Bella Lana: Beautiful Yarn

This scarf knits up fast in a very simple ribby-lacy pattern.  I knit it in bright red Debbie Bliss Como, but it would also be great in Blue Sky Alpacas Bulky or Cascade Lana Grande.  I made it very long and added a six inch fringe.  The pattern follows.

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Bella Lana Speedo Scarf

Finished Size:

6” wide by 68” long plus optional 6” fringe at each end

Materials:

• Debbie Bliss Como (4 balls)
• Size 15 needles

Abbreviations:

CO:                Cast on
K:                   Knit
K2tog:           Knit 2 stitches together
YO:                 Yarn over

Directions:

Cast on 13 stitches.

Pattern Row: K1, YO, K2tog

Repeat this row to desired length.  Bind off.

Add fringe if desired.  For 6” fringe wrap yarn around 8” piece of cardboard 4 times and cut.  Use crochet hook to secure to end of scarf.  Cut end of fringe – this creates an 8-strand fringe about 6” long.  Make 6 for each end of scarf.

This scarf is knit in a wonderful yarn – Misti Alpaca Chunky.  It’s about 48″ long by 4″ wide, so it’s not a huge scarf and it knits up fast.  It is, however, exceptionally soft and warm and it’s appropriate for both men and women.  It’s shown here in a lighter gray, but it would look great in a brighter color or a multi.

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Here’s the pattern:

Bella Lana Reversible Cable Scarf

Finished Size:

4” wide by 50” long

Materials:

• Misti Alpaca Chunky (2 skeins)
• Size 11 Needles
• Cable Needle

Directions:

Cast on 32 stitches.

Rows 1 to 8: K2 P2 to end

Row 9:  Slip first 8 stitches to cable needle, hold in front, K2 P2 eight stitches from the left needle, K2 P2 eight stitches from cable needle, K2 P2 to end of row.

Rows 10 to 17:  K2 P2 to end

Row 18: Slip first 8 stitches to cable needle, hold in back, K2 P2 eight stitches from the left needle, K2 P2 eight stitches from cable needle, K2 P2 to end of row.

Repeat these 18 rows to desired length.  Bind off in rib.

Note:  For a more refined edge, slip the first stitch of each row knitwise.  Do not slip on cable rows.