G E O R G I A F A R R E L L
C O N I F E R
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G E O R G I A F A R R E L L
C O N I F E R
SKILL LEVEL
SIZE Key
Completed scarf is approx 28 cm (11 in) wide and approx 214 cm (84¼
in) long.
K on RS, P on WS
P on RS, K on WS
YARN 34
Big Wool (100gm)
5 30
(photographed in White Hot 001)
NEEDLES
34 row patt rep
1 pair 10mm (no 000) (US 15) needles
20
TENSION
9 sts and 14½ rows to 10 cm measured over patt using 10mm (US 15)
needles.
SCARF 10
Using 10mm (US 15) needles cast on 25 sts.
Beg and ending rows as indicated and repeating the 34 row patt repeat
throughout, cont in patt from chart as folls:
Rep all 34 rows of chart 9 times in total, and then work chart rows 1 to
4 again, ending with RS facing for next row.
Cast off. end/beg beg/end
MAKING UP
Press as described on the information page.
See information page for finishing instructions.
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TENSION correct width to keep them elastic. It is advisable not to carry
the stranded yarns over more than three stitches at a time, but
Obtaining the correct tension affects both the shape and size of to catch them under and over the colour you are working. The
a knitted sample, so any variation, however slight, can alter the “floating” yarns should then sit neatly at the back of the work.
finished garment. We recommend knitting a square in pattern Intarsia:Wind off small balls of yarn for each section of colour
and or stocking stitch (depending on the pattern instructions) of used in the pattern. Then joining in the various colours at the
perhaps 5 - 10 more stitches and rows than those given in the appropriate point on the row, link one colour to the next by
tension note. Mark out the central 10cm square with pins. If twisting them around each other where they meet on the
you have too many stitches and rows to 10cm try again using wrong side to avoid gaps. All ends should then be darned
larger needles, if you have too few stitches and rows to 10cm try along the colour join lines, as each motif is completed.
again using smaller needles. Once you have achieved the correct
tension your garment will be knitted to the measurements
indicated in the size diagram shown in the pattern.
BLOCKING
Block out each piece of knitting by pinning out the pieces
SIZE DIAGRAM to the correct measurements. Be careful when working with
Included with most patterns is a size diagram. As well as ribbed sections as they will loose the elasticity if over stretched.
displaying measurements, the diagram indicates how the Cover with a damp white cotton cloth and leave to dry
garment is constructed, for example if the garment has a drop completely.
shoulder, this will be reflected in the drawing.
STITCHING
When stitching the pieces together, remember to match areas
side of neck to bottom edge
Underarm measured from
end of cuffs to armhole
Length measured from
Sleeve head depth
of colour and texture very carefully where they meet. Use a
seam stitch such as mattress stitch or back stitch if preferred
for all main knitting seams and join all ribs and neckband with
mattress stitch, unless otherwise stated.
CONSTRUCTION
Having completed the pattern instructions, join left shoulder
Chest width and neckband seams as referenced under STITCHING. Sew the
top of the sleeve to the body of the garment using the method
detailed in the pattern, referring to the appropriate guide:
CHART NOTE Straight cast-off sleeves: Place centre of cast-off edge of
sleeve to shoulder seam. Sew top of sleeve to body, using
Each square on a chart represents a stitch and each line of
markers as guidelines where applicable.
squares a row of knitting. When working from the charts, read
Square set-in sleeves: Place centre of cast-off edge of sleeve
odd rows from right to left and even rows from left to right,
to shoulder seam. Set sleeve head into armhole, the straight
unless otherwise stated.
sides at top of sleeve to form a neat right-angle to cast-off sts
at armhole on back and front.
Shallow set-in sleeves: Place centre of cast off edge of sleeve
KNITTING WITH COLOUR to shoulder seam. Match decreases at beg of armhole shaping
There are two main methods of working colour into a knitted to decreases at top of sleeve. Sew sleeve head into armhole,
fabric: Intarsia and Fairisle techniques. The first method is easing in shapings.
usually used where a colour is only required in a particular area Set-in sleeves: Place centre of cast-off edge of sleeve to
of a row. Whereas the fairisle technique is suitable for a pattern shoulder seam. Set in sleeve, easing sleeve head into armhole.
which repeats across a row. Join side and sleeve seams.
Fairisle: When two or three colours are worked repeatedly Slip stitch pocket edgings and linings into place.
across a row, strand the yarn not in use loosely behind the Sew on buttons to correspond with buttonholes.
stitches being worked. Always spread the stitches to their Darn in all ends neatly, along seams where possible.
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CROCHET TERMS ABBREVIATIONS
UK crochet terms and abbreviations have been used throughout. K knit
The list below gives the US equivalent where they vary. P purl
st(s) stitch(es)
ABBREV. UK US inc increas(e)(ing)
dc (sc) double crochet (single crochet) dec decreas(e)(ing)
htr (hdc) half treble (half double st st stocking stitch (1 row K, 1 row P)
crochet) g st garter stitch (K every row)
tr (dc) treble (double crochet)
beg begin(ning)
dtr (tr) double treble (treble)
foll following
rem remain(ing)
EXPERIENCE RATING rev st st reverse stocking stitch
(1 row P, 1 row K)
For guidance only rep repeat
Beginner Techniques alt alternate
For the beginner knitter, basic garment shaping and straight cont continue
forward stitch technique. patt pattern
tog together
Simple Techniques mm millimetres
Simple straight forward knitting, introducing various, shaping cm centimetres
techniques and garments. in(s) inch(es)
RS right side
Experienced Techniques
WS wrong side
For the more experienced knitter, using more advanced shaping
techniques at the same time as colourwork or more advanced sl 1 slip one stitch
stitch techniques. psso pass slipped stitch over
p2sso pass 2 slipped stitches over
Advanced Techniques tbl through back of loop
Advanced techniques used, using advanced stitches and garment M1 make one stitch by picking up
shaping along with more challenging techniques horizontal loop before next stitch
and knitting into back of it
M1P make one stitch by picking up
horizontal loop before next stitch
and purling into back of it
yfwd yarn forward
yrn yarn round needle
meas measures
0 no stitches, times or rows
- no stitches, times or rows for
that size
yon yarn over needle
yfrn yarn forward round needle
wyab with yarn at back
wyaf with yarn at front
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