Pattern - Bias Fisherman's Rib Scarf

The pattern begins at one corner and increases on both ends of the knitting until the width is achieved. This makes a triangular piece. Knitting then continues by increasing on one edge only (hint: mark this edge with a loop of scrap yarn), while decreasing on the other edge until the length is achieved. The finishing triangular section is made by continuing the knitting and decreasing at both edges until only one stitch is left.

Abbreviations:

S1-Yarn forward, Slip purlwise, yarn back (first stitch of every row throughout).

Inc-Knit into the front then knit into the back of the stitch before dropping it from left needle.

Dec-Slip 1, Knit 1, Pass slip st over.

K1B-Knit into the stitch below the next st and drop both off left needle.

[K1B, K1]-repeat this combination of stitches until you can do the last Knit st(s).

Beginning Triangle:

Make a slip knot and Knit, Purl, Knit into it (3 sts total).

Row 1: S1, KPK into next st, K1 (5 sts total).

Row 2: S1, Inc, K to end of row.

Row 3 and Row 4: Repeat row 2. (8 sts total)

Row 5: S1, Inc, [K1B, K1], K2.

Row 6: S1, Inc, [K1B, K1], K3.

Row 7: S1, Inc, K1, [K1B, K1], K3.

Row 8: S1, Inc, K1, [K1B, K1], K2.

Repeat the last 4 rows until there are 28 sts on needle (24 rows). Then continue with --

Long Section:

Row 1: S1, Dec, K1, [K1B, K1], K2.

Row 2: S1, Inc, [K1B, K1], K1.

Row 3: S1, Dec, [K1B, K1], K3.

Row 4: S1, Inc, K1, [K1B, K1], K2.

Repeat these 4 rows until long edge, slightly stretched, measures 152 to 155 cm (60" to 61") ending with Row 4. Then continue with --

Ending Triangle:

Row 1: S1, Dec, K1, [K1B, K1], K2.

Row 2: S1, Dec, K1, [K1B, K1], K1.

Row 3: S1, Dec, [K1B, K1], K1.

Row 4: S1, Dec, [K1B, K1], K2.

Repeat these 4 rows until 3 sts remain.

S1, K 2tog, PSSO.

Cut yarn and draw through last st. Darn in ends.

Wash and block following the instructions on the patterns page.

Did you already see the Bias Garter Stitch pattern?