Manly Scarf #7: Hunter Blue

Hot off the presses!

As with the other patterns in this series, you can find the downloadable pattern pdf on the PurpleSage Designs website.

This is a 2-faced scarf! Quite nice, I think in that it presents a subtle as well as a slightly more dramatic side.

The stitch pattern is a 2-row repeat so easy-peasy to remember so it makes it a really quick knit!

Yarn: Worsted Weight; approx. 250 yds [230m]
Needles: 4.5mm [US7]
Width: 5.5 inches [ 14cm]
Length: 48 inches [120cm]

Directions:

Cast on 37 stitches.

Stitch Pattern: Hunter’s Stitch, The Harmony Guides440 more Knitting Stitches Volume 3 (1998)

Row 1 {RS}: P4, *(kbl, p1) 3 times, kbl, p4; repeat from * to end of row
Row 2: K4, *p1, (kbl, p1) 3 times, k4; repeat from * to end of row

Repeat these 2 rows 137 more times or until scarf measures 48” [120cm].

Bind off in pattern and weave in ends.

Definitions:
K(k): knit
P(p): purl
kbl: knit through back of loop

Enjoy!

Manly Scarf #6: Harris Tweed

Here you go my lovelies! Manly Scarf pattern #6 is here!!

The Pattern
I really like this one — the pattern is totally reversible so your scarf looks exactly the same on the front as on the back.

Stitch Pattern: Harris Tweed Ribbing from The Harmony Guides 440 more Knitting Stitches Volume 3 (1998)

Yarn: Chunky Weight; approx. 170 yds [157m]
Needles: 6mm [US 10]
Finished Width: 6 inches [ 15 cm]
Length: 48 inches [120 cm]

Cast on 22 stitches

Row 1 {RS}: k2, *p2, k2; repeat from * to end of row
Row 2: p2, *k2, p2; repeat from * to end of row
Row 3: k
Row 4: p
Row 5: repeat Row 1
Row 6: repeat Row 2
Row 7: p
Row 8: k

Repeat these 8 rows.

Bind off and weave in ends.

You can also download a pdf of this pattern from the PurpleSage website.

The pattern for Manly Scarf #5 is now on the website as well.

Manly Scarf #5: Fence Rows Scarf

This week’s contribution to the free scarf serial!

Fence Rows Scarf
This one is a twelve row repeat, but the stitch pattern, again, is not complicated, so it will make a nice “travelling piece”.

Speaking of that, how many knitting needles have you lost in the car? I have one cable needle I’m sure will never again see the light of day. It fell into the spot between the parking brake handle and its cover — I wasn’t going after it! It doesn’t seem to have caused any problems “in there”

Anyway, on to today’s pattern. It is a modification of the Textured Stripe, The Harmony GuidesHarmony Guides: Knit & Purl, p226 (2007)

I opted for a finer yarn for this one. It would also look very nice in a worsted weight — the final dimensions and yardage required, of course, would change

Yarn: Baby/Sport Weight; approx. 250 yds [230m]
Needles: 3.25mm [US3]
Finished Width: 4 inches [ 10cm]
Length: 50 inches [127cm]

Cast on 30 stitches.

Row 1 {RS}: k1, *p1, k2; repeat from * to last 2 sts, p1, k1
Row 2: p1, *k1, p2; repeat from * to last 2 sts, k1, p1
Row 3: repeat Row 1
Row 4: repeat Row 2
Row 5: *p2, k1; repeat from * to end of row
Row 6: *p1, k2; repeat from * to end of row
Row 7: repeat Row 5
Row 8: repeat Row 6
Row 9: knit
Row 10: purl
Row 11: knit
Row 12: purl

Repeat these 12 rows 35 times (for a total of 36)

(If you want to make the scarf longer, work additional repeats of R 1 – 12 now.)

Work Rows 1 – 8 once more.

Bind off in pattern.

Weave in ends, block (if required) and present it to the love of your life!

Enjoy.

I will put this on the PurpleSage Designs website (see link at right), but it may not happen for a week or two.

Feb 4/09: The pdf is now on the PurpleSage Designs website.

Manly Scarf #4: Corn Rows

Not that I’m trying to limit the uses for this scarf )

This is a wonderfully textured scarf in 3 versions; notice how the Garter Stitch and Reverse Stocking Stitch versions “pop” the Twisted Rib stitches, while the Stockinette version is more subtle and subdued.

Instructions are given for 3 lengths: 48”, 60” and 72” [122, 152, 183cm].

Yarn: Worsted Weight; approx. 280(350,420) yds [260(320,390) m]
Needles: 5mm [US 8]
Finished Width: 7 inches [ 18cm]

Stitch Pattern- a variation of: Garter Stitch Twisted Rib, The Harmony Guides450 Knitting Stitches Volume 2 (2004)

Directions:

Cast on 36 stitches. Now choose which version you wish to knit.
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Garter Stitch Version
Row 1 {RS}: k1, p1, k1, *C2B, k2; repeat from * to last 5 sts; C2B, k1, p1, k1
Row 2: k1, p1, k1, *yf, C2P, yb, k2; repeat from * to last 5, yf, C2P, yb, k1, p1, k1

For:
48” [122cm] scarf: repeat Row 1 & 2 131 times
60” [152cm] scarf: repeat Row 1 & 2 164 times
72” [183cm] scarf: repeat Row 1 & 2 197 times

Bind off in pattern {see note at end} and weave in ends.

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Stockinette Stitch Version Row 1 {RS}: k1, p1, k1, *C2B, k2; repeat from * to last 5 sts; C2B, k1, p1, k1
Row 2: k1, p1, k1, *yf, C2P, yb, p2; repeat from * to last 5, yf, C2P, yb, k1, p1, k1

For:
48” [122cm] scarf: repeat Row 1 & 2 131 times
60” [152cm] scarf: repeat Row 1 & 2 164 times
72” [183cm] scarf: repeat Row 1 & 2 197 times

Bind off in pattern {see note at end} and weave in ends.

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Reverse Stockinette Stitch Version

Row 1 {RS}: k1, p1, k1, *C2B, p2; repeat from * to last 5 sts; C2B, k1, p1, k1
Row 2: k1, p1, k1, *yf, C2P, yb, k2; repeat from * to last 5, yf, C2P, yb, k1, p1, k1

For:
48” [122cm] scarf: repeat Row 1 & 2 131 times
60” [152cm] scarf: repeat Row 1 & 2 164 times
72” [183cm] scarf: repeat Row 1 & 2 197 times

Bind off in pattern {see note at end} and weave in ends.
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Definitions:
C2B: knit into the back of the 2nd stitch on left-hand needle, then knit into the 1st stitch on the left-hand needle; slip both of the stitches that have been knit from the Left needle.

C2P: purl into the front of the 2nd stitch on the left-hand needle, purl into the 1st stitch on the left-hand needle; slip both of the stitches that have been purled from the Left needle.
Binding off in Pattern:
When casting off the C2B stitches:

• knit into the back of the 2nd stitch on the left-hand needle
• bind off this stitch but leave the original stitch on the left-hand needle for now
• knit the first stitch on the left-hand needle
• bind off that stitch and slide the remaining loop of the previously bound-off stitch off the left-hand needle too.

Enjoy!
This pattern is also available as a free pdf download from the PurpleSage Designs website; just click on Men’s Patterns or scroll down the page to that section and click on the pattern of your choice.

Please note: This pattern, like all content on this blog and the website, is protected by copyright law. Please feel free to link back to this page if you’d like to share the pattern with others.

Manly Scarf 3: Night on the Town

Well, so far I’ve been managing 1 free pattern a week — we’ll see if this keeps up

The Yarn
The yarn used in the sample is a soy/acrylic blend from Bernat; it has a slight sheen to it – very lovely to look at and to work with (eeew – don’t like ending a sentence with a preposition – who knew grammar teachers would haunt you the rest of your life!?).

Knitting this in white in a shiny silk or bamboo would make a beautiful tuxedo accessory.

No Gauge
I don’t provide gauges for these patterns because — well, it’s a scarf! Also, you can really use any yarn you wish, gauge really isn’t important in this case.

Details
Finished Width: 8″ [20cm]
Yarn: Worsted weight; 340 yds [315m]
Needles: 4.5mm [US 7] needles
Finished Length: 48″ [1.2m]

The Edges
The instructions include a 2 stitch moss stitch edging (k1,p1). This creates a non-curling edge for the scarf.

If you like the edge of the scarf to curl then omit the 2 edge stitches on either side in the instructions. The curl uses approximately ½ of a pattern repeat. (Curled edges shown from front and back)

Night on the Town Scarf
Directions
Cast on 40 stitches.

Work 74 repeats (296 rows total) of the pattern sequence below.

Note: when working the lifted increase (procedure written out below) be sure to complete the entire procedure i.e lift loop,slip loop onto left needle, knit lifted loop, knit next stitch, so that your stitch count won’t be off.

Pattern Sequence:
Stitch Pattern based on: Herringbone, The Harmony Guides 450 more Knitting Stitches Volume 2 (2004)

Row 1: {WS}p1, k1, purl to last st, k1
Row 2: k1, p1, *k2tog, k2, Linc^, k2; repeat from * to last 3 sts, k2, p1
Row 3: repeat Row 1
Row 4: k1, p1, k3, Linc, k2, k2tog *k2, Linc, k2 k2tog; repeat from * to last 2 sts; k1, p1

Finishing: Bind off and weave in ends. Block.

The bottom edge will have a very slight wave.

Terms:
k = knit
k2tog=knit 2 stitches together
p=purl

^Linc=Lifted Increase

1. Insert the right hand needle tip into the right leg of the stitch below the next stitch on the left-hand needle
2. Lift this loop onto the left hand needle without twisting it
3. Knit this picked up loop
4. Knit the stitch above the lifted loop on the left-hand needle

This makes an invisible increase.

Here’s a little sequence to keep all the steps in their proper place:
Lift, Slip, Knit, Knit

Want a leaflet?
I do have these free patterns available in leaflet format. The copyright is as follows:
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(c)2009 South Mountain ~ Naturally

This pattern is for individual use. It may be mechanically reproduced (i.e. printed or photocopied) for non-profit, charity or teaching purposes. All identification and copyright information must remain on the copy. It may not be posted electronically nor shared electronically. If you wish to share in this manner, please link to the pattern on [this blog]. You may sell items hand knit from this pattern – no limits.

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So, if you are interested in receiving a pdf version of this pattern, just visit the PurpleSage Designs website. The pdf’s for the free patterns are at the bottom of the webpage.

Enjoy!

Oh, and when you make your scarf, send me the link if you publish a blog or send me a picture and I’ll gladly post if for you.

Manly Scarf 2: Woolly Mammoth

Woolly Mammoth Stitch: Basket Rib 1 from The Harmony Guides 450 Knitting Stitches Volume 2, p33

This is an interesting pattern: look at it sideways and the purl ridges are very obvious; look at it from bottom to top and the slip-knit columns are very prominent.

Pattern Sequence:
Row 1: {RS}knit
Row 2: purl
Row 3: k1, *slip 1 purlwise keeping yarn at back of work, k1; repeat from * to end of row
Row 4: k1, *bring yarn to front of work, slip 1 purlwise, bring yarn to back of work, k1; repeat from * to end of row

2 Choices
I made 2 samples:
1) (shown on left) using size 7.5mm [not a real equivalent but US11 is close]

and

2) (shown on right) using 5mm [US8]

Scarf #1 — the wider, more loosely knit scarf:

Materials:
Chunky weight yarn and 7.5mm [US 11] needles.

Width:
10″ [25cm]

Length:
For a comfortable fit, the scarf should be a minimum of about 48″ [1.2m] long; that size should require around 360 yards [330m] of yarn.

Cast on 41 stitches.
Work a total of 72 repeats of the above pattern sequence (a total of 288 rows).
Bind off and weave in ends.

Scarf #2 — the skinnier, more firmly knit scarf:

Materials:
I used chunky weight yarn and 5mm [US 8] needles.

Width:
5″ [13cm]

Length:
For a comfortable fit, the scarf should be a minimum of about 48″ [1.2m] long; that size should require around 290 yards [270m] of yarn.

Cast on 25 stitches
Work a total of 72 repeats of the above pattern sequence (a total of 288 rows).
Bind off and weave in ends.

Manly Scarf 1: Free quasi-pattern

As promised: ManScarf Pattern #1
This is actually #32 on my list, but it yelled “pick me, pick me” so I did! Am I a push-over or what?

Stitch: Polperro Northcott
Source: The Harmony Guides 440 more Knitting Stitches Volume 3 (1998)

This stitch mainly consists of a 2 x 2 rib where the ribbing consists of one column of knit stitches and one column of garter stitch.

Then, every 22 rows, there are some full knit or purl rows thrown in to provide a horizontal break.

The Stitch Pattern
Multiples of 4 stitches plus 2
Row 1 {RS}: knit
Row 2: knit
Row 3: knit
Row 4: k2, *p2, k2; repeat from * to end of row
Row 5: knit
Row 6 – 25: repeat Rows 4 and 5
Row 26: knit
Row 27: knit
Row 28: purl

Repeat these 28 rows as required.

Here’s a close-up picture of the pattern.

To make a scarf:

Materials:
I used worsted weight yarn and 6mm [US 10] needles.

Width
For this sample, I cast on 30 stitches which measures 7″ [18cm] wide.

Length
For a comfortable fit, the scarf should be a minimum of about 48″ [1.2m] long; that size should require around 200 yards [180m] of yarn.

Each pattern repeat measures about 4.5″ [11.5cm], so a total of 11 repeats will be needed for the minimum length. Cast off after the last repeat is worked and weave in the ends.

A longer scarf would work well too, but would, of course, require more yarn.

You could add a fringe, but I’d ask first

You could also knit each repeat in a different colour, but again, I’d ask first!

As you see, the brain just doesn’t stop!!!

If you make a scarf out of this, send me a picture — I’ll gladly post it for all to see.

New Year, New Idea: Free Knit Men’s Scarf Pattern Stitches

An idle brain — no such thing!

As I peruse blogs and forums there seems to appear a recurring theme regarding a dearth of patterns for men — including men’s scarves. (Probably all those last minute knitters before the holidays, but we’ve all been there!) Did someone say help???????

So I sat down for a friendly tete-a-tete with my stitch pattern guides and found 77 possible candidates — stitch patterns that would not be deemed too frilly, girly, flamboyant, froufrou or totally chichi — but rather patterns that say “bold”, “dignified”, “stately” “valiant yet verile” with maybe a little “hunk” thrown in.

I do find it interesting that these patterns easily translate to women’s and children’s garments and yet the reverse is not true. Hmmmmmmm

So over the next few weeks and months, I’ll knit up some swatches (Oh yes!) to show you the stitch pattern itself with some guidelines as to how to turn it into a designer scarf brought to you — by you! Okay, I may throw in a complete pattern or two — I just know I won’t be able to stop myself

Long Skinny Scarf finished — at last

Edited July 11, 2009:

The end of this post now contains links to all of the posts that contain the pattern for this scarf.

Well, that was a little bit longer break than I initially anticipated, but I’m back! These last four weeks were filled with lots of house renovations and not so much knitting

My Long Skinny Scarf is finished — with a puddle of yarn left over. I’ll have to be more careful next time when I measure the centre point of the yarn.

While the ends are not truly symmetrical, I do like the shaping. It’s a keeper, I think.

As mentioned before, the edges do curl under and I do like that effect. It does make the scarf even more narrow, which I like as well for this one.

I think I would like to try a version of this with a little border on each side that eliminates that curl just to see the effect it has on the overall design details.

I hope you’ve enjoyed this little jaunt and are happily knitting!

Edited July 11, 2009:
Here are links to all the posts relating to this pattern:
Introduction
Long Skinny Scarf Part 2: the first 25 rows forming the point
Long Skinny Scarf Part 3: lace pattern for beginning of scarf — charted and written directions
Long Skinny Scarf update: picture – almost half-way finished
Long Skinny Scarf Part 4: centre turn-around section — written directions only
Long Skinny Scarf Part 4b: chart for centre turn-around section
Long Skinny Scarf Part 5: end tip charted
Long Skinny Scarf finished: picture

Long Skinny Scarf – Part 5

I spent a little time today charting the end tip of our Long Skinny Travelling Scarf and here it is. This should be a mirror image of the beginning. (For definitions of the cable pattern stitches, see the Sept. 10 blog post.)

Now, I haven’t knit this yet myself, so if you’re jumping ahead, there may be some issues with this draft of the chart. If you find anything, please tattle and tell all!!

Once you complete Row 23, k2tog and bind off.

I’ll will post pics as I knit mine.

Please feel free to share your scarf pics either here or on Ravelry. Just email a copy of the pic at southmountainnaturally_at_gmail_dot_com and I’ll be glad to share!!

Hope your scarf is just fabulous!