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The Bella Lana Speedo Scarf

March 12th, 2010

The Bella Lana Speedo Scarf

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.

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