Knitted Dewdrop Scarf
The Knitted Dewdrop Scarf is a delicate and charming accessory! With its soft, lightweight yarn and intricate knit pattern, this scarf is perfect for adding a touch of whimsy to any outfit. The dewdrop-inspired design features small, delicate drops of yarn that create a sense of movement and flow, making it a beautiful and unique addition to any winter wardrobe.
Knitting Needle Size11 or 8 mm
Yarn Weight(5) Bulky/Chunky (12-15 stitches for 4 inches)
Gauge1 stitches, 2 rows, 3 inches. stockinette stitch
Scarf Measurements: 6½” wide x 59” long [17 cm x 150 cm]
Materials:
- RED HEART® Medley™: 2 balls 920 Sandy (RED HEART® Medley™ Art. E824 available in 4 oz (113 g), 99 yd (90m) ball)
- Susan Bates® Knitting Needles: 8.0mm [US 11]
- Yarn needle
GAUGE: 12 sts = 4” [10 cm]; 16 rows = 4” [10 cm] in Dewdrop Stitch pattern. CHECK YOUR GAUGE. Use any size needle to obtain the gauge.
Abbreviations:
cm = centimeters
K = knit
mm = millimeters
st(s) = stitch(es)
psso = pass slipped stitch over
P = purl
ssk = slip, slip, knit
st(s) = stitch(es)
yo = yarn over needle
*= repeat whatever follows the * as indicated
Special Stitches:
PSSO = Pass the slipped stitch over.
YO = Yarn over needle.
Sl1-K2tog-PSSO = Slip next stitch purlwise, knit two together, pass the slipped stitch over the two knit together.
SSK = Slip, Slip, Knit - slip next 2 sts knitwise, then knit together
DEWDROP STITCH PATTERN (multiple of 6 +1):
Rows 1 and 3 (Wrong Side): K2 *P3, K3*, end with P3, K2
Row 2 (Right Side): P2 *K3, P3*, end with K3, P2
Row 4: K2 *YO, Sl 1-K2tog-PSSO, YO, K3*, end with YO, Sl 1-K2tog-PSSO, YO, K2
Rows 5 and 7: P2 *K3, P3*, end with K3, P2
Row 6: K2 *P3, K3*, end with P3, K2
Row 8: K2tog *YO, K3, YO, Sl 1-K2tog-PSSO*, end with YO, K3, YO, SSK
Repeat Rows 1-8 for Dewdrop Stitch pattern
Note: Right and Wrong sides are specified in Dewdrop Stitch pattern. However, the pattern is textural, equally attractive on both sides and can be worn with Right or Wrong side showing.
SCARF:
Cast on 21 sts.
Knit 2 rows.
Set up pattern and border on next row. First and last stitch is worked in Garter st for edge/border, center 19 sts are worked in Dewdrop Stitch pattern.
Row 1 (Wrong Side): K1, K2 *P3, K3*, end with P3, K2, K1.
Next Rows: Continue working in Dewdrop Stitch pattern on center 19 sts and Garter st edge/border until scarf measures 58½” [149 cm] from cast on edge.
Next Rows: Knit 2 rows.
Next Row: Bind off all sts knitwise.
FINISHING
With yarn needle, weave in ends.
Lightly block into shape