Retta Scarf by Jessica Gore

Retta Scarf

Knitting
December 2015
yarn held together
DK
+ DK
= Bulky (7 wpi) ?
13 stitches and 22 rows = 4 inches
in garter stitch
US 11 - 8.0 mm
9.0 mm (M/N)
737 - 873 yards (674 - 798 m)
One size (customisable)
English
This pattern is available for free.

The Retta Scarf is the perfect everyday accessory; warm, stylish, and surprisingly easy to knit. A central nine-stitch cable is bordered by twisted stitches and garter stitch, creating a classic design that looks good however you want to wear it.

The DK weight yarn is held doubled throughout knitting this scarf, creating a chunky weight that works up quickly.

Sample scarf was knit using 2 x 200g skeins of Bendigo Woollen Mills Rustic yarn. Please note that you will need to adjust how many skeins of yarn you use if substituting yarns. This scarf can be easily customised for your yardage and scarf length preferences – just work as many cable repeats as you like.

FINISHED DIMENSIONS
Approximately 224cm (88 ¼”) long ( not including fringe) and 16cm (6 ¼”) wide, relaxed after blocking.

YARN
Bendigo Woollen Mills Rustic 8ply (100% Wool; 399m 436yd/200g) in Tea Rose colourway, 2 balls, or approximately 400g of DK weight yarn.

Note: You will be using the yarn held doubled for this scarf.

NEEDLES & NOTIONS
8mm (US 11) needles
Cable needle
Scissors

Optional for fringe
Large crochet hook, e.g. 9mm (M/13)

GAUGE
13 stitches x 22 rows = 10cm (4″) in garter stitch on 8mm needles, relaxed after blocking.

Garter stitch = knit every row

Instructions are provided in both written and charted format where relevant.