[Nfb-krafters-korner] NeedleSize for Double Basketweave

Thu Feb 7 14:49:30 UTC 2013

Would a basket weave be good in a speckle or sparkle?

What is wrong with a chunky.  The stitches would be more distinct, right?

Terry P.

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From: River Woman [mailto:riverwoman at zoominternet.net] 
Sent: Thursday, February 07, 2013 8:38 AM
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Subject: Re: [Nfb-krafters-korner] NeedleSize for Double Basketweave

I have looked and I used size 8 knitting  needles for the scarves I have made - I made about 6 at this time.

Also, I used that size 8 for both the Worsted Weight yarn and the Fingering or Sport Weight yarns.

Worsted Scarf will measure 6 inches wide at the widest part of the pattern.

Sport or Fingering Yarn will measure 4 1/2 inches wide at the widest part of the pattern.

Both retain the wonderful texture of this pattern perfectly. I would use only a solid color for maximum pattern effects. I think if you choose a patterned or painted yarn, it will make a lot of the detail vanish.

The beauty of this pattern is that the edges are very fluid and undulating - not rigid and sharp like a traditional basketweave pattern.  The edges go in and out like soft waves on the beach. This, combined with the very dynamic patterning of the scarf, make it truly stunning. I think you'll like it as much as I do. Let me know what you think of it if you make it.

I have another one on the needles right now, using Red Heart Sport Weight yarn - and it is so nice and soft.

Happy knitting.
Lynda Lambert
River Road Studio, Since 1976
Village of Wurtemburg, PA 16117

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From: "Susan Roe" <dogwoodfarm at verizon.net>
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Sent: Thursday, February 07, 2013 6:51 AM
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> Thank you Linda.  I appreciate this pattern.
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> Susan
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>> Copyright Interweave Press LLC. Not to be reprinted. All rights reserved.
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>> Basketweave Scarf
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>> Tapestry needle.
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>> GAUGE:
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>> 18 sts and 24 rows = 4" (10 cm) in St st; 28 sts = 41⁄2"
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>> (11 .5 cm) wide in double basket patt.
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>> skill level:
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>> Easy. .
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>> Stitch Guide:
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>> CO 28 sts. Work double basket patt as foll:
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>> Rows 1 and 5: (RS) K11 , p2, k2, p2, k11 .
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>> Rows 2 and 6: P1, k8, p2, [k2, p2] 2 times, k8, p1.
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>> Rows 3 and 7: K1, p8, [k2, p2] 2 times, k2, p8, k1.
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>> Rows 4 and 8: P11 , k2, p2, k2, p11 .
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>> Row 9: Knit.
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>> Rows 10 and 14: [P2, k2] 2 times, p12, [k2, p2] 2 times.
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>> Rows 11 and 15: [K2, p2] 2 times, k2, p8, [k2, p2] 2
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>> times, k2.
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>> Rows 12 and 16: [P2, k2] 2 times, p2, k8, [p2, k2] 2
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>> times, p2.
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>> Rows 13 and 17: [K2, p2] 2 times, k12, [p2, k2] 2 times.
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>> Row 18: Purl.
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>> Rep Rows 1–8 until only enough yarn remains to BO,
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>> ending with Row 8 or 17. BO all sts. Weave in loose ends.
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>> Block lightly if desired. -
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