Katoomba Track Scarf Knitting Design

THE SCARF 

The Katoomba Track Scarf began when I made my husband a Slouchy Beanie and Mittens. And of course he wanted a handmade warm and comfortable scarf with simple lines to match! 

So I tried a few different swatches and everything was too fussy, too busy and just not right. Eventually he said he wanted a scarf out of plain stocking stitch, guys love plain he kept telling me. And I kept telling him that people didn't make scarves out of stocking stitch because the edges roll and they never sit right.  But he was insistent...

So I was stuck until one night when I was lying awake at 3am (as you do) and it hit me. Do a rib border! It would match and be plain. So I tried it and loved it! It doesn't roll like stocking stitch and looks like a railway or bush track. 

Since it was created to match the Katoomba Slouchy Beanie, it became the Katoomba Track Scarf. And one I'll definitely be knitting again. It's a great unisex scarf and really shows off the yarn you choose to use. 

THE MEASUREMENTS

The Katoomba Track Scarf measures 63"/160cm long and 7"/18cm wide. 

THE GAUGE

14sts and 20 rows to 4”/10cm by 4”/10cm square over stocking stitch using 7.00mm needles.

THE MATERIALS 

• 4 x 50g/50m/55yds balls of 14ply/super bulky. (I use 100% Australian Wool) 
• 7.00mm/US11 knitting needles. 
• Wool Needle. 

THE ABBREVIATIONS

K - Knit

P- Purl

Rep - Repeat

St/s- Stitch/es

THE PATTERN

Cast on 28 sts.

Rib Section 

Row 1: K3, *P2, K2, rep from * to last 3 sts, K3. (28sts)

Row 2: P3, *K2, P2, rep from * to last 3 sts, K3.

Rep rows 1 and 2, 3 more times (8 rows in total).

Main Section

Row 1: K3, P2, K2, P2, K10, P2, K2, P2, K3. (28sts)

Row 2: P3, K2, P2, K2, P10, K2, P2, K2, P3.

Rep rows 1 and 2 until scarf is 62"/157.5cm or desired length making sure that there is at least 10g/10m of yarn left.

Rib Section

Row 1: K3, *P2, K2, rep from * to last 3 sts, K3. (28sts)

Row 2: P3, *K2, P2, rep from * to last 3 sts, K3.

Rep rows 1 and 2, 3 more times (8 rows in total).

Bind off loosely in rib.

Sew in ends using wool needle. For best results always block your knitting.
For a tutorial on Blocking your Knits check out my blog post here.

I hope you enjoy your Katoomba Track Scarf! 

If you would like me to make the scarf for you in an amazing array of colours from 100% Australian Wool then check out my Etsy shop here :) 

If you'd like the pattern for the matching beanie then that's available in my Etsy shop here. 

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Hi I’m Adelaide and this is my blog for my BlueMtns Knits shop. Here I plan to share my knitting passion, inspiration and behind the scenes of Blue Mtns Knits: Australian hand knits, knitting designs and kits. 

At Wentworth Falls wearing the Katoomba Slouchy Beanie and Scarf

But first a bit about me...

 For the last eight years I have worked in the Australian craft industry, helping customers, teaching and textile designing. With my passion still going strong I realised I wanted to get back to where I started. The hands on making, the working with yarn, the envisioning of what two needles and some strings of wool can create and most importantly connecting with other lovers of handmade craft. So Blue Mtns Knits was born J

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Named after where I live in the Blue Mountains, Australia. Blue Mtns Knits embodies my beliefs of,

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All my knitted creations use 100% Australian wool. Australia has a proud heritage of quality wool produce and here at Blue Mtns Knits we embrace it. My designs are available in Australian New Wool: a traditional rugged rustic yarn that embodies the pioneer spirit or the beautiful Australian Merino: a high quality 19 micron this yarn captures your senses with its wonderfully soft and cosy touch.

 Thoughtful Design

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 My knitting designs are inspired by both the beauty and the practical needs of the natural Blue Mountains landscape (especially in the cold chill of winter). With a modern aesthetic that ties in to our traditional wool heritage, these creations will be the ones you or your loved ones enjoy wearing this winter to keep yourselves warm, cosy and looking good ;-)  

Handmade from Me to You

Hand Knitting

All garments and accessories are crafted by hand and by me J. Being hand knitted, they have a life of their own. A unique body and rustic texture. And they are created with a deep felt love for knitting and wool that together makes every single piece special. 

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At Wentworth Falls wearing the Katoomba Slouchy Beanie, Scarf and Mittens. 

 I also believe in spreading the knitting love. With just the want, the will and the time to try, anyone can hand knit. The benefits are not just unique and amazing winter warmers but knitting’s relaxing rhythmic repetition has been medically linked with improving your health including reducing stress, enriching your memory and growing your dexterity.  If you want to start knitting I’ll be running a ‘Knit Starter’ series so stay tuned for more.  

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