The previous pattern went more into detail about double knitting, it was too much detail. So I'm sharing this more simpler version of the pattern. If you haven't tried double knitting before Amy on Knitting help has a video.
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This are the directions I followed for my scarves. The WV scarf is missing the bottom borders.
Yarn for Red/Black combo:
Plymouth Galaway Worsted - 2skeins of each color
Yarn for Navy/Gold combo:
Patons Classic Merino Wool-2skeins of each color
CO 25 sts with both yarns with size 6 US needle
Work 3 rows of Garter to give it a bottom border
Begin the Double knitting keeping the 3 edge sts on both sides in garter
Work 13 Rows and then begin a stripe
Work the stripe for 6 Rows
Work 4 Rows before starting chart
Work Chart as usual (bottom to top of chart)
Work 4 Rows before starting stripe
Work stripe for 6 rows
Continue in the double knitting till the scarf is almost the length you want
Work stripe for 6 rows
Work 4 rows
Work chart in the opposite manner (top to bottom)
Work 4 Rows
Work stripe for 6 rows
Work 13 Rows evenly
Work 3 rows in garter
Bind off
Weave in ends, block, and enjoy
My Tips for double knitting:
I usually do color work with both hands, but foud it easier to carry both in my left and work the norweigan purl
While working the Norweigan purl remember to go under both yarns
For most charts it will be mirror imaged (unless it is a snowflake, heart, etc) to make the chart work on both sides you gotta remember that one row of the chart is really 2 and keep in mind how the other side should look.
This meant carrying my yarns, I found it worked better if I catched my floats.
Pattern is meant for gifts or charities. Please do not make a profit off my scarf pattern. : )
Thank you
4 comments:
Bravo - what a nice pattern !
Thank you Jackie...I put it up on Ravelry yesterday : )
Thanks for the pattern! You said that a previous pattern had "too much detail" about double knitting. I'd like to see that pattern, but I can't find it. I need to learn more about double knitting. Can you help me find it?
Thanks! MeezieMom
MeezieMom if you would like to e-mail me or drop me a PM on ravelry I can e-mail you the original I had posted. It does have more info on it : )
dustina.cameron at gmail dot com
Thank you so much for the interest in the pattern! : )
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