snippets and stash: Fingering Weight Feather and Fan

I never thought I'd like knitting with small needles and fine yarn as much as I do...because, you know, it takes longer to finish a project! But I love how lightweight and warm the projects turn out! And this scarf is no exception...long and warm without being heavy. A wardrobe staple in basic blacks and greys without being boring. A sock yarn finish that isn't for the feet!

Simple Feather & Fan Scarf

Yarn: Patons Kroy Socks FX, color #57044 Clay Colors

approx 2 1/2 skeins: 50g/166yds each

Needles: size 4

(approx 5" wide and 72" long after blocking)

Because I know you want to make one too, here's the super simple pattern...

Simple Feather & Fan Scarf

by Staci~~snippetsandstash.blogspot.com

Cast on 38 stitches.

Row 1: (RS) Knit.

Row 2: (WS) Purl.

Row 3: K1, *[k2tog] 3 times, [yo, k1] 6 times, [k2tog] 3 times; repeat from * once more, k1.

Row 4: Knit.

Repeat rows 1-4 until scarf reaches desired length. Knit rows 1 and 2 once more. Bind off. I used the sewn bind off because it's nearly invisible. Weave in all ends and block.

Happy Knitting!!!

26 comments:

Nancy said...: It's gorgeous Staci! What a wonderful way to start a year of creativity!; January 1, 2011 at 10:05 AM
kathy b said...: Staci

What a beautiful way to use the sock yarn. The scarf is a finished beauty!; January 1, 2011 at 10:24 AM
barbara said...: Utterly gorgeous!; January 1, 2011 at 10:31 AM
The Hobbit said...: I love knitting with sock yarn.Can never get enough.Will be sure to use this project.Happy New Year!!!; January 1, 2011 at 10:39 AM
Hazel said...: I do love feather and fan! I have made a scarf with it in the past and actually come to think of it I do have some sock yarn that may just work with it. Hmmmm.... you got me thinking. Happy New Year Staci. x; January 1, 2011 at 10:43 AM
Patti-Rocky Mtn Stitcher said...: Love it!! Love it!! Thank you.; January 1, 2011 at 10:45 AM
Siobhán said...: Oh my goodness, that is gorgeous! Great job, Staci!; January 1, 2011 at 10:48 AM
Melissa said...: Beautiful! I can almost feel it's feather weight around my chin - cozy!; January 1, 2011 at 11:00 AM
Berit said...: Looks so warm!

Congratulations on starting the New Year!; January 1, 2011 at 11:37 AM
Blu said...: It's gorgeous! The variation is so pretty!; January 1, 2011 at 12:13 PM
Melanie said...: Lovely!!!; January 1, 2011 at 12:46 PM
Ann at Beadlework. said...: I hope you enjoy another year of beautiful knitting - keep up the lovely work.; January 1, 2011 at 1:40 PM
Annie said...: I think I'd get bored doing so many rows, but the result is so gorgeous! I love how it will be so lightweight.; January 1, 2011 at 3:04 PM
Anonymous said...: Wow, that's yet another stunner! It's almost enough to make me want to buy knitting needles again ;) Seriously, it's really gorgeous :D; January 1, 2011 at 4:45 PM
Paula C. said...: I love it! I need a scarf in those colors so this will be perfect. I think it will be a great one to take along while we are moving. I'll go out and get the yarn tomorrow. Did you get this one at Michael's or JoAnn's? Thanks for the pattern and Happy New Year!; January 1, 2011 at 6:15 PM
Kellie said...: Gorgeous scarf, Staci! Love the yarn you chose. I like knitting with sock yarn and small needles too, but you are right, it does take forever! :); January 2, 2011 at 6:48 AM
Cindy's Stitching said...: very pretty. Happy New Year.; January 2, 2011 at 7:23 AM
Julie said...: A very elegant scarf, thanks for the details on how to make one

Wishing you a wonderful and happy craft filled 2011; January 2, 2011 at 12:42 PM
Virginia G said...: So pretty!

Thanks for the pattern, too.; January 2, 2011 at 5:09 PM
Jan said...: Gosh that is pretty, Staci! I have GOT to learn how to stitch this year!; January 2, 2011 at 5:27 PM
Susimac said...: Its lovely Staci, thankyou

Happy New Year to you as well I'm late coming around wishing everyone it - I hope that 2011 is great for you and I look forward to visiting as always and seeing your wonderful stitching/knitting and finishing - you are very inspirational; January 3, 2011 at 3:57 AM
Connie B said...: LOVE LOVE LOVE the colors in this!!! Nice job!; January 4, 2011 at 6:16 PM
WendyJo said...: love the scarf Staci...very pretty colors; January 4, 2011 at 7:13 PM
Anonymous said...: Lovely!; January 4, 2011 at 9:59 PM
Michele said...: love love love this scraf!; January 5, 2011 at 3:52 PM
Annie Beez said...: Love your ornaments, and that scarf! Wow!! I DO want to make one too!; January 6, 2011 at 7:23 AM

Saturday, January 1, 2011

Fingering Weight Feather and Fan

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