Knitted Flit and Float Scarf
The Knitted Flit and Float Scarf is a delightful accessory that adds a touch of cozy charm to any outfit! Its delicate pattern creates a lovely flitting and floating effect, making you feel light and stylish at the same time. Whether you're braving a chilly day or simply want to add a pop of color to your look, this scarf is a perfect choice. With its soft texture and eye-catching design, you'll be sure to turn heads and receive compliments wherever you go. Wrap yourself in comfort and style with the Knitted Flit and Float Scarf - it's like a warm hug for your fashion sense!
SIZE
One
FINISHED MEASUREMENTS
Width: approx. 8 inches at widest point (not including ruffles)
Length: 56.75 inches
MATERIALS
spacer Misti Alpaca [100% Baby Alpaca; 437yd/400m per 50g skein]; color: #4050 Lavender; 1 skein
Recommended needle size:
spacer 1 set US #4/3.5mm straight needles
spacer 1 set US #6/4mm straight needles (used only for CO)
[always use a needle size that gives you the gauge listed below -- every knitter's gauge is unique]
spacer Yarn needle
spacer Waste yarn, or cable from interchangeable needle set (see Pattern Notes re. Open Cast On)
GAUGE
30 sts/32 rows = 4 inches in stockinette st, after blocking
PATTERN NOTES
Note: Instead of waste yarn, I used the cable from an interchangeable needle set. This makes it easy to work the second half of the scarf without needing to remove waste yarn from the CO edge.
DIRECTIONS
Using larger needles and Open Cast On method, CO 47 sts.
Switch to smaller needles and work first ruffle.
First Ruffle:
Row 1 [RS]: K all sts.
Row 2 [WS]: K7, [p1, k7] to end.
Row 3 [RS]: P7, [k1, p7] to end.
Row 4 [WS]: Work as for Row 2.
Row 5 [RS]: P7, [yo, k1, yo, p7] to end. 57 sts.
Row 6 [WS]: K7, [p2, p1 tbl, k7] to end.
Row 7 [RS]: P7, [yo, k3, yo, p7] to end. 67 sts.
Row 8 [WS]: K7, [p4, p1 tbl, k7] to end.
Row 9 [RS]: P7, [yo, k5, yo, p7] to end. 77 sts.
Row 10 [WS] : K7, [p6, p1 tbl, k7] to end.
Row 11 [RS]: P7, [yo, k7, yo, p7] to end. 87 sts.
Row 12 [WS]: K7, [p8, p1 tbl, k7] to end.
Row 13 [RS]: P7, [yo, k9, yo, p7] to end. 97 sts.
Row 14 [WS]: K7, [p10, p1 tbl, k7] to end.
Row 15 [RS]: P7, [yo, k11, yo, p7] to end. 107 sts.
Row 16 [WS]: K7, [p12, p1 tbl, k7] to end.
Row 17 [RS]: P7, [yo, k13, yo, p7] to end. 117 sts.
Row 18 [WS]: K7, [p14, p1 tbl, k7] to end.
Row 19 [RS]: P7, [yo, k15, yo, p7] to end. 127 sts.
Row 20 [WS]: K7, [p16, p1 tbl, k7] to end.
Row 21 [RS]: P7, [yo, k17, yo, p7] to end. 137 sts.
Row 22 [WS]: K7, [p18, p1 tbl, k7] to end.
Row 23 [RS]: P7, [yo, k19, yo, p7] to end. 147 sts.
Row 24 [WS]: K7, [p20, p1 tbl, k7] to end.
BO all sts using Picot Bind Off method, as follows:
BO 2 sts in pattern [When binding off in pattern, if the next st on the needle is a knit st, purl it; if it is a purl st, knit it.]; slip st remaining on right needle to left needle.
*Using Cable Cast On method, CO 2 sts; BO 4 sts (including sts just cast on).
Slip st remaining on right needle to left needle.
Using Cable Cast On method, CO 3 sts; BO 5 sts (including sts just cast on).
Repeat from * until 1 st remains. Break yarn and draw through last st.
Scarf:
Carefully remove waste yarn from CO edge and place resulting live sts on needle. Join yarn with RS facing. When working first row, increase 1 st, so that there are 48 sts in total.
Work Rows 1-8 of Chart A six times, then work Rows 9-18 once.
Work Rows 1-42 of Chart B.
Work Rows 1-36 of Chart C.
Work Rows 1-88 of Chart D.
Note: If you wish to lengthen scarf, work more rows of stockinette st between Rows 34 and 54 of Chart D.
Work Rows 1-36 of Chart C.
Work Rows 1-42 of Chart E.
Work Rows 1-10 of Chart F once, then work Rows 11-18 six times.
Second Ruffle:
K 1 row (a RS row), decreasing 1 st, so that there are 47 sts in total.
Beginning with Row 2, work as for First Ruffle.
FINISHING
Weave in ends.
Wet block scarf (see linked articles in Pattern Notes, above). For scarf shown, ruffles were supported using small wads of plastic wrap during blocking, to help maintain shape. Allow to dry completely.