Knitted Irish Shepherd Scarf

Experience the warmth and charm of the Knitted Irish Shepherd Scarf, a true masterpiece of craftsmanship. This exquisite accessory is not just any ordinary scarf; it is a symbol of tradition, heritage, and the timeless beauty of Ireland. Hand-knitted with love and care, this scarf showcases the intricate patterns and textures that have been passed down through generations of skilled Irish artisans. Whether you're strolling through the bustling streets of Dublin or enjoying a peaceful walk in the countryside, this scarf will keep you warm and stylish, while also connecting you to the timeless traditions of Ireland. So, embrace the cozy comfort and elegance of the Knitted Irish Shepherd Scarf and let it transport you to the enchanting world of Irish heritage.

Finished Measurements after blocking: 8" (20 cm) x 64" (162 cm)

Skills Required/Techniques Used:
-Knit & purl, cast on & bind off
- Intarsia, work from 3 balls of yarn

Materials: Hand spun llama/alpaca DK weight yarn from the Autumn Hill Llamas Shop, color Natural Taupe - 150 yds (138 m) / 3 oz (85 gr) (A)
Hand spun llama/alpaca DK weight yarn from the Autumn Hill Llamas Shop, color Natural Brown - 100 yds (91 m)/ 2 oz (57 gr) (B)

Needles: 4.00 mm/US #6 straight needles OR SIZE NEEDED TO OBTAIN GAUGE

Gauge for rib pattern: 16 sts x 24 rows = 4" x 4" (10 cm x 10 cm)

Notions: yarn needle

Abbreviations:
K – knit
P – purl
St – stitch
Sts - stitches
co – cast on
RS – right side
WS – wrong side

Pattern Notes:

Garter Stitch: All rows knit

Broken 2x2 Rib:

Row 1: knit
Row 2: *k2, p2* repeat to the end
Repeat rows 1-2

Intarsia - worked from different balls of yarn. Work to the place of color change, drop the old color, pick up the new color from under the old color and work to the next color change.

The selvedge/edge stitches are worked as follows: slip the first stitch knitwise and purl the last one.

Scarf

The scarf is worked back-and-forth from short to short edges. Intarsia is used for creating color borders on the long edges of the scarf. You’ll need 1 ball of color A and 2 balls of color B.

Cast on 36 sts with yarn B.

Work 4 rows in garter stitch.

From row 5 work with 3 balls of yarn: 2 of color B and 1 of color A.

Row 5 (RS): with yarn B sl1, k4, with color A k 28, with color B (from the second ball) k4, p1.

Row 6 (WS): with yarn B sl1, k4, with color A *k2, p2*, repeat 12 times, k2, with color B (from the second ball) k4, p1.

Rows 7, 9, 11, 13 like row 5

Rows 8, 10, 12, 14 like row 6

Row 15 with yarn B: sl 1, k 30 from the first ball of yarn B, drop the yarn from the first ball, pick up the yarn from the second ball of yarn B from under the first ball and k4, p1.

Row 16 yarn B: sl1, k4 from the second ball of yarn B, drop the yarn from this ball, pick up the yarn from the first ball of yarn B and k30, p1.

Repeat rows 5-16 thirty times or until desired length.

End with 4 rows of garter stitch worked in yarn B.

Finishing

Weave in yarn ends. Block the scarf.