Peek-a-Bead Scarf

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I named this scarf "Peek-a-Bead" because of the beaded accents nestling within a honeycomb of colorful knit fabric. Self-shaping edges, along with a pleasingly reversible textured knit/purl design, make this scarf extra fun to knit and a sure hit to wear.

Shown in Crystal Palace Sausalito color #8308 Monet.
Miyuki seed beads color #430 Blue-lined White Ceylon

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This project is good for the advancing beginner because the row has a small number of stitches and the stitch pattern is easy to see and memorize. Peek-a-Bead will also appeal to the skilled knitter looking for some relatively mindless knitting yet something to retain the interest.

Features

• textured knit and purl for pleasing reversibility
• undulating movement of color (to emphasize yarn with long runs of color)
• self-shaping edges
• and of course beaded accents here and there to add to the interest, rather than detract from the flowing colors of the yarn

Sizing: 6" by 84" washed and lightly blocked
Yarn: 400 yards fingering weight
Beads: 214 size 6/0 (4mm) - approx 18g
Suggested needles: US 6 (4 mm)
Gauge: 7 stitches per inch over pattern stitch (approx 6 stitches per inch over stockinette)
Other notions:
small crochet hook or similar for placing beads
tapestry needle for finishing ends
Construction: worked flat in rows from one end to the other in one piece, no sewing or grafting
Stitch instructions: charted and written
Stitches used: knit, purl, slip, p2tog, p3tog, yarn over
Special techniques: place bead on stitch with a crochet hook
Stitch instructions: charted and written
Skill level: advanced beginner

Inspiration and Design Process (at the Jackie E-S Blog)

• What will it become? designing with Crystal Palace Sausalito
• What is it becoming? Crystal Palace Sausalito

High-resolution photos are available on Flickr.

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Also see other Lace Scarves in the Jackie E-S Design Collections.