Knitting Scarves

[sixpence]

Many years ago, as a youngsters, in the 50s we used to knit scarves, when it reached the required length we "dropped" some of the stitches to create a sort of ladder effect. I'm sure there was more to the pattern than that, so I'd be so pleased if anyone can remember.

Thanks in advance.

[shaneystar2]

I think it used to be called vertical drop stitch.
Cast on a multiple of 8 stitches and knit three rows.
Next
Knit 1, yarn around needle twice, knit 1; repeat from * across.
Next Row Knit, dropping extra stitches from previous row.
Knit 3 rows.
This will give you a scarf that has the ladders and then a band of three knit rows all the way up.
All I could find amongst my knitting paraphenalia at the moment.
You can do this pattern on any size needles using any yarn weight.

[shaneystar2]

Sorry left out a repeat star.!
Knit 1, *wrap yarn around needle twice, knit 1, repeat from * across.

[sixpence]

Thanks shaneystar. Not quite the one I remember (or is my memory playing tricks, as usual?), but I'm now using your pattern and it's making a nice change.

The only knitting I do at the moment is scarf-making for the Christmas Shoe boxes, so a change of pattern from time to time makes it much more interesting.

[shaneystar2]

I don't do as much as I used to..but have been an avid knitter since I was a child. I knit socks and hats for the shoe boxes.
Happy knitting !

[Bohne]

I remember that as a trick if a jumper ended up too tight.

You drop some stitches in a regular pattern and gain about 1/4 inch per stitch.

:o)