lazy links scarf

After a few people have contacted me through Ravelry, I have decided to post the pattern for the Lazy Links Scarf. This scarf came about after a day of rummaging through my LYS's bargain basket I found two lonely balls of Rowan Cocoon. After looking through all of my pattern books and trying to decide on the perfect balance between the "perfect pattern" and the "pattern that would allow for the longest possible scarf," I came up with this. I hope you like it!

Lazy Links Scarf

Materials
Yarn: Rowan Cocoon [80% merino, 20% mohair; 126yds/115m per 100g skein]; color: #801 polar, 2 skeins.
Recommended needle size: US #11/8.0mm
(Note: Gauge isn't too important in this project.)

Notions
Tapestry Needle
Stitch markers
Cable needle

Abbreviations
K: Knit
P: Purl
SM: slip marker
Seed St:
Cluster: k2, p2, k2 from left-hand needle, slip these 6 stitches onto a cable needle. Wrap yarn twice from front to back around these 6 stitches. Slip these stitches back onto right-hand needle.

Directions

CO 32 sts.
Work 4 rows in Seed St. On last row, place marker after first 3 sts and before last 3 sts.

Row 1 (RS): K1, p1, k1, sm, p2, *k2, p2; rep from * to marker, sm, p1, k1, p1.
Row 2 and every WS row: P1, k1, p1, sm, k2, *p2, k2; rep from * to marker, sm, k1, p1, k1.
Row 3: K1, p1, k1, sm, p2, *cluster, p2; rep from * to marker, sm, p1, k1, p1.
Row 5: K1, p1, k1, sm, p2, *k2, p2; rep from * to marker, sm, p1, k1, p1.
Row 7: K1, p1, k1, sm, p2, k2, p2, *cluster, p2; rep from * to 4 sts before marker, k2, p2, sm, p1, k1, p1.
Row 8: P1, k1, p1, sm, k2, *p2, k2; rep from * to marker, sm, k1, p1, k1.
Rep these 8 rows until 1" less than desired length is reached.

Work 4 rows in Seed st. Bind off in pattern.
Weave in ends. Block lightly.

Special thanks to Leila for posing.

©Copyright 2010 Mia Rosa. All rights reserved. This pattern is to be used for personal use and may not be reproduced for sale or reprinted without designer's written consent.

Comments

[Lori]

Thanks for posting the pattern. I'm trying to make scarves for all the special women in my life and knew I had to knit this. I just finished up to the first row 8 and noticed it started with K1, p1, k1 and ended with p1, k1, p1. Is this correct? It seems that in keeping with the seed stitch, it should be reversed.

[xMeePx]

Hi Lori, You are correct in your assumption that it should be reversed. I have fixed the pattern. Thank you for bringing it to my attention. Can't wait to see your finished product!
Mia

[Lori]

Thanks Mia. Can't believe how complicated this looks and how easy it is to knit. I may be keeping this one!

[Bonnie in KY]

Hello Mia! I'm looking at your blog for the first time today, and your knitting is just beautiful!!! and FAST! After knitting for almost 6 years, I watch Eunny Jang's fingers fly every week on Knitting Daily, and I wonder...will I ever be there? Why? Because I want to knit everything...NOW!
xoxoxo,
Bonnie

[Arlene]

Do u put the cable needle in front or back of the left needle thanks

[Arlene]

Do u put the cable needle in front or back of the left needle thanks

[xMeePx]

Hi Arlene, I'm sorry I've been such a bad blogger/designer. It doesn't matter which way you hold the needle because you're not actually cabling. I found it easier to hold it in the back, but do what works best for you. Thanks for considering my pattern!

Best,
Mia

[xMeePx]

Bonnie, You're so sweet. I'm so happy that my blog has brought you a bit of inspiration. I haven't been keeping it up as I should lately, but check back often as I am trying to make a commitment to stop by here a lot more often. As for the speed and skill, that is something that comes with practice and this is something that I can't stress enough. It always helps to be in love with the things you're knitting because sometimes even I drag my feet.
xo,
Mia

[mary earlie]

Iwould like to knit this pattern a bit wider.What is the stitch multiple to achieve this.Love the pattern.Looking forward to working it.

[xMeePx]

Hi Mary Earlie,
The pattern is a multiple of 8 + 10, not counting the seed stitches on either side. So you would just have to add 8, 16, etc stitches since the 10 are already worked into the pattern. Happy knitting!
Best,
Mia