The mistake rib we used last week is really attractive, but I think I like cartridge-belt rib even more (strongly dislike the name though). These two look almost identical, but the latter is also a lot easier to work, as it involves no purl stitches (you slip them instead). In conclusion, a really cool rib stitch which is extremely easy to knit and very attractive two. Like any rib stitch, this stitch pattern is particularly great for men's scarves, since it does not curl and looks very manly indeed (for some reason I cannot grasp, my husbie is very worried that I intend to knit some pinky lacy thing for him, I swear I have never given him a reason for it).
- Yarn:
- 4 skeins (400g, 480m/520yd) of Malabrigo Mecha.
- Needles:
- 8mm/US11.
- Gauge:
- 20st = 10cm = 4in.
- Size:
- 180 x 25 sqcm.
- Notions:
- one tapestry needle (to weave in the ends).
- Abbreviations:
- sl1wyif: slip one purlwise with yarn in front.
Pattern
Using long-tail or another relatively stretchy cast-on, cast-on 51 stitches (multiples of 4 plus 3).
- Odd rows:
- k3, * sl1wyif, k3, repeat from * to end.
- Even rows:
- k1, * sl1wyif, k3, repeat from * until there are 2 st left, sl1wyif, k1.
Repeat these two rows until desired height is reached or until there is just enough yarn left to bind off. Bind off loosely using sewn bind-off to better match the long-tail CO. Weave in the ends and block it (try to stretch it sideways as the scarf will naturally stretch in the opposite direction).
Hello, I knitted your forty four scarf where you cast on 35 stitches. I love the scarf and want to make another one. However I'd like to make it a bit narrower. If I cast on 31 stitches, will the cartridge rib look the same? Or will it be off center?
ReplyDeleteHello, yes, 31 stitches will work too. As I mention in the pattern any multiple of 4 plus 3 works for this stitch pattern.
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