by Robyn Diliberto for Make One

Design Features:

A quick and easy project – this lovely little

scarf is knit in fisherman’s rib and finished
with a knitted flower and button.

Size:
One size fits most.

Yarn required:
150 yards fingering weight yarn*

*Yarn used is labelled 26sts/4” (sport

weight), but it seemed as fine as any sock
yarn.

Blocked Gauge:
26 sts/32 rows = 4” (10cm)
in Fisherman’s Rib stitch pattern

Needles:
Size 5 U.S. (3.75 mm) needles
(set of 5 double pointed
or two circulars)
or size needed to obtain gauge.

Other Supplies:
Size F (3.75 mm) crochet hook
Waste yarn
Tapestry Needle

Skill Level:
Advanced Beginner/Intermediate

Yarn Used for sample:

Swiss Mountain Silk
by Hand Maiden
65% cashmere/35% silk
180 m/50 g
Color: Rose
Scarf Queen’s Ball Button
With Size 5 U.S. needles (straight or circular – knitter’s With Size 5 U.S. double pointed or straight needles,
choice) cast on 27 stitches. cast on 8 stitches.
Row 1: Knit in front and back of each stitch;
*Fisherman’s Rib Stitch pattern 16 stitches.
(instructions include a two stitch selvage at each edge): Row 2: *purl 1, knit 1;
Row 1: Slip 1 purlwise, purl 1, knit 23, purl 1, knit 1. repeat from * to end of row.
Row 2: Slip 1 purlwise, knit 1, Row 3: *knit 1, purl 1;
*purl 1, knit next stitch in the row below repeat from * to end of row.
[insert right hand needle into the center of the Row 4, 6, 8, 10: Repeat Row 2.
stitch one row below next stitch on left hand Row 5, 7, 9: Repeat Row 3.
needle, knit this stitch slipping the stitch above Row 11: Knit two together 8 times.
off the needle at the same time]; Cut yarn leaving a 36” tail, thread tail through a
repeat from * until 3 stitches remain, tapestry needle, thread needle through the 8 stitches
end purl 1, knit 2. and pull up to gather.
Row 3: Slip 1 purlwise, purl 1,
*knit next stitch in the row below, purl 1; Sew side seam.
repeat from * until 3 stitches remain,
end knit 1 below, purl 1, knit 1. Stuff with yarn or fiberfill, not too firmly
(button must be able to fit through center of flower).
Repeat Rows 2 and 3 until piece measures
approximately 13.5-14.5” ending with Row 3. With tapestry needle thread tail through cast on
(should just fit around the base of the neck). stitches, pull to gather up, secure tail. Set aside.

Next Row: Slip 1 purlwise, knit to end. Finishing

With a Size F crochet hook, single crochet in each stitch
Cut yarn leaving a 36” tail for finishing, thread tail along both long edges of scarf to stabilize.
through a tapestry needle, thread needle through 27
stitches and pull up to gather until edge forms a small Attach (sew) Ball Button to center of small circle.
circle, thread needle through the stitches again and
secure. At opposite end (cast on edge) of scarf, thread cast on
tail through a tapestry needle.
This is a good point to stop and block the scarf Thread tapestry needle through cast on stitches, pull up
– this will allow checking the length before finishing. tail until edge measures half of the circumference
The scarf will relax and lengthen some when blocked, needed for center of flower (buttonhole) [approx. 1”]
After blocking it should fit comfortably around the base forming a half circle, secure tail.
of the neck, measuring approximately 15-16”.
With a Size F crochet hook, single crochet the half circle
* Some knitters don’t like to work a long length of edge of scarf to half of center of flower (buttonhole)
ribbing – in that case note that the stitch pattern may circumference to join the two pieces together
be worked as follows with nearly identical results: (or stitch together with a length of yarn and tapestry
Row 2: Slip 1 purlwise, knit 1, *knit 1, knit 1 below; needle using an overcast stitch).
repeat from * until 3 stitches remain, knit 3.
Row 3: Slip 1 purlwise, knit 1, *knit 1 below, knit 1; Weave in ends and block gently.
repeat from * until 3 stitches remain, knit 1 below, knit 2. If flower looks flat try a shot of steam with an iron –
keep the iron at least 6” away from the scarf/flower
Flower
With Size 5 U.S. (3.75 mm) double pointed needles
(or two circular needles) Resources:
cast on 9 stitches, join and knit one round. Fisherman’s Rib
A Treasury of Knitting Patterns by Barbara G. Walker,
Round 2: Knit in front, back and front again of
Page 44, ISBN: 0-942018-16-8.
each stitch – 27 stitches.
Round 3: Knit. Queen’s Ball
Round 4: Knit in front, back and front again of Knitting Over the Edge by Nicky Epstein
each stitch – 81 stitches. Page 160, ISBN: 1-931543-75-5
Round 5: Knit.
Round 6: Knit in front, back, and front again of This pattern is copyrighted and may not be
each stitch – 243 sts. reproduced without written permission.
© Robyn Diliberto;
Rounds 7, 8, 9: Knit.
All Rights Reserved; 06/10/2008
Bind off loosely purlwise. Ravelry ID: MakeOne
Cut yarn leaving a 36” tail for finishing. Blog: http://makeone.blogdrive.com/
Set aside.

Revised August 27, 2008 Page 2 of 2