18 sts + 20 rows = 4 in. (10 cm) in Stockinette st (k on RS, p on WS). BE SURE TO CHECK YOUR GAUGE. When you match the gauge in a pattern, your project will be the size specified in the pattern and the materials specified in the pattern will be sufficient. If it takes you fewer stitches and rows to make a 4 in. [10 cm] square, try using a smaller size hook or needles; if more stitches and rows, try a larger size hook or needles.
STITCH EXPLANATION:
PATTERN STITCHES K1, p1 Rib Row 1: K1, *p1, k1; rep from * to end of row.
Row 2: K the knit sts and p the purl sts.
Rep Row 2 for K1, p1 Rib.
NOTES:
1) Fair Isle is color technique that involves knitting a pattern with two or more colors of yarn in a row. Unlike intarsia knitting, the colors used in Fair Isle knitting are carried across an entire row.
2) Carry colors not in use across wrong side of work. Pick up new color from under old color to twist yarns and prevent holes.
3) If you are following the Fair Isle chart, work all RS rows from right to left and work all WS rows from left to right.
4) Circular needle is used to accommodate large number of sts. Work back and forth on circular needle as if working on straight needles.
SCARF With A, cast on 195 sts.
Work in K1, p1 Rib for 1 in. (2.5 cm).
NOTE Work Rows 1-23 in Stockinette st following Fair Isle chart OR following written instructions.
Row 1 (Right Side): *K1 with A, k1 with C, k3 with A, k1 with C, k2 with A; rep from * across to last 3 sts, k1 with A, k1 with C, k1 with A.
Row 2: P1 with C, *p1 with A, p1 with C, rep from * across.
Row 3: K3 with A, *k1 with C, k3 with A, rep from * across.
Row 4: P1 with B, p1 with A, p1 with B, *p5 with A, p1 with B, p1 with A, p1 with B; rep from * across.
Row 5: *K1 with A, k1 with B, k6 with A; rep from *, end k1 with A, k1 with B, k1 with A.
Row 6: Rep Row 4.
Row 7: K5 with A, *k1 with C, k7 with A, rep from * to last 6 sts, k1 with C, k5 with A.
Row 8: P4 with A, *p3 with C, p5 with A, rep from * across.
Row 9: Rep Row 7.
Row 10: P1 with B, p1 with A, p1 with B, *p2 with A, p1 with B, p2 with A, p1 with B, p1 with A, p1 with B; rep from * across.
Row 11: *K1 with A, k1 with B, k2 with A, k3 with B, k1 with A, rep from *, to last 3 sts, k1 with A, k1 with B, k1 with A.
Row 12: P3 with A, *p2 with B, p1 with A, p2 with B, p3 with A, rep from * across.
Row 13: Rep Row 11.
Row 14: Rep Row 10.
Rows 15-17: Rep Rows 7-9.
Rows 18-20: Rep Rows 4-6.
Row 21: Rep Row 3.
Row 22: Rep Row 2.
Row 23: Rep Row 1.
Work in K1, p1 Rib for 1 in. (2.5 cm).
Bind off.
Easy pattern, not for a beginner Reviewed by Elite Bautista on 2012-11-19
While this pattern is easy to follow, it is not for a beginner to Fair Isle work.
One sentence in the notes section merely glosses over the technique on how to work with multiple strands of yarn. No other resources are linked to the pattern for help. In my opinion, this is misleading to a knitter looking for an introduction to the wonderful world of Fair Isle knitting.
A more detailed explanation on how to carry colours not in use can be found here:
http://bit.ly/QsXhhg
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