Jessica from The Hook Nook has been such an inspiration to me since I first started my little business, The Chesapeake Needle, two years ago. She is one of the most encouraging, uplifting people I have ever been lucky enough to meet! Her journey has taught me so much about self-love; overcoming depression and abuse; letting go of toxic attitudes, people, and other influences; and how those doing these things will set you free to live your best life. The more I get to know myself, the more I see how broken I actually am and the more I feel the need to fix myself. However, learning to heal can be an intense, painful process, so it’s best to take it one tiny step at a time. My “She Conquers” tassel scarf design is a tribute to the triumph Jessica has acheived herself, as well as for the victories she has helped others attain through sharing her story. We are loved, we are enough, and we are always worth fighting for.
This scarf is the perfect accessory for those cool spring nights! I love how the tapered rectangle shape works with the yummy textures and the decadent tassels to both draw the eye and hold its attention. This is all good news, but I’ve saved the best for last: it’s large enough to be worn as either an oversized scarf or a light wrap, depending on your mood! Since the pattern uses such simple stitches and techniques, an beginner should be able to complete this pattern with ease. It’s also extremely easy to make adjustment for different weights and fibers! The yarn I chose for this project is Onion No. 4 from Fairlight Fibers in the color “Plum.” This is one of my favorite yarns of all time, as it is soft, sleek, and has a beautiful heathered appearance. I highly recommend it!
Supply List
Approximately 710 yards of DK weight yarn (I used Onion No. 4 from Fairlight Fibers in the color “Plum”)
US size 6 (4.25mm) knitting needles - either straight or circular
Yarn needle
Scissors
***NOTE: This pattern is extremely versatile! Use whatever yarn / needle size you feel comfortable using, just keep in mind that yardage will vary and that you may need to adjust the number of repeats you work for each section***
Key
St - stitch(es)
K - knit
P - purl
WS / RS - wrong side / right side
KFB - knit front and back (Click here for the tutorial!)
K2tog - knit the next two stitches together as one stitch (Click here for the tutorial!)
K2togBL - knit the next two stitches together as one stitch through the back loop (Click here for the tutorial!)
SHE CONQUERS TASSEL SCARF KNIT PATTERN
Increase Section
***NOTE: Depending on the yarn / needles you choose, you may need to adjust the row count in this section to get the right size, making sure to end on a knit row. I knit 104 rows for my increase section and it measured 12” long x 10” wide at its widest point. Your final stitch count for this section will need to be a multiple of 4 + 3 stitches (mine had 55 stitches).***
Cast on 3 st (I used the long tail cast on).
Row 1 (WS): K1, P1, K1.
Row 2 (RS): KFB, K1, KFB (5 st).
Row 3: K2, P1, K2.
Row 4: K across.
***NOTE: From this point on, you will knit across every 4th row in this section. (i.e. Row 4, Row 8, Row 12, Row 16, etc)***
Row 5: P1, K3, P1.
Row 6: KFB, K to last st, KFB (7 st).
***NOTE: From this point on, you will KFB, K to last st, KFB every 4th row in this section. (i.e. Row 2, Row 6, Row 10, Row 14, etc.) This will add 2 st to your stitch count on every 4th row.***
Row 7: K1, P1, K3, P1, K1.
Row 9: K3, P1, K3.
Row 11: K4, P1, K4.
Row 13: K2, P1, K3, P1, K2.
Row 15: (K3, P1) twice, K3.
Row 17: K1, (P1, K3) twice, P1, K1.
Row 19: K2, (P1, K3) twice, P1, K2.
Row 21: (P1, K3) three times, P1.
Row 23: K1, (P1, K3) three times, P1, K1.
Row 25: (K3, P1) three times, K3.
Row 27: (P1, K3) four times, P1.
Row 29: K2, (P1, K3) three times, P1, K2.
Row 31: (K3, P1) four times, K3.
Row 33: K1, (P1, K3) four times, P1, K1.
Row 35: K2, (P1, K3) four times, P1, K2.
Row 37: (P1, K3) five times, P1.
Row 39: K1, (P1, K3) five times, P1, K1.
Row 41: (K3, P1) five times, K3.
Row 43: (P1, K3) six times, P1.
Row 45: K2, (P1, K3) five times, P1, K2.
Row 47: (K3, P1) six times, K3.
Row 49: K1, (P1, K3) six times, P1, K1.
Row 51: K2, (P1, K3) six times, P1, K2.
Row 53: (P1, K3) seven times, P1.
Row 55: K1, (P1, K3) seven times, P1, K1.
Row 57: (K3, P1) seven times, K3.
Row 59: (P1, K3) eight times, P1.
Row 61: K2, (P1, K3) P1, K2.
Row 63: (K3, P1) eight times, K3.
Row 65: K1, (P1, K3) eight times, P1, K1.
Row 67: K2, (P1, K3) eight times, P1, K2.
Row 69: (P1, K3) nine times, P1.
Row 71: K1, (P1, K3) nine times, P1, K1.
Row 73: (K3, P1) nine times, K3.
Row 75: (P1, K3) ten times, P1.
Row 77: K2, (P1, K3) nine times, P1, K2.
Row 79: (K3, P1) ten times, K3.
Row 81: K1, (P1, K3) ten times, P1, K1.
Row 83: K2, (P1, K3) ten times, P1, K2.
Row 85: (P1, K3) eleven times, P1.
Row 87: K1, (P1, K3) eleven times, P1, K1.
Row 89: (K3, P1) eleven times, K3.
Row 91: (P1, K3) twelve times, P1.
Row 93: K2, (P1, K3) eleven times, P1, K2.
Row 95: (K3, P1) twelve times, K3.
Row 97: K1, (P1, K3) twelve times, P1, K1.
Row 99: K2, (P1, K3) twelve times, P1, K2.
Row 101: (P1, K3) thirteen times, P1.
Row 103: K1, (P1, K3) thirteen times, P1, K1.
Row 104: K across. (Final stitch count - 55 st)
Main Body
Rows 1 & 3: (K3, P1) thirteen times, K3.
Row 2 and all other even rows: K across.
Rows 5 & 7: K1, (P1, K3) thirteen times, P1, K1.
Repeat rows 1 - 8 until your scarf reaches 70" long, or desired length.
Decrease Section
Row 1 (WS): (K3, P1) thirteen times, K3.
Row 2 (RS): K2tog, K to last 2 st, K2togBL (53 st).
Row 3: K2, (P1, K3) twelve times, P1, K2.
Row 4: K across.
***NOTE: From this point on, you will knit across every 4th row in this section. (i.e. Row 4, Row 8, Row 12, Row 16, etc)***
Row 5: (P1, K3) thirteen times, P1.
Row 6: K2tog, K to last 2 st, K2togBL (51 st).
***NOTE: From this point on, you will K2tog, K to last 2 st, K2togBL every 4th row in this section. (i.e. Row 2, Row 6, Row 10, Row 14, etc.) This will decrease your stitch count by 2 st on every 4th row.***
Row 7: (K3, P1) twelve times, K3.
Row 9: K1, (P1, K3) twelve times, P1, K1.
Row 11: (P1, K3) twelve times, P1.
Row 13: K2, (P1, K3) eleven times, P1, K2.
Row 15: K1, (P1, K3) eleven times, P1, K1.
Row 17: (K3, P1) eleven times, K3.
Row 19: K2, (P1, K3) ten times, P1, K2.
Row 21: (P1, K3) eleven times, P1.
Row 23: (K3, P1) ten times, K3.
Row 25: K1, (P1, K3) ten times, P1, K1.
Row 27: (P1, K3) ten times, P1.
Row 29: K2 (P1, K3) nine times, P1, K2.
Row 31: K1, (P1, K3) nine times, P1, K1.
Row 33: (K3, P1) nine times, K3.
Row 35: K2, (P1, K3) eight times, P1, K2.
Row 37: (P1, K3) nine times, P1.
Row 39: (K3, P1) eight times, K3.
Row 41: K1, (P1, K3) eight times, P1, K1.
Row 43: (P1, K3) eight times, P1.
Row 45: K2, (P1, K3) seven times, P1, K2.
Row 47: K1, (P1, K3) seven times, P1, K1.
Row 49: (K3, P1) seven times, K3.
Row 51: K2, (P1, K3) six times, P1, K2.
Row 53: (P1, K3) seven times, P1.
Row 55: (K3, P1) six times, K3.
Row 57: K1, (P1, K3) six times, P1, K1.
Row 59: (P1, K3) six times, P1.
Row 61: K2, (P1, K3) five times, P1, K2.
Row 63: K1, (P1, K3) five times, P1, K1.
Row 65: (K3, P1) five times, K3.
Row 67: K2, (P1, K3) four times, P1, K2.
Row 69: (P1, K3) five times, P1.
Row 71: (K3, P1) four times, K3.
Row 73: K1, (P1, K3) four times, P1, K1.
Row 75: (P1, K3) four times, P1.
Row 77: K2, (P1, K3) three times, P1, K2.
Row 79: K1, (P1, K3) three times, P1, K1.
Row 81: (K3, P1) three times, K3.
Row 83: K2, (P1, K3) twice, P1, K2.
Row 85: (P1, K3) three times, P1.
Row 87: (K3, P1) twice, K3.
Row 89: K1, (P1, K3) twice, P1, K1.
Row 91: (P1, K3) twice, P1.
Row 93: K2, P1, K3, P1, K2.
Row 95: K1, P1, K3, P1, K1.
Row 97: K3, P1, K3.
Row 99: K2, P1, K2.
Row 101: P1, K3, P1. (Final stitch count - 3 st)
Row 103: K3tog.
Make 2 identical tassels. (Click here for the tutorial!)
Attach one tassel to each pointed end of the scarf. Now you're ready to go kick ass in your new She Conquers Tassel Scarf! Jessica and I would love to see your finished creations. Tag your project photos on Instagram with @thechesapeakeneedle and @the.hook.nook, and use the hashtag #SheConquersScarf so that we can find you easily!
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