Night before last, without a thought (or even a nod) to Scarf Style, I started another scarf.
Yes, I know I have a bazillion unfinished projects. I know I have a beautiful book full of absolutely lovely scarf patterns. What can I tell you? I was bored Tuesday evening and at this point, the hands sometimes pick up the needles with ideas of their own. Besides, this scarf isn’t for me :)
I give you…
The Dulaan Scarf
I’ve been thinking for a while now that it would be cool to create something just for the Dulann project (click the button on the sidebar for further information). Not that the patterns that are being used (and which I have used myself) aren’t perfectly splendid - they are. Only that I thought it would be nice if something had its inception here, as part of a project who’s sole aim is to help people stay warm.
Lionbrand Fisherman’s Wool
I had only used Lionbrand’s Fisherman’s wool briefly once before and I’m rather surprised at how nice it is to work with - smooth, even, no knots (so far) that I didn’t put there. I know it’s dyeable and I fully intend to give that a try before long. It has to be the best wool value on the market. I can get this at my local A. C. Moore for about $6.00 per 8oz. skein which is roughly equivalent to $1.31/50 grams. Pretty decent price for wool!
The Dulann Scarf
Materials
Lionbrand Fisherman’s Wool
Size 7 (US) needles
Gauge: 4 sts and 8 rows/inch in seed stitch
Width: About 6”, unblocked
Length: As desired
C4R: Slip 2 sts to cable needle and hold in back of work. Knit 2 sts, then knit the 2 sts from the cable needle.
C4L: Slip 2 sts to cable needle and hold in front of work. Knit 2 sts, then knit the 2 sts from the cable needle.
MB (Make bobble): Treating next two sts on left needle as 1 st, K, YO, K into this stitch. Turn and P3. Lift the second and third sts, one at a time, over the first st and off the needle. One st remains. Knit into the front and back of this st.
Cast on 39 sts
Row 1 (RS): Sl1 purlwise, (P1, K1) twice, *P2, K8, P2, K1, (P1, K1) twice; repeat from * to end.
Row 2 (and all wrong-side rows): Sl1 purlwise, P1, K1, P1, K3, P8, K3, P1, K1, P1, K3, P8, K3, (P1, K1) twice.
Row 3: Sl1 purlwise, (P1, K1) twice, *P2, K8, P2, K1, (P1, K1) twice; repeat from * to end.
Row 5: S1 purlwise, (P1, K1) twice, *P2, C4R, C4L, P2, K1, (P1, K1) twice; repeat from * to end.
Row 7: Sl1 purlwise, (P1, K1) twice, *P2, K8, P2, K1, (P1, K1) twice; repeat from * to end.
Row 9: Sl1 purlwise, (P1, K1) twice, *P2, K3, MB, K3, P2, K1, (P1, K1) twice; repeat from * to end.
Row 11: Sl1 purlwise, (P1, K1) twice, *P2, K8, P2, K1, (P1, K1) twice; repeat from * to end.
Row 13: Sl1 purlwise, (P1, K1) twice, *P2, C4L, C4R, P2, K1, (P1, K1) twice; repeat from * to end.
Row 15: Sl1 purlwise, (P1, K1) twice, P2, K2, C4L, K2, P2, K1, (P1, K1) twice, P2, K2, C4R, K2, P2, K1, (P1, K1) twice.
Row 17: Sl1 purlwise, (P1, K1) twice, *P2, C4R, C4L, P2, K1, (P1, K1) twice; repeat from * to end.
Row 18: Repeat Row 2.
Repeat Rows 7 - 18 for pattern. When desired length has been reached, after row 18, work rows 1 and 2 again. Bind off in pattern.
I would be very grateful if you would let me know if you have any problems with or find any mistakes in this pattern so that I can fix them :)
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Ooh, lovely scarf. The cables and bobbles look really crisp and stand out well.
Great pattern, Robbyn - I need to get crackin’ on my Dulaan scarf. :)
Love it, love it ,love it!!! Cables and bobbles are two of my favorite things. I will put this on the list of the many things I want to knit. Also, I am going to try your sausage ,sauerkraut dinner too. It sounded yummy.
Pam - Thank you :) It’s fun to work because I don’t get bored with the pattern.
Bron - Knowing how you feel about bobbles, your compliment is especially appreciated :)
Maureen - Me too! Bobbles and cables keep me interested both as a knitter and as an observer.
I hope you enjoy the sausage and sauerkraut - it’s awesome :)
cables and bobbles are such a robbyn trademark, and you’ve really combined them beautifully- someone in a faraway cold cold place is going to have something wonderful to help keep him/her warm-
i think the fishermen’s wool is a great utility fiber- it can do almost anything, but it doesn’t get much applause-
stay happy-
Barb - Trademark? I have a trademark? Cool - who knew?
I want tokep playing with the Fisherman’s Wool, but so far I really agree with you - very useful stuff :)
I gotta say, dear Robbyn, your post today and the beautiful, beautiful pattern are one of the highlights for me of the entire Dulaan project. The instant I saw the picture and the name of the scarf, I was on the phone with TMK, saying, “Oh, my Gawd, did you SEE what Robbyn did?” Okay, maybe not the *instant,* because it did take me few seconds to wipe the tears from my eyes (no lie) and get the goose bumps to go away. Amazing. Thank you. I’ll be sure to promote it on my blog tomorrow!
I heart you for this! You are an
Drat. That last sentence was supposed to read:
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Ryan - It seemed the least I could do. I hope everybody makes one :) God knows we’ve got the warmth to share.
Beautiful scarf! It’s amazing how this project has grabbed the attention of so many knitters, scattered from here to there and back again. I’m busy knitting two layer hats from a bag of acrylic yarn a woman in my exercise class gave me while I read blogs and list mail. I know acrylic is not as warm as wool but two layers over the entire head of a child with four layers over the ears has got to help. I also knit a neck gaiter and have yarn for another one of those. I got some fleece to make a couple of blankets too. Then it will be time to box it all up and ship it off to F.I.R.E. None of my stuff is as pretty as your scarf, though.
testing….testing….
Charlotte - I have many acrylic things in my box too; I’m quite certain that a cold little pair of ears is going to absolutely love your hats :)
The neck gaiters sound like a terrific idea too!
Bron - Coming in loud and clear, darlin’!
Robbyn, that’s gorgeous. Thanks for the pattern. I will be printing it out to put on the NEXT pile.
Rob - Oh please post a picture if you make it? I’d love to see what your beautiful tase in yarn makes of this!
Hi Robbyn! Just had to pop over and see the Dulaan Scarf after Ms. Ryan mentioned it. So beautiful! I have never tried bobbles and I am oh so new to cables, but now I must do both. I want to make that scarf.
Have a great day!
Oh, and consider yourself stalked. 
Angie - LOL! Well, I’m very flattered and consider myself in very good company indeed :) If you have any problems with the pattern, let me know, okay?
