Skill Level: Easy

Fitzgerald Scarf

This simple scarf is an ideal project

for the beginner knitter who’s
adding new techniques to their
toolbox. A basic wide rib pattern
is punctuated by slip-stitch cables,
which frame garter stitch ovals.
The easy-to-work stitch pattern is
also reversible, a good feature in a
scarf. Two versions are provided:
with or without a ruffled edge.

finished size abbreviations

approx 5.5 x 58 inches ws wrong side
(instructions given for modifying dimensions) rs right side
k knit
materials p purl
approx 400 yds sport weight yarn sl
kwise knit-wise
shown double-stranded using 3 x 50 gm of Elann
wyif with yarn in front of work
Lara in Oasis (100% cotton) with 1 x 50 gm KnitPicks
wyib with yarn in back of work
Shimmer in Shallows (70% Baby Alpaca, 30% Silk)
tbl through back loop
ssk slip 2 sts knitwise, put left needle through front of
supplies both slipped sts, knit the two sts together
4.0 mm needles k2tog knit 2 together

tension/gauge
26 stitches, 30 rows = 4 inches in slip-stitch cable
pattern

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(First 8 rows, Ruffle version) Cast on 51 sts. If you like a wider scarf, increase sts in multiples of 11.
Row 1 (wrong side): Sl1 kwise tbl, k2. (The first and last 3 sts of each row form the selvedge). P3, *k6, p5;
repeat from * until 6 sts remain, p3, k3.
Row 2 (and all even rows): Sl1 kwise tbl, k to end.
Row 3: as Row 1.
Row 5: Sl1 kwise tbl, k2, p3, *ssk, k2, k2tog, p5; rep from * until 6 sts remain, p3, k3. 43 sts.
Row 7: Sl1 kwise tbl, k2, p3, *ssk, k2tog, p5; rep from * until 6 sts remain, p3, k3. 35 sts.
Row 8: Sl1 kwise tbl, k to end.

(First 8 rows, Non-ruffle version) Cast on 35 sts. If you like a wider scarf, increase sts in multiples of 7.
Row 1 and all odd rows (wrong side): Sl1 kwise tbl, k2. (The first and last 3 sts of each row forms the
selvedge). P3, *k2, p5; repeat from * until 6 sts remain, p3, k3.
Row 2 (and all even rows): Sl1 kwise tbl, k2. K to end.
Work for a total of 8 rows.

Now begin Cross-Rib Pattern, worked over 10 rows:

Rows 1, 3 and 5 (wrong side): Sl1 kwise tbl, k2, p3, *k2, p5; rep from * until 6 sts remain, p3, k3.
Row 2, 4 and 6: Sl1 kwise tbl, k to end.
Row 7 and 9: Sl1 kwise tbl, k2, p2, * sl1 wyif, k2, sl1 wyif, p3; rep from * until 5 sts remain, p2, k3.
Row 8: Sl1 kwise tbl, k4, * sl1 wyib, k2, sl1 wyib, k3; rep from * until 5 sts remain, k5.
Row 10: Sl1 kwise tbl, k4, * drop first sl-st off needle to front of work, sl next 2 sts to rhand needle, drop
second sl-st to front. Then, pick up first dropped st onto left needle, sl same 2 sts back to left needle, then
pick up the second dropped st with the tip of the right needle and place it on the left needle, k7, rep from
* until 2 sts remain, k2.

Repeat these 10 rows a total of 41 times. To modify the length, increase or decrease the number of
repeats as desired.

(Last 11 rows, Ruffle version)

Row 1, 3 and 5 (wrong side): Sl1 kwise tbl, k2, p3, *k2, p5; rep from * until 6 sts remain, p3, k3.
Row 2 (and all even rows): Sl1 kwise tbl, k to end.
Row 7: Sl1 kwise tbl, k2, p3, *kfb 2 times, p5; rep from * until 6 sts remain, p3, k3. 43 sts.
Row 9: Sl1 kwise tbl, k2, p3, *kfb, k2, kfb, p5; rep from * until 6 sts remain, p3, k3. 51 sts.
Row 11: Sl1 kwise tbl, k2, p3, *k6, p5; rep from * until 6 sts remain, p3, k3. 51 sts.
Bind off pwise. * For a tricksy finishing touch, use a sewn bind-off for a nicer edge.

(Last 11 rows, Non-ruffle version)

Row 1 and all odd rows (wrong side): Sl1 kwise tbl, k2, p3, *k2, p5; rep from * until 6 sts remain, p3, k3.
Row 2 (and all even rows): Sl1 kwise tbl, k to end.
Work for a total of 11 rows, ending with wrong side. Bind off pwise or using a sewn bind-off.

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