Venelia Scarf Pattern

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"The pattern stitch in this scarf reminds me of rippling water. Venelia was the Roman Goddess of the ocean shallows. She was also the wife of Neptune."
 - Rilana Riley- Munson

This is a beautiful pattern by Rilana Riley- Munson. It was downloaded from Knit Picks website.

Notes

4 skeins of Knit Picks Swish Worsted makes the

specified length scarf mentioned in the finished size, with not much left over. If you plan for a longer scarf, purchase an extra skein. Also, Gauge is not critical since this is a scarf. The fringe is optional. The scarf looks lovely without it too.

Abbreviations Used:

K = Knit, P = Purl

Directions:

CO 44 sts.

Repeat pattern stitch rows 1-6 until 60 inches or until desired length.

BO all sts in P2, K5 ribbing.

Finishing:

Sew in all yarn ends and add fringe to the ends of the scarf, if desired.

Pattern Stitch

Row 1: *P2, K5; repeat from * to the last 2 sts, P2.

Row 2: *K3, P4; repeat from * to the last 2 sts, K2.

Row 3: *P2, K3, P1, K1; repeat from * to the last 2 sts, P2.

Row 4: *K2, P2, K1, P2; repeat from * to the last 2 sts, K2.

 

Row 5: *P2, K1, P1, K3; repeat from * to the last 2 sts, P2.

Row 6: K2, *P4, K3; repeat from * to end.

-Repeat rows 1-6 for pattern stitch

Finished Size:

Level: Intermediate

Yarn: Knit Picks
Swish Worsted (100% Superwash Merino
Wool; 110 yds/50 g): Marine Heather 24094, 4 skeins

Gauge:

20 sts = 4” in Stockinette St on US # 8 needles

Needles:

US 8 (5 mm) straight needles