Wavy Feathers Qiviut Scarf
by
Caryll McConnell / Caryll Designs
This simple lacy scarf uses a variation of traditional Shetland Isles Feather and Fan or Old Shale patterning that Barbara Walker calls “Japanese Feathers”. The banded rows of predominantly knit stitches separating the lace patterned rows keeps the bottom edges from “fanning” as is the usual custom, while the lace sections lean first in one direction then the other creating beautiful edge waves.
If you've received this pattern previously, a customer discovered an error. it is worked on 36 stitches, not 37 as previously stated. I apologize for the confusion.
Yarn: 1 oz MOCO Yarns 100% Qiviut or 45/45/10 Qiviut/Merino/Silk Fingering weight, 220yds.
Needles: US 6 (4mm) circular or straight
Gauge: Approximately 20 stitches to 4 inches (10cm) in stockinet as knit not blocked.
Dimensions: 6” wide and 45” long (7.5” width between two edge points).
Abbreviations:
k =
knit stitch or number of stitches
p = purl stitch or number of stitches
ssk = slip one knit-wise, twice, knit both slipped stitches together
yo = yarn over needle
k2tog = knit 2 stitches together
sl1k = slip 1 knit-wise
sl1p = slip 1 purl-wise
Feathers Pattern:
a multiple of 11 stitches and 28 rows
Row 1 and all odd rows: sl1p, k1, *p10, k1; repeat from * around, end p1.
Rows 2 and 4: sl1k, p1, *k10, p1; repeat from * around, end k1.
Rows 6, 10, and 14: sl1k, p1, *k1, (yo, k1) 3 times, (ssk) 3 times, p1; repeat
from * around, end k1.
Rows 8 and 12: sl1k, p1, *k1, (k1, yo) 3 times, (ssk) 3 times, p1; repeat from *
around, end k1.
Rows 16 and 18: Repeat rows 2 and 4.
Rows 20, 24, and 28: sl1k, p1, *(k2tog) 3 times, (k1, yo) 3 times, k1, p1;
repeat from * around, end k1.
Rows 22 and 26: sl1k, p1, *(k2tog) 3 times, (yo, k1) 3 times, k1, p1; repeat
from * around, end k1.
Knitting:
Using Long Tail Cast On 36 stitches.
Knit 6 rows Garter Stitch, knitting every row.
Begin Feathers Pattern on row 1. Be sure to slip the first stitch of each row purl-wise with yarn in front on the wrong side (odd rows) and knit-wise on the right side (even rows). You should have enough yarn to work 9 ½ repeats of the pattern, ending with row 19. This can vary I ended up with perhaps 10 yards of yarn remaining so if it looks as though you won’t have enough to finish the final 19 pattern rows, end after the first 5 patterns rows. A digital scale can be helpful, you’ll need 0.07 oz of qiviut yarn to finish the final 19 rows and garter stitch border. You may even have enough to finish the 10th full pattern repeat plus the first 5 pattern rows since we all knit a little differently and scarf sizing isn’t critical.
Knit 6 rows Garter Stitch, knitting every row without slipping the first stitch.
Bind off loosely.
Gently hand wash in warm water using shampoo or very mild soap. Rinse and remove excess water. Block and pin the wavy edges on a flat surface such as a mattress or blocking board. I use 2 pins for each predominantly stockinet wavy section on the edges. Air dry.
Enjoy!
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©2006 Caryll A McConnell / Caryll Designs, this pattern is free to use and enjoy as long as this copyright info remains intact.
