Candle Flame Scarf
Pattern by Doris Formby
This scarf was designed to use the Madeline Tosh
Pashima. For such a soft and special
yarn I wanted to use a lacy and unusual design which would look good on both
sides. The candle flame pattern looks
different on the two sides, but equally intriguing.
For free download in pdf format you can find this on ravelry: Candle Flame Scarf
For free download in pdf format you can find this on ravelry: Candle Flame Scarf
Size: After blocking: 62”x 8 ½”
Materials:
Yarn: 1 skein of Madeline Tosh Pashmina
or any DK weight yarn for a total of 360 yards.
Needles: US
size 5
Instructions:
Cast on 42 stitches.
Knit the first four rows
in garter stitch (knit every row).
Then start to work the 24
row candle flame pattern below.
24-row Candle
flame Pattern with garter stitch edging
Repeat three times between the * * (you may want to place markers between your repeats).
ROW 1: K2,*P2, YO, K1, YO, P2, K2, K2TOG, K3*, P2,
K2
ROW 2: K4, *P6, K2, P3, K2*, K2
ROW 3: K2, *P2, K1, (YO, K1) TWICE, P2, K2, K2TOG,
K2*, P2, K2
ROW 4: K4, *(P5,
K2) TWICE*, K2
ROW 5: K2, *P2, K2, YO, K1, YO, K2, P2, K2, K2TOG,
K1*, P2, K2
ROW 6: K4, *P4, K2, P7, K2*, K2
ROW 7: K2, *P2, K3, YO, K1, YO, K3, P2, K2, K2TOG *,
P2, K2
ROW 8: K4, *P3, K2, P9, K2*, K2
ROW 9: K2,*P2,
K2, K2TOG, K5, P2, K1, K2TOG*, P2, K2
ROW 10: K4, *P2,
K2, P8, K2*, K2
ROW 11: K2, *P2,
K2, K2TOG, K4, P2, K2TOG*, P2, K2
ROW 12: K4, *P1,
K2, P7, K2*, K2
ROW 13: K2,*P2,
K2, K2TOG, K3, P2, YO, K1, YO*, P2, K2
ROW 14: K4, *P3,
K2, P6, K2*, K2
ROW 15: K2,*P2,
K2, K2TOG, K2, P2, (K1, YO) TWICE, K1*, P2, K2
ROW 16: K4, *(P5, K2) TWICE*, K2
ROW 17: K2,*P2,
K2, K2TOG, K1, P2, K2, YO, K1, YO, K2*, P2, K2
ROW 18: K4, *P7,
K2, P4, K2*, K2
ROW 19: K2,*P2,
K2, K2TOG, P2, K3, YO, K1, YO, K3*, P2, K2
ROW 20: K4, *P9,
K2, P3, K2*, K2
ROW 21: K2,*P2,
K1, K2TOG, P2, K2, K2TOG, K5*, P2, K2
ROW 22: K4, *P8,
K2, P2, K2*,K2
ROW 23: K2, *P2,
K2TOG, P2, K2, K2TOG, K4*, P2, K2
ROW 24: K4, *P7,
K2, P1, K2*,K2
Repeat these 24 rows until the desired length has been
reached. Stop knitting in the
candle flame pattern either after row 12 or after row 24. Then work four rows in garter stitch (knit
every row).
Cast off
loosely and block.
Note: Someone recently asked how to make this shawl wider. Here is my answer for everyone’s benefit:
The pattern repeat is over 12 stitches of the original CO stitches and each repeat adds about 2 1/2 inches. So for every 2 1/2 inches of added width add 12 stitches to your CO. Let’s say you want your shawl to be approximately 24 inches wide instead of 8 1/2 inches you would add six lace repeats for a total of nine lace repeats and cast on 9 x 12 + 6 stitches = 114 stitches.
Note: Someone recently asked how to make this shawl wider. Here is my answer for everyone’s benefit:
The pattern repeat is over 12 stitches of the original CO stitches and each repeat adds about 2 1/2 inches. So for every 2 1/2 inches of added width add 12 stitches to your CO. Let’s say you want your shawl to be approximately 24 inches wide instead of 8 1/2 inches you would add six lace repeats for a total of nine lace repeats and cast on 9 x 12 + 6 stitches = 114 stitches.
ENJOY!
Pattern copyright to Doris Formby: You are welcome to use this pattern to knit for yourself or as a gift, or for charity. You may not sell the pattern itself or the finished goods made from this pattern. Please direct any questions to Strickliese on Ravelry. Thank you for knitting my design.
It's beautiful and I'm looking forward to making this for my best friend for Mother's day ! Thank you !
ReplyDeleteI am very glad you like this. Thank you for using my pattern :)
DeleteThis is just beautiful!! I am new to knitting so I need to ask if this is for a beginner?
ReplyDeleteJean, if you can do a 'yarn over' (YO), then this is a very good project for a beginner. Challenging, but not too difficult. You must try! :)
DeleteThank you, beautiful pattern!
ReplyDeleteYou are not going to believe this...
ReplyDeleteA couple of months ago, I bought this really nice yarn. I was going to knit a pair of socks with it, but at $31.oo a ball, it just seemed too pricey for that project, agreed? So I just put it away for the right thing to come along... It did today. Your scarf. The moment I saw the scarf, I knew the yarn I'd use. The real kicker!??!...
it's Madelinetosh Pashmina. I love it!!! I am so jazzed about this. So what color you ask...TERRARIUM. (greenish brown.
Oh wow. Thank you for sharing your story! Now I am all jazzed about it, too. I didn't see your comment until today (more than a year later), sorry! I hope you are happy with your finished scarf.
DeleteThe stitches do not add up to the 42 cast on stitches in every row... how does this work?
DeleteI was looking for a new scarf pattern for a Christmas gift and this is perfect
ReplyDeleteSo happy!
DeleteI am currently knitting this pattern. Tried three times and keep getting the stitch count off. What am I doing incorrectly?
ReplyDeleteThe stitch count changes row to row.
Deleteinteresting that you claim your copyrights on this pattern...
ReplyDeleteI know it from here: http://www.knittingfool.com/StitchIndex/StitchDetail.aspx?StitchID=709
This pattern has been around for some time. I remember knitting a baby blanket years ago, for my nephew who is now 18...so it's been a while. I found the pattern on the sleeve of Bernat baby yarn I had purchased.
DeleteThis pattern, with the same name, has been available on KnitPick's website for years. I have made it several times, and it is lovely.
ReplyDeleteon row two if you follow the pattern of knitting between **there are 45 stitch count not 42. and also on the rest of pattern. So how do you knit only 42.
ReplyDeleteI am a beginner. I do fine until row 7 and then don't seem to have the required number of stitches. I got to this row, started over, got to the row again, started over. I am short stitches for the third repeat. Can you think what I could possibly be doing wrong? Thanks. Guess this is why I am a beginner.
ReplyDeleteIt could be possible your not doing your YO which means yarn over to the front.. By not doing the YO you will be missing stitches as every YO is actually an increase of stitches. K2TOG is a decrease. Just a possible thought for you. Hope this helps to solve your problem. Good Luck.
DeleteIt's georgious. Thanks for sharing the pattern. Can't wait to make it.
ReplyDeleteRow 2 adds up to 45 stitches. Pattern says to cast on 42. Where do the other 3 stitches come from??
ReplyDeleteThe extra three stitches come from the yarn overs.
Deletewhere can I get the pattern for the Mardunk version of the Candle Flame scarf ?
ReplyDeletehttp://www.ravelry.com/projects/Mardunk/candle-flame-scarf
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ReplyDeleteThank You for this beautiful pattern.
ReplyDeletefawn
How can you claim copyright when this same pattern can be found in other places. I don't think its right to claim copyright unless you yourself came up with the pattern.
ReplyDeleteJust finished this and it was very easy. Turned out beautiful, getting ready to block!
ReplyDeletehello row 2 needed 45 stitches..how did you correct this?
DeleteThe number of stitches differs from row to row.
DeleteI have been looking for this scarf for a very long time. I had it photo copied and tried it with a yarn that was just a little too heavy and put the pattern away. It got soaked in a small flooding problem I had and I had no idea where I had found it. Thank you so much. I fell in love with it the first time I saw it. Jan - Ldn, ON
ReplyDeleteI like this knitting pattern of scaf. It is beautiful.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful design. Thank you for sharing.
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ReplyDeleteHallo, excuse me I also would like to do this scarf as a necklace. you may suggest the cast on and bind off and how to join the ends?
Thank you
Mara
I've been looking for something that can be worn against the skin to use my MT Pashmina. This is perfect. I'm going to cast on right now! Truly. (Ramonasgirl at Ravelry)
ReplyDeleteI am working on this scarf at the moment and love the pattern. I've been knitting for years, and found it a bit challenging, until I got into the rhythm!
ReplyDeleteHere is what I found helpful
(K2T = K2TOG)
The even number rows should have the same amount of stitches as the previous odd number row - e.g. Row 2 should have 45 sts, like Row 1, and Row 4 should have 48 sts. like row 3.
And all the YO stitches created in the odd number rows, will be worked as Purl on the even numbered rows.
Row 1 - 45 sts (6 YO & 3 K2T)
Row 3 - 48 sts ( " )
Row 5 - 51 sts ( " )
Row 7 - 54 sts ( '' )
Row 9 - 48 sts (6 K2T & no YO)
Row 11 - 42 sts ( " )
Row 13 - 45 sts (6 YO & 3 K2T)
Row 15 - 48 sts ( " )
Row 17 - 51 sts ( " )
Row 19 - 54 sts ( " )
Row 21 - 48 sts (6 K2T & no YO)
Row 23 - 42 sts ( " )
These hints I've written above are for the original 42 stitch cast on pattern.
I wanted a slightly larger border, so I added 4 more stitches on each side and worked in garter stitch.
Hope this helps.
Geraldine
I am confused, the cast on is 42 sts what sts do I use for the extra 3 for the 1st row as well as the rest of the rows
ReplyDeleteOh what a stunning pattern I got a bargain today five 50g balls of kid mohair with a thread running thru well I have found this pattern thank you so much for sharing xx
ReplyDeleteGeraldine has given a great hint on making this scarf - I had purchased a similar pattern and never could figure out how to make it work. Now that I have Geraldine's input, I have also found that since the place markers remain the same, regardless of how many stitches you increase or decrease, for me the best way to have perfect result, is to count how many stitches each odd row has in between the (*) and to count each time I finish each repeat - for instance for row 1 has repeating cycle of 13 stitches, row 2 has 14. It is important that you check each time you repeat as it is so easy to forget a YO - it turns out perfectly for me, without having to count the number of stitches in each row.
ReplyDeleteIt works for me, maybe it will help somebody else as this is such a beautiful pattern not to be able to figure it out.
Linda
I have made this scarf twice. It's beautiful. I also designed a hat with this pattern to match the scarf. A wonderful gift.
ReplyDeleteThank You. I am glad you like the pattern.
DeleteThis pattern is just gorgeous. All these years later and it’s still being found today. Thank you! Making this for my grandmother.
ReplyDeleteThank you for your kind words. I am happy when one of my patterns gets used :)
DeletePerhaps I should write more?!
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ReplyDeleteBeautiful pattern! Thanks for the pic showing the reverse side! It is truly reversible! I love that in a scarf!
ReplyDeleteCan you please tell me how to make a skinny version of this please? Why s the stitch count ?
ReplyDeleteMaking the scarf more narrow, you would subtract 12 stitches or a multiple of 12 stitches.
DeleteThe pattern repeat is over 12 stitches of the original CO stitches and each repeat adds about 2 1/2 inches. So for every 2 1/2 inches of added width add 12 stitches to your CO. Let’s say you want your shawl to be approximately 24 inches wide instead of 8 1/2 inches you would add six lace repeats for a total of nine lace repeats and cast on 9 x 12 + 6 stitches = 114 stitches.
You’d reverse the calculation for a more narrow scarf and Substrat 12 stitches or a multiple of 12 stitches.
I hope this helps.
The repeat on row 16 is a little confusing. It states *(p5,k2),twice*. So the repeat will be, *p5, k2, p5, k2*. That's across 14 stitches, correct?
ReplyDeletehello! If I wanted to make this MUCH wider - i.e. a baby blanket how would I do the math to get the correct number of stitches?
ReplyDeleteThe pattern does not work out at all, the pattern repeat is supposed to be 12 stitches but there are 1 or 2 rows where the repeat is 13 stitches and not even the first row works out to the original cast on. when other commenters have pointed out the issues, the response is the stitch count changes row to row, so how exactly do you place markers for repeats?
ReplyDeleteHi - I am a “teaching myself to knit” knitter who does mostly simple projects. I’m trying to move toward some intermediate things to challenge myself. I do know how to do most YOs but I don’t know how to do the (YO K1) TWICE in this pattern without ending up with too many stitches added. Also is there anything special/different about knitting any of the other parts of the pattern where there are stitches in parentheses and then TWICE? Thanks so much for helping me.
ReplyDeleteThe stitch count changes as you weave in and out of the flame. Perhaps it is easier to understand when you look at the chart.
DeleteThere is a chart on the last page of one of the versions of the pattern.
Let me know if you still have questions.
Thank you!
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