Tuesday, June 14, 2011

FREE STASH BUSTER PATTERN!

Here's the Stash Buster Scarf! The woven-looking fabric this stitch creates lends itself to scarves, afghans, kimonos, shawls--whatever!! The best part is that is uses up all your stash. It's fun watching the colors meld into a tapestry. Addicting! MATERIALS--About 350 yards of various worsted weight yarns
Size 11 needles
Note: Pattern works best when you begin and end with a wool blend so that you can block edges to keep scarf from rolling.
CO 220 sts. Work in 4 row pattern, changing yarns every row until work measures 8 inches from bottom. Bind off Knitwise on Row 4. Fringe as desired.

WEAVE PATTERN
Row 1: *Knit 1, YIF, Slip 1, YIB, Knit 1, repeat from * to end of row
Row 2: Purl all stitches
Row 3: *Knit 2, YIF, Slip 1, YIB, Knit 1, repeat from * to end of row
Row 4: Purl all stitches

The more you mix up the colors the more interest it has. Try variegated yarns mixed with solids, combine textures and toss in some novelties--have fun!