if
you were knitting a st normally, repeat from * to end of row.
Row 2: Knit all the stitches normally, releasing the wrapped stitches as you
go.
Row 3 -8: Knit all sts.
Row 9: *Ins RN into the first st knitwise, YO twice, pull through as if you
were knitting a st normally, repeat from * to end of row.
Row 10: Knit all the stitches normally, releasing the wrapped stitches as you
go.
Row 11 -19: Knit all sts.
Row 20: *Ins RN into the first st knitwise, YO three times, pull through as if
you were knitting a st normally, repeat from * to end of row.
Row 21: Knit all the stitches normally, releasing the wrapped stitches as you
go.
Main Scarf Panel:
Work in garter stitch until piece measures 140cm from the beginning.
Repeat the dropped stitch border section to match the other end of the scarf.
Work in garter stitch again until piece measures 10cm from the end of the last drop stitch section worked. Cast off in knit.
FINISHING
Weave in all ends and stretch gently into shape.
ITEM A: Stitch Detail
Alternative Yarns
When substituting Makr Razzle, choose a yarn that can achieve the pattern tension of 26 sts and 40 rows to 10cm over garter st, using 3.75mm needles.
Suitable alternatives may include smooth yarns with a similar weight and drape. A yarn with a subtle shimmer or lustre can help recreate the look of the original Razzle yarn, while a plain yarn will place more emphasis on the contrast between the garter stitch and dropped stitch sections.
Customisation Ideas
- Work the scarf in a solid colour to emphasise the dropped stitch detail.
- Choose a yarn with a subtle shimmer to recreate the appearance of the original Razzle yarn.
- Use a tonal or lightly variegated yarn for additional colour variation.
- Adjust the main garter stitch section to create a longer or shorter scarf.
- Work the dropped stitch border sections in a contrasting colour for a more defined finish.
Care Instructions
Follow the care instructions provided on the yarn label used for the project. Gently reshape the scarf after washing and dry flat where recommended.
Take care not to snag or pull the elongated loops in the dropped stitch sections. Store the scarf folded or loosely rolled to help maintain its shape and protect the stitch detail.
