What you'll need
| One size only: | 31.75 x 116.84 cm |
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BC Garn Jaipur Silk Fino
H31
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BC Garn Jaipur Silk Fino
H60
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1 |
10176096
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1 |
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10165928
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1 |
Product Description
The dragon on this scarf is based on a Japanese design. The scarfi s worked in double-knit so it is reversible. The pattern includes charts - stranded and double-knit styles - for the dragon and background. There are also written directions for the double-knit patterns.
With lace-weight yarn and 2.25mm needles this scarf is 31.75 cm wide. Going to a heavier yarn or bigger needles will make an even wider scarf. There is a 2-stitch garter border up each side that could be skipped but that won’t make the scarf appreciably narrower.
The yarns I used are of very different weight, you might find it better to use two colors of the same yarn instead. I used an entire skein of Purl Soho’s Cattail Silk (600 yds) in Flower Field Gray. I used about 620 yds of Red Fish Dyeworks Spun Silk 20/2 in PB13A (a dark blue-gray) because I used it for both borders.
Dragon Scarf by Nancy Hand
What is Being Made
The Dragon Scarf is a lace-weight silk scarf featuring a Japanese-inspired dragon design. This intermediate-level knitting project combines multiple stitch techniques to create an elegant accessory approximately 12.5 inches wide. The pattern is designed as a flexible recipe rather than a rigid pattern, allowing knitters to customize the final length by adjusting the number of pattern repeats according to their preferences and yarn availability.
Techniques and Construction Methods
This scarf employs two primary knitting techniques to achieve its distinctive dragon motif and textural interest:
- Stranded Knitting: Four stranded charts guide the colorwork sections, allowing multiple yarn colors to be carried across rows to create the detailed dragon imagery inspired by Japanese design traditions.
- Double-Knit Technique: Four double-knit charts and accompanying written directions provide instructions for the reversible double-knit sections. Double-knit creates a thicker, reversible fabric with distinct pattern definition on both sides, making it ideal for scarves that will be viewed from multiple angles.
Nancy Hand emphasizes the importance of swatching in your chosen technique before committing to the full project. Because gauge can vary significantly between stockinette stitch and double-knit construction, a test swatch in double-knit using your intended yarn and needles is strongly recommended to ensure accurate sizing and yardage calculations.
Stitches Used
The pattern utilizes foundational knitting stitches organized through charted instructions. Stranded charts guide colorwork stitching, while double-knit charts direct the reversible fabric sections. Written directions accompany the double-knit patterns to support knitters working from charts. The lattice pattern mentioned as a key repeat element creates openwork texture characteristic of lace-weight projects.
Materials: Yarn, Needles, and Gauge
The sample scarf was created using premium silk yarns worked on fine needles:
- Yarn: Purl Soho Cattail Silk (618 yards/565 meters) in Flower Field Gray, 1 skein, combined with Red Fish Dye Works Spun Silk 20/2 (450 yards/411 meters) in PB13AGray, 2 skeins. This combination of lace-weight silks creates a luxurious, drape-friendly fabric.
- Needles: 2.25mm (US 1) needles accommodate the fine lace-weight silk yarns.
- Gauge: 33 stitches by 44 rows per 4 inches (10 centimeters) in the sample. Knitters should verify their personal gauge, particularly in double-knit sections, as this may differ from the sample specifications.
The finished sample measures approximately 12.5 inches wide by 46 inches long, though final dimensions are customizable based on the number of pattern repeats worked and individual gauge variations.
```Specifications
| Brand: | Independent Designer |
| Yarn Weight: | Lace | 2 Ply |
| Featured Products: | BC Garn Jaipur Silk Fino |
| Pages: | 23 |
| Designer: | Nancy Hand |
| Craft: | Knitting |
| Format: | Downloadable PDF |
| Languages: | English |
| Notes: | I suggest 10 stitch markers, placed to mark 10 pairs of stitches, to help you keep track of where you are in a row. |
| Number of Patterns: | 1 |
| Skill Level: | Intermediate |
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