Saturday, July 16, 2011

Here's a nice easy scarf in Lover's/Solomon's Knot crochet

Love Knot Scarf

Yarn: Enough DK yarn of your choice as is required to make a scarf as long as you like. 40 grams of DK weight yarn
Hook: 4mm
Skill: Intermediate
Special Stitches: Solomon’s Knot – SK

Both the Edge Solomon’s Knot (ESK) and Main Solomon’s Knot (MSK) stitches are formed
in the same way, the difference between them is that the MSK is about 1.5 times the length of
the ESK.

This is a perfect project if you’re new to the Solomon’s
Knot stitch or Love Knot Stitch. There are no increases
or decreases and once you have mastered the stitch it
grows quickly as it is so airy.
This version of the scarf measures approximately 13 cm
(5 inches) wide and 170 cm (67 inches) long. However,
due to the 2-way stretch of the finished fabric is it
difficult to measure accurately.
The overall size of the scarf can be adjusted easily by
adding more stitches to the initial base chain and
increasing or decreasing the length.
1. Start with a loop
on the hook as you
would for any other
stitch. Lengthen the
loop as required.
2. Yarn over and
draw through loop
on hook, keeping the
single back thread of
the original long loop
separate from the 2
front threads.
3. Insert the hook
under the single
back thread, yarn
over and draw
through 1 loop.
4. Yarn over and
draw through both
loops on hook.
Love Knot Scarf
Important notes about gauge and size:
For this project gauge is not important, nor is width or length of the final scarf. What is important
is that each SK is the same size as the last. Consistency is the key.
In order to ensure that each ESK is the same size I lengthen the loop on the hook, remove the
hook and insert my index finger, tighten the loop again so it is a snug but not a tight fit around
my finger, remove my finger and reinsert the hook and continue with the stitch. It may sound a
little fiddly but I have found that this is the most reliable way to ensure all stitches end up the
same size.
In the case of an MSK I use my thumb. You could use whatever implement you like to maintain
the size of your loops such as a large knitting needle or even a pen but I would recommend
something with a point if you choose not to use your fingers and thumbs. Just remember that
whatever you use should produce a MSK that is about 1.5 times as long as the ESK.
Abbreviations:
ch Chain
sc Single Crochet
ESK Edge Solomon’s Knot
MSK Main Solomon’s Knot
Scarf:
Row 1 Ch 2, sc into 2nd ch from hook, 10 ESK (or any multiple of 2 ESK to reach desired
width), turn.
Row 2 1 MSK, sc into sc between 3rd and 4th loop from hook, * 2 MSK, skip 2 ESK loops,
sc into next sc, repeat from * to end, turn.
Row 3 2 ESK, 1 MSK, sc into sc between 4th and 5th loop from hook, * 2 MSK, skip 2
MSK loops, sc into next sc, repeat from * to end, turn.
Repeat Row 3 until you reach required length.
Final Row 2 ESK, sc into sc between 3rd and 4th loop from hook, * 2 ESK, skip 2 MSK loops,
sc into next sc, repeat from * to end. Fasten off yarn.
Lovvee Knott Sccaarrff
Chain
Single Crochet
ESK
MSK
***Note: this is not Shanti's pattern. I downloaded it from the web and there is no credits for it, but it was a free pattern. If you know the source, please let me know so I may credit it properly.

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