This is an old project, from 2004, that I've been thinking about lately. It was so lovely, soft, simple. A perfect gift knit, and it was a gift, for my friend Kim. I made it for her right before we went on our first Cycle Oregon adventure together.
I was cleaning up some things, and thought it would be good to make a post with the pattern for this scarf. For me, because I want to make it again (maybe with Malabrigo and bigger needles this time), and for anyone else who might like to try it.
Yarn: Classic Elite Miracle, Pressed Olive (but we know it's really creamed spinach), 2 skeins make a 4.5 foot or so scarf.
Needles: US size 8.
Cast on 33.
Row 1 (and all odd rows): K2, yo, k3, slip 1 k2tog psso, k3, yo, k1, yo, k3, slip 1 k2tog psso, k3, yo, k1, yo, k3, slip 1 k2tog psso, k3, yo, k2.
Row (and all even rows): Purl.
Make sure to block with plenty of pins to make the lace come to life.
oooh pretty! queued! just in case ;)
Posted by: korin | 2007.12.04 at 22:11
Wow, that's really lovely!
Just yesterday I was wanting to try out lace on something I'd actually wear (the knitty pattern Branching Out is good for beginners, I hear, but not my style), and this looks perfect. Thank you!
Posted by: Christina | 2007.12.05 at 03:36
I made a couple of scarves using your creamed spinach pattern, after you originally posted it. It does make a lovely scarf and I'll probably go back to it again. Thanks for sharing!
Posted by: Olivia | 2007.12.05 at 04:21
HI- I'm new to your blog. I love your Juniper Bonnet pattern. It helped me greatly this weekend to figure out how to finish a bonnet I was working on. Thanks! You make so many beautiful things.
Posted by: Jenna | 2007.12.05 at 06:29
gorgeous. delicious! thanks for the deets
Posted by: kelli ann | 2007.12.05 at 07:11
Love it love it love it, you rule once again!
Posted by: Heather | 2007.12.05 at 12:44
That is so in my queue! I have a skein of seawool that I didn't know what to do with, now I know! Thanks.
Posted by: aimee noel | 2007.12.05 at 14:02
Purty! I have some yarn bought from a spinner at the Arizona State Fair that just may be perfect--it'll be Mashed Turnips to go with the Creamed Spinach.
Mmmmm, comfortfoodyarns.
(Hey, sounds like a brand name, no?)
Posted by: kt | 2007.12.06 at 22:23
I love the scarf and thanks for the pattern! One made from Malabrigo would be amazing!!
Posted by: Grace | 2007.12.07 at 20:56
First visit to your blog-- and when I saw your spinach scarf.. I realized that I had knit a scarf using the same stitch pattern out of a soft thin mohair.. w/ subtle color changes.. a soft periwinkle blue for a best friend that I rarely see now-- because we live thousands of miles apart now.
I liked it so much that a couple of years ago- I made one for myself. I need to go and dig it out of the 'scarf pile'.. and wear it this week.
Your scarf is lovely.
Posted by: Jeannie (in Korea, for now) | 2007.12.14 at 06:34
almost done with this beautiful scarf...but not sure about casting off...does it matter which row i cast off on? will i have pointy ends like on the cast on?!
Posted by: bjs | 2007.12.26 at 17:53
I am in the process of making this scarf for my Mom. I love it and so does she. It seems though, in order to even out each edge, that each right side row should start with k3 insteaad of k2. Maybe I'm not following the pattern right though...
Posted by: Bonnie | 2008.02.01 at 08:53
Oh, this is beautiful! Thank you for the pattern!
Posted by: firstcall | 2008.08.05 at 09:44
I love this patter but I'm not sure how it is I should cast off? How did you cast off for this pattern?
Posted by: Syania | 2008.09.11 at 12:19
I love this patter but I'm not sure how it is I should cast off? How did you cast off for this pattern?
Posted by: Syania | 2008.09.11 at 12:19
Thank you so much for this pattern. I have used it twice with two different types of yarn and have received nothing but compliments. Buen trabajo!
Posted by: Katie | 2008.11.30 at 12:33
Thank you so much for this pattern. I have used it twice with two different types of yarn and have received nothing but compliments. Buen trabajo!
Posted by: Katie | 2008.11.30 at 12:35
Hi,
Semi-New knitter here. Love the Cream Spinach Scarf pattern and would love to use it to make a shawl. Could you tell me how I would increase the pattern. Would I just repeat the yo and k2tog's?
Posted by: Mela | 2009.02.17 at 11:48
Would like to know how to cast off?
Barbara
Posted by: Barbara Storace | 2009.04.20 at 12:55
This scarf is lovely and I've always wanted to try Malabrigo. It's going on my "to knit" pile for sure. Thanks.
Posted by: Beth | 2009.07.28 at 09:59
need to know how to cast off The cream of spinach scarf
Thank you
Carla
Posted by: carla | 2009.08.09 at 10:40
Can someone please explain how to cast off the cream of spinach scarf?
Posted by: Veronica | 2009.11.04 at 07:03
Why no answer about casting off? People want to know ...
Posted by: Cindy | 2009.11.19 at 16:04
I'm also looking for help with casting off. Love the scarf, but frustrated with trying to end it
Posted by: Chandra | 2009.11.25 at 08:40
Hi, Love the pattern, but when I tried , the third row did not work out (I could not complete the pattern because the number of stitches was off)...how many stitches should be on the needle after the first row? I am a beginner and would love to try the cream of spinach scarf!!!!!
Thanks so much!!! Terry
Posted by: Terry | 2009.11.28 at 11:09