Anyway below is a picture of my dad and his Motorcycle Scarf:
Sorry for the darkness in the picture. The one where I used flash just didn't look right. The other picture is close up to show the pattern and the details of the scarf.
Motorcycle Scarf (the pattern)
2 skiens of Bernat Softee Chunky ( I chose the Grey Heather) A different yarn that you can actually block would be better to prevent curling. I was unaware of this in my early days of knitting and actually tried to block an acrylic yarn to no avail.
1 pair of # 8 (US) needles
cast on 32
Row 1-4 knit
Row 5 knit 3 purl across knit 3
Row 6 knit
Repeat rows 5 & 6 until desired length (end with a Row "5")
Knit 3 rows and bind off in knit.
You should end up with two knit "ridges" at the ends of the scarf.
This is my first attempt at writing a pattern so if you have questions or it doesn't quite make sense please let me know.
***Please use this pattern only for personal or charitable use.***
Just so you know..... I was unaware in the original posting that you CANNOT block acrylic yarn; however, if you were to make this with a wool type yarn you will be able to block it. Hopefully after that it will not curl.
5 comments:
Hi Nicole,
Why did you call it a motorcycle scarf? Does he wear it when he rides his motorcycle?
Cathy in MN
call it the "motorcycle scarf" because my dad only wears a scarf when he is riding his Harley in cold weather. He complained about the cold air on his exposed neck so I came up with a scarf pattern that would be thick and warm while he's out riding his motorcycle in the winter time.
Great scarf
Hi I just had to say I love this pattern! I am knitting it right now using 100% wool for a trip I am taking up north.
HI, I had a question about you scarf. I am currently knitting it and it is curling up into a tube. Did this happen to you? Is there something you can recommend or do you know what I am doing wrong? -Kari
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