Santorini Kerchief
designed by Susan Mills
Santorini
Santorini's colorways sing along
the matte and shiny textures
inherent in the yarn, adding
vibrant color to warm-weather
garments, wraps and scarves.
Skill Level
Intermediate
Finished Measurements
Approx 19½" across top edge and 13½"
deep from point to center of top edge.
Yarn
Santorini by Classic Elite Yarns
(58% viscose, 42% cotton;
50 g = approx 125 yards)
1 ball 2154 Dream
Needles
Knitting needles in size US6 (4 mm) or
size to obtain gauge.
For optional I-Cord closure: Two dpn
in same size.
Gauge
20 sts and 24 rows = 4" in Stockinette
stitch, blocked. Take time to save
time, check your gauge.
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originally published in Issue 443 of the CEY Web-Letter • www.classiceliteyarns.com • blog.classiceliteyarns.com • @CEYarns
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Pattern Stitches
I-Cord: Using 2 dpns, *knit 1 row; without turning the work, slide the sts to
the RH end of needle, pull yarn tightly from end of row, (behind the sts); rep
from * until cord measures desired length.
Kerchief
CO 2 sts.
Inc row: Kfb, k to end – 1 st inc’d.
Rep Inc row until you have 7 sts.
Est pattern:
Row 1 (RS): K3, yo, k until 3 sts rem, yo, k3 – 9 sts; 2 sts inc’d.
Row 2 (WS): K3, purl until 3 sts rem, k3.
Rep rows 1 and 2, 43 times more, ending with a WS row - 97 sts.
Eyelet row (RS): K3, yo, (k2tog, yo) 45 times, k1, yo, k3 – 99 sts.
Next row (WS): K3, purl to last 3 sts, k3.
Knit 4 rows.
BO all sts knitwise.
Weave in ends.
Fastening option 1: Sew a button 1" from point at one end of top edge.
Use eyelet on the other end as buttonhole to achieve correct fit.
Abbreviations Fastening option 2 (shown): CO 3 sts and work I-cord for 36".
BO: bind off Weave through eyelet at BO edge and tie to achieve correct fit.
CO: cast on
dpn (s): double pointed
needle(s)
est: establish(ed)
inc(‘d): increase(d)
k: knit
kfb: knit into the front and back
of same st (1 st increased)
k2tog: knit 2 sts together (1 st
decreased)
rem: remaining
rep(s): repeat(s)
RH: right hand
RS: right side
st(s): stitch(es)
WS: wrong side
yo: yarn over (1 st increased)
Santorini Kerchief © 2016 Susan Mills & Classic Elite Yarns page 2 of 2
originally published in Issue 443 of the CEY Web-Letter • www.classiceliteyarns.com • blog.classiceliteyarns.com • @CEYarns
This pattern is specifically for private use only. All commercial uses involving reproduction of this pattern or duplication of this piece are
prohibited unless specifically licensed in writing by copyright owner. For more information, visit classiceliteyarns.com/newsletter.php. Find us online!
