Amazing Mitered Scarf

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The Amazing Mitered Scarf is a soft, cozy knit scarf you won't want to take off. Mitered squares are the perfect way to show off the beautiful colorways of the yarn. Plus, since this scarf simply consists of eight squares sewn together, you don't need to be an expert in order to complete the free pattern. The end result will be a beautiful and versatile way to keep your neck warm on a chilly day. The best part about a mitered knitting pattern is the visual interest it adds to any outfit. The different squares mix and mingle to create a beautiful design you'll certainly love.

Easy

Knitting Needle Size7 or 4.5 mm, Circular Knitting Needles

Yarn Weight(4) Medium Weight/Worsted Weight and Aran (16-20 stitches to 4 inches)

Gauge16 sts and 32 rows = 4" (10cm) in Garter st (knit every row). CHECK YOUR GAUGE. Use any size needles to obtain the gauge.

Finished SizeScarf measures 9¼ x 72" (23.5 x 188 cm).

Materials List

RED HEART® Unforgettable®: 3 balls 3956 Polo
Susan Bates® Circular Knitting Needles: 4.5mm [US 7] 24" (61 cm)
Susan Bates® Crochet Hook: 4mm [US G-6] for optional edging
Susan Bates® split lock stitch markers
Yarn needle

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Instructions

NOTE
Scarf is worked back and forth in rows. Circular needle is used to accommodate the full width of the sts.
SPECIAL STITCH
DD (double decrease) = Slip 2 sts knitwise together, k1, pass 2 slipped sts over knit st – 2 sts decreased.

Mitered Square (make 8)

Cast on 75 sts.
Row 1 (wrong side): K36, place marker on needle, k39.
Row 2 (dec row, right side): Knit to 3 sts before marker, DD, remove marker, k1, replace marker, k to end – 73 sts.
Row 3: Knit to marker, slip marker, k1, p1, knit to end.
Repeat Rows 2 and 3 34 more times, then repeat Row 2 only – 3 sts.
Last row (wrong side): DD.
Fasten off final st.

Finishing

Sew squares to each other so that decreases go in the same direction.
Optional Crochet Edging
With right side facing, join yarn with a slip st anywhere along one of the longer edges.
Round 1: Ch 1, sc evenly around working 3 sc in each corner, join with slip st in first sc.
Round 2: Ch 1, sc in each sc around, join with slip st in first sc. Fasten off.
Weave in all loose ends.