Inuvik Scarf

By Kat Siddle
This unisex scarf is designed as a companion for my Inuvik mitten pattern. The decorative pocket is inspired by the little pouch I wore on the belt of my in Brownie uniform when I was a child. It's great for using some of yarn that's leftover from the Inuvik mittens! The crochet rib pattern is reversible and lies fat without blocking. Knit Picks Merino Style is warm, soft, and not itchy at all perfect for people who don't like scratchy wool. Size: Scarf measures 55 x 6 You will need: a 5.5mm crochet hook (US size I-9) a 4mm crochet hook (US size G-6) a yarn needle 1 button Yarn: 3 skeins KnitPicks Merino Style in Eggplant (A) >1 skein KnitPicks Merino Style in Silver (B) >1 skein KnitPicks Merino Style in Vanilla (C) (DK weight, 100% merino wool, 123yards/50 gram ball) Gauge: 12.5 st and 10.5 rows = 4 of hdc. Have questions? Need help? Email junior.deluxe.blog@gmail.com Copyright 2010, Katherine Siddle, All Rights Reserved. Individuals may use this pattern to create objects for sale. Please do not republish this pattern under your own name or republish excerpts in print or on the web. Pattern version 1.0 Skill level: high beginner Abbreviations: st: stitch sc: single crochet ch: chain sl st: slip stitch ch st: chain stitch hdc: half-double crochet hdc tbl: half double crochet through the back loop hdc2tog: decrease 1 in half double crochet RS: right side WS: wrong side

Row 15: Row 2 (WS): Hdc into frst st. Hdc tbl in each st until 1 st is left. Hdc in next st. Bind off. If desired, work a line of sl sts around the entire edge. This will make the edges look neater. See below for where to start making the sl sts.

2. Pocket
Using Yarn B (silver) and the 4mm hook, ch 6.

1. Scarf
Using Yarn A (eggplant) and the 5.5 mm hook, chain 180 sts (or desired length). Row 1 (WS): Hdc into 3rd ch from hook, hdc in each st to end. Ch 2. Turn. Row 2 (RS): Hdc into frst st. Hdc tbl in each st until 1 st is left. Hdc in next st. Ch 2. Turn. Repeat row 2 12 more times for a total of 14 rows. (If you want to make the scarf narrower or wider, just make sure your total number of rows is an odd number).

Foundation row 1: Hdc into the 3rd ch from hook. Hdc in next 3 sts. Ch. 2, turn. Foundation row 2 (RS): Hdc 4. You now have a small rectangle. Change colour to Yarn A (eggplant) on last st. Do not turn. Ch 2. Foundation row 3: Work 2 hdc sts into the side of the rectangle. Try to do this neatly and as near the edge as possible. Hdc 3 into butt of frst ch st. Hdc into the butts of the next 2 ch sts. Hdc 3 into the butt of last ch st. Work 2 hdcs into the side of the rectangle. Ch 1. Turn.

It should look something like this.

Row 1 (RS): Sc in next 2 sts, sc 2 in next st, hdc 2 in next st, hdc in each st until 4 sts are left, hdc 2 in next st, sc 2 in next st, sc to end. Change colour to Yarn C (vanilla) on last st. Do not turn. Ch 1. Turn Row 2: Sc in next 3 sts, sc 2 in next st, hdc 2 in next st, hdc in each st until 5 sts are left, hdc 2 in next st, sc 2 in next st, sc to end. Ch 1. Turn. Row 3 (RS): Sc in next 4 sts, sc 2 in next st, hdc 2 in next st, sc in each st until 6 sts are left, hdc 2 in next st, sc 2 in next st, sc to end. Change colour to yarn B (silver) on last st. Ch 1. Turn.

Changing color: use the new color to complete the last stitch you made in the old colour. For example, if you are working in sc, insert your hook into the fnal st and pull a loop through, as usual. You now have two loops on your hook. Grab a strand of the next color with your hook and pull it through both loops to complete the stitch. If you fnd this diffcult when working in hdc, complete the entire stitch in color A. Use color B to make the frst ch st in the turning chain. If you pull the ends tight, the color switch will be hidden.

Row 4: Sc 1 in next 5 sts, sc 2 in next st, hdc 2 in next st, hdc in each st until 7 sts are left, hdc 2 in next st, sc 2 in next st, sc to end. Ch 1. Turn. Row 5: Sc 1 in next 6 sts, sc 2 in next st, hdc 2 in next st, sc in each st until 8 sts are left, hdc 2 in next st, sc 2 in next st, sc to end. Change colour to yarn A (eggplant). Ch 1. Turn. Row 6 (RS): Hdc 1 in next 6 sts, hdc2tog in next 2 sts, hdc2tog in next 2 sts, hdc in each st until 8 sts are left, hdc2tog in next st,hdc2tog in next st, hdc to end. Work a line of sc along the top edge of the pocket. Bind off, leaving a long tail that you'll use to attach the pocket to the scarf.

Row 3: Sc across. Ch 1. Turn. Row 4: Sc 1, sc 2 into the next st, sc in next 13 st, sc 2 into the next st, sc 1. Ch 1. Turn. Row 5: Sc across. Ch 1. Turn. Row 6 (button hole row): Sc 1, sc 2 into the next st, sc in next 6 st, ch 3, skip next 3 st, sc in next 6 st, sc 2 into the next st, sc 1. Ch 1. Turn. Row 7: sc 1, dec, sc 15, dec, sc 1. Ch 1. Turn. Row 8: Sc 1, dec 1, sc in next 9 sts, dec 1, sc in next st. Work sl sts around the edges of the pocket fap to make it look neater.

4. Finishing
Weave in all the loose ends, except the ones you'll use to sew the pieces together. Pin the pocket to the scarf, making sure it's centred and straight. Sew the pocket on. Weave in the end of the yarn. Sew a button near the edge of the pocket, making sure it's centred. Weave in the ends.

3. Pocket Flap
Using yarn A and the 4mm hook, chain 16. Leave a long tail --- you'll use it to attach the fap to the scarf. Row 1: Sc into the second ch from the hook. Sc across. Ch 1. Turn. Row 2: Sc 1, sc 2 into the next st, sc in next 11 st, sc 2 into the next st, sc 1. Ch 1. Turn.

Put the button through the buttonhole in the fap. Pin the fap to the scarf, making sure it's straight and centred. Sew the top fap to the scarf. Weave in the last end. Steam block, and you're done!

Download the pattern for the matching Inuvik Mittens at

http://www.knitpicks.com/patterns/Inuvik_Mittens__D10637220.html

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