Makin' Bacon Scarf

Here's a scarf that's truly bacon inspired. For this adorable knit craft, follow the simple pattern and you'll love the results. Enjoy your Makin' Bacon Scarf this winter!

This would be a fantastic gift for the bacon lover in your life. It's just subtle enough! Someone might not even realize it's a bacon-inspired knit scarf pattern. You could make it in other colors if you love the look of the wavy pattern but don't love the bacon theme. It's a cozy knitting pattern that will keep you or your loved one warm this winter! It's a great introduction to wavy knits as well.

Materials:

• STITCH NATION by Debbie Stoller™ “Alpaca Love™”:
  2 balls 3920 Ruby A, 1 ball 3101 Vanilla B.
• Circular Knitting Needle: 5mm [US 8] 36”.
• Yarn needle

Gauge: 18 sts and 24 rows = 4” in ripple pattern.
Check your gauge: Use any size needles to obtain the gauge.

Instructions:

• With A, cast on 272 sts.
• Row 1: Knit.
• Row 2: K1, purl across to last st, k1.
• Row 3: K1, *[k2tog] 3 times, [yo, k1] 6 times, [k2tog] 3 times;
• repeat from * across to last st, k1.
• Row 4: Knit.
• Repeat Rows 1–4, changing color as in following color sequence:
• Work 8 more rows with A (for a total of 12 A-colored rows), [4
• rows with B, 4 rows with A] 2 times, 4 rows with B. Bind off.

Finishing:
Weave in ends. Steam block gently, if desired.

Notes:

The scarf is worked from long edge to long edge. Work back and forth on circular needle, as if working on straight needles.

The stitch pattern creates ripples across the fabric. After several row repeats, 15 ripples should be apparent.
 

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