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Knitting a "Keyhole" Scarf |
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Written by Jennifer Thompson
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A "keyhole" scarf has a hole knit into one end so that you can pull the
other end through, rather than tying the scarf. This a nice style to
keep somewhat shorter in length, so that you can slip the end through
and then slip both ends inside a coat. It's also just plain cute and a
nice change of pace from the super-long scarves.
Note:
This how-to assumes the reader already knows how to cast on, bind off,
knit and purl. If you need help with basics see our basic knitting how-to.
To Begin:
Cast on an even number of stitches. Depending on your yarn and how wide you want your scarf to be, cast on anywhere from 16-22 stitches.
Rows 1-4: Knit across.
Row 5: K3, P until there are three stitches remaining, K3.
Rows 6: Knit across.
Rows 5 and 6 create a stockinette stitch bordered by garter stitches on
both sides. Continue this way until your scarf measures 8-10 inches,
depending on how high up the scarf you want the hole to begin. End with
rightside (stockinette side) facing.
To Create Keyhole:
First row: Knit across half of stitches (for example, if you originally
cast on 18 stitches, knit the first 9). Move the remaining stitches to
a stitch holer or spare needle.
Next row: K1, P until you have 3 stitches left, K3.
Next row: Knit across.
Repeat last two rows until hole measures about 1" in length. End on a
WS row and break yarn, leaving a long tail to weave in later.
Move second half of stitches back to needle. With RS facing, rejoin yarn at the rightmost stitch. Knit across.
Next row: K3, P across until there is 1 stitch remaining, K1.
Next row: Knit across.
Repeat last two rows until hole is even in length.
To Finish Length of Scarf:
Make sure all of your stitches are on one needle. If they aren't, move them so that they are.
Go back to repeating the original rows 5 and 6 until the scarf is about
one inch shorter than the length you'd like. End on a WS row.
Knit across for 4 rows.
Cast off in knit.
Weave in loose ends.
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