Schelpje

............................................................................................................. **THANK YOU so very much for your ongoing support and being part of this amazing community of ours! Hope you'll enjoy this pattern.** ............................................................................................................. *Schelpje (which means ‘little shell’ in Dutch), is worked in a tuck stitch variation that looks just as good on the wrong side as it does on the right side. The beautiful drop shaped ends are emphasized by a lovely, substantial I-cord that is worked around the entire scarf. Schelpje was originally designed for the [Knit on Texel retreat][1], as a practice piece for the [Marram vest,][2] and the shape and colors were inspired by the dune landscape of that beautiful island in the northwest of the Netherlands. The pattern contains multiple variations for length and color, so unleash your inner stylist to play with yours!* **VIDEO** To see both versions and some styling options (and a tutorial for the applied I-cord), please refer to the Moonstruck Knits - Schelpje scarf - YouTube tutorial: [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dAv_vkDiIWE][3] +[media title][4] **CONSTRUCTION** Schelpje is worked flat from one end to the other. After the cast on, the beginning of the scarf is shaped with increases and decreases, resulting in a drop shape. Once the preferred length is reached, you will mirror the shaping, resulting in a drop shape at the other end of the scarf. Next, an applied I-cord is worked around the scarf. There are two options for the length, long (so it can be wrapped twice) and short (for wrapping it once). You can choose between a scarf that is solid, has one row stripes, or two row stripes, which has consequences for how the Tuck Stitch pattern is worked. **SIZE** **Long scarf**: length 134 cm / 52.75”, width at center 8 cm / 3.25” **Short scarf**: length 114 cm / 44.75”, width at center 8 cm / 3.25” **YARN** British Wool 4ply by Wol Verhalen, 100% wool (Bluefaced Leicester and Masham), 450 m / 490 yards per 100 gr. **Long scarf in two colors** MC and CC: approx 100 m / 110 yards of both colors. I-cord approx 120 m / 130 yards. **Long scarf in one color** Approx 200 m / 220 yards. I-cord approx 120 m / 130 yards. **Short scarf in two colors** MC and CC: approx 60 m / 65 yards of both colors. I-cord approx 90 m / 100 yards. **Short scarf in one color** Approx 120 m / 130 yards. I-cord approx 90 m / 100 yards. The long scarf is shown in colorways Sand Grey (MC) and Adrena (CC), the I-cord is worked in Sand Grey. The short scarf is shown in Thrush, the I-cord is worked in Adrena. **NEEDLES** **Needle A** (for the scarf) One 60 cm / 20” circular needle or 2 DPN’s. Suggested needle size: 3.25 mm / US #3. **Needle B** (for I-cord around the scarf and the I-cord ring) Two short DPN’s. Suggested needle size: 3.75 mm / US #5. **GAUGE** Measured after blocking. Broken Rib Tuck Stitch pattern on Needle A: 20 sts x 40 rows = 10 x 10 cm / 4 x 4”. **HELP & ERRATA** For pattern support and possible errata, please go [here][5]. Your questions will be answered within a day. [1]: https://www.moonstruck-knits.com/knit-on-texel-retreat/ [2]: https://www.ravelry.com/projects/Moonstruckmermaid/marram [3]: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dAv_vkDiIWE [4]: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dAv_vkDiIWE [5]: https://www.ravelry.com/discuss/moonstruck-knits-by-natasja-hornby/4256925/1-25