LEO DESIGN NOTES Leo is the ultimate super scarf and is quite enjoyable to knit. Make a statement in this oversized piece and stay cozy this winter. Knit flat using a stitch pattern that’s easy to remember, you’ll be adding fringe and wearing this fantastically cool scarf in no time.
SIZES
ABBREVIATIONS
One size
CO – cast on
FINISHED MEASUREMENTS 11 x 112 inches (not including fringe)
YARN
beg – beginning k – knit k2tog – knit 2 stitches together
Briggs and Little Country Roving in Sheep’s Grey (Super bulky; 100% wool; 155 yds per 8 oz ball) 2.5 balls 380 yds
st(s) – stitch(es)
NEEDLES
RS – right side
US 19 (16 mm) needles (or size needed to obtain gauge)
NOTIONS Tapestry needle
GAUGE 4 inches = 5 sts and 8 rows in 1x1 rib on US 19 needles, unblocked
STITCH GUIDE 1x1 Rib Row 1: *K1, p1, rep from * to end of row. Row 2: *P1, k1, rep from * to end of row. Roman Stripe Pattern Row 1 (RS): K1, *yo, k1; rep from * to last st, k1. Row 2 (WS): K1, p to last st, k1. Row 3: K1, *k2tog; rep from * to last st, k1. Rows 4 + 5: K1, *yo, k2tog, rep from * to last st, k1. Rows 6-9: K all sts.
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BO – bind off
sl 1 kw – slip 1 knitwise p – purl rep – repeat WS – wrong side yo – yarn over