Marilyn OneRow Scarf

So called because you make it by repeating one row. What could be simpler?!

YOU WILL NEED:

1 pair of 40cm 5mm needles or one circular 5mm needle  -  1 ball of Rosarios Bio Bamboo yarn   -   2 stitch markers

Cast on 7 stitches, loosely.

• Foundation Row: Slip 1, Yarn Over, Knit 2. Place stitch marker on right-hand needle. Knit 1. Place second stitch marker on right-hand needle. Knit to last stitch, Yarn Over, Knit 1.
• Every Row: Slip one, Yarn Over, Knit to stitch marker, Yarn Over. Move stitch marker onto right-hand needle. Knit 1. Move second stitch marker onto right-hand needle. Yarn Over, Knit to last stitch, Yarn Over, Knit 1.
• Your stitch markers will always be one each side of the central stitch.
• Each row increases your stitch count by 4, 1 at each end and 2 in the centre. Once the pattern is established and you are confident about the location of the central stitch, you can dispense with the stitch markers.
• Continue repeating the One Row until you are left with just sufficient yarn for the cast off. However, allow plenty because of the Picot cast off.

PICOT CAST OFF

• Cast on 2 stitches, Cast off 5 stitches. *Move 1 stitch from right-hand needle onto left-hand needle, Cast on 2 stitches, Cast off 5 stitches. Repeat from * to end. NB Last cast off may be fewer than 5 stitches.
• Fasten off.

NOW WORK ON YOUR OWN VARIATION:

• Add beads to the picots
• Continue knitting until the scarf is a shawl - you will need more yarn
• Use different yarn. Choose needles that are 1 or 2 sizes larger than the size recommended on the ball band, to ensure a good drape:
• Fine mohair will make a soft, cobwebby scarf
• Cotton, Silk and Bamboo all give a good drape and swing
• Wool gives warmth
• Homespun gives a true artisan effect
• Mixed yarn types give texture and variety

Now, who will you make your next one for?