Diamonds Are ForeverInfinity Scarf

designed by Robyn M. Schrager

The PatternSkill Level: Intermediate Finished measurements: 68" long x 6½" wide, blocked flat

YARN Soft Linen by Classic Elite Yarns(35% linen, 35% wool, 30% baby alpaca; 50 g = approx 137 yards) 2 balls 2205 Royal Purple

NEEDLES Knitting needles in size US 8 (5 mm) or size to obtain gauge.

OTHER MATERIALS Tapestry needle

GAUGE20 sts and 28 rows = 4” in Gater Stitch Diamonds pattern, blocked. Note: Gauge is not crucial for the success of this design, but you may require more or less yarn if your gauge is different.

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The Yarn

Kumara85% extrafine Merino, 15% baby camel

Kumara is a blend of extrafine Merino and baby camel hair. Merino is a warm and buoyant fiber that takes dyes beautifully; camel is a super soft fiber that, because of its short staple length, adds a lovely halo. The Merino component is dyed before it is spun with the undyed camel hair. The blend of dyed and undyed fibers makes soft, muted colors. Kumara’s six twisted plies yield great stitch definition.

NOTES1. Slip last stitch of every row purlwise wyif.2. Scarf can be knit with or without Large Diamond patt. If worked without Large Diamond patt, begin scarf with Garter Stitch Diamonds patt and continue as written.3. Piece is worked flat and can be left unseamed, as a scarf, or sewn into a loop (with or without a twist).

PATTERN STITCHES Garter Stitch Diamonds Pattern (multiple of 10 sts + 3; 12 row rep)(also, see chart on page 3)Row 1 (RS): K1, *k3, k2tog, yo, k1, yo, ssk, k2; rep from * to last 2 sts, k1, sl1 wyif.Row 2 and all WS rows: Knit to last st, sl1 wyif.Row 3: K1, *k2, k2tog, yo, k3, yo, ssk, k1; rep from * to last 2 sts, k1, sl1 wyif.Row 5: K1, *k1, k2tog, yo, k5, yo, ssk; rep from * to last 2 sts, k1, sl1 wyif.Row 7: K1, *k1, yo, ssk, k5, k2tog, yo; rep from * to last 2 sts, k1, sl1 wyif.Row 9: K1, *k2, yo, ssk, k3, k2tog, yo, k1; rep from * to last 2 sts, k1, sl1 wyif.Row 11: K1, *k3, yo, ssk, k1, k2tog, yo, k2; rep from * to last 2 sts, k1, sl1 wyif.Row 12 (WS): Knit to last st, sl1 wyif.Rep rows 1–12 for Garter Stitch Diamonds patt.

Large Diamonds Pattern (panel of 33 sts; 48 row rep)(also, see chart on page 3)Note: Stitch count does not remain constant.Rows 1, 3, 5, 7, 9, 11, 13, 15, 17, 19 and 21 (RS): K2, k2tog, yo, k2tog, knit to last 6 sts, k2tog, yo, k2tog, k1, sl1 wyif – 2 sts dec’d.Row 2 and all WS rows: Knit to last st, sl1 wyif.Note: after completing Row 21, 11 sts remain.Row 23 (RS): K1, k2tog, yo, k3tog, yo, k2tog, k1, sl1 wyif – 2 sts dec’d.Rows 25, 27, 29, 31, 33, 35, 37, 39, 41, 43, 45 and 47 (RS): K3, yo, knit to last 3 sts, yo, k2, sl1 wyif – 2 sts inc’d.Row 48: Knit to last st, sl 1 wyif – 33 sts.Rep rows 1–48 for Large Diamonds patt.

ABBREVIATIONSapprox: approximatelyBO: bind offCO: cast ondec(‘d): decrease(d)inc(‘d): increasedk: knitk2tog: knit two stitches together (1 st dec’d)k3tog: knit three stitches together (2 sts dec’d)patt: patternrep: repeatRS: right side sl: slipssk: (slip, slip, knit) slip 2 sts, 1 at a time, knitwise to the right hand needle; insert tip of left hand needle into the fronts of the two slipped sts and use right hand needle to knit them together (1 st dec’d)st(s): stitch(es)WS: wrong side wyif: with yarn in frontyo: yarn over (1 st inc’d)

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From the Designer

As Education Coordinator for Kirkwood Knittery, and past VP for Education of the Greater St. Louis Knitters’ Guild, Robyn M. Schrager believes that any knitter or crocheter will manage to acquire the skills needed to tackle any design they truly want to create. If the project turns out to look more complex than the actual process, with a pattern written as an educational guide, so much the better.

Diamonds Are Forever is the perfect beginner lace project. It gives the new knitter experience in both right- and left-leaning decreases, as well as with yarn over outlines. Many knitters have worked the Large Diamond section as their first dishcloth project; This scarf shows that with just a slight difference you can be happily knitting lace successfully - no purling required.

CEY’s Soft Linen is the perfect combination of warmth, softness, body and drape, with the bonus of blocking beautifully. The variety of colors available in this 2-skein project make it a perfect gift choice for those special people on your list, or indulge yourself by adding it to your own wardrobe.

Robyn M. Schrager • www.kirkwoodknittery.com

© 2011 Robyn M. Schrager & Classic Elite Yarns • www.classiceliteyarns.com • blog.classiceliteyarns.com • @CEYarns

This pattern is specifically for private use only. All commercial uses involving reproduction of this pattern or duplication of this garment is prohibited unless specifically licensed in writing by copyright owner.For more information about this design, visit www.classiceliteyarns.com/WebLetter/WebLetters.php

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SCARF CO 33 sts. If desired, work Large Diamonds patt twice. Switch to Garter St Diamonds patt and work 26 reps of patt (scarf is approx 58” long) or until approx 60” of yarn is left. BO all sts.

FINISHING Weave in ends and block. If desired to form loop, use mattress or whip st to seam CO edge to BO edge, with or without a ½ twist.