Right now my go-to
‘automatic’ knit is this scarf, knit in Trendsetter Yarn’s Dolcino. It’s small enough to carry around in a
purse, and the pattern, mostly garter stitch, is simple enough that I can knit
it while talking on the phone, playing tiles with my family, or going to the
movies. Yes indeed, I brought this
project to a movie theater and knit the whole movie through (Moonrise
Kingdom—great, but definitely quirky!).
The pattern is extremely straightforward: Cast on as many stitches as you want. Then, after 4 rows of garter stitch, the drop stitch is created by working two yarn overs between each stitch, and dropping them off of the needle on the next row. Ta-da! Simply repeat until your scarf is the desired length. A stitch counter is handy for this pattern, but that’s really all you need. I decided to omit the pattern’s fringe to keep the look a little more modern, but adding it in a contrasting color would be a fun statement!
This pretty lilac
yarn was my first exposure to ribbon yarn, and I’m pleased with how the drop
stitch pattern shows it off. Initially, I found it hard to keep from knitting into the
middle of the yarn, but with practice I grew quite comfortable with the
material.
The yarn is 75% Acrylic
Myolis and 25% Polyamide, but it’s breezy enough to make this a summer scarf. I
have enough yarn for two (smallish) scarves, and I’ve already finished one of
them. I’m making the second one
slightly skinnier, as per the request of my Aunt, its intended recipient. The first scarf is still looking for a
home—let me know if you’re interested!
Click here to find the (free!) pattern
on Ravelry
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