Crafty Diversions: Pfeiffer Falls

Pfeiffer Falls

by Anne Kuo Lukito

Inspiration for Pfeiffer Falls came when I was thinking about what my mother would have wanted to keep her warm when she was ill. The result is a classic, but modern multi-functional scarf with a large billowy, rounded hood. Two large, deep pockets add style and offer a great place to store a few trinkets, and keep your hands warm in chilly weather as well.

Pfeiffer Falls comes in 3 sizes, includes instructions for optional ruffles that flank the scarf ends and along the hood rim.

Pfeiffer Falls was originally published in Interweave Knits, Winter 2008.

Photo © Copyright by Interweave, LLC.

Purchase Options (** see below for specific details **):

Crafty Diversions version: $5.75

From Interweave: Interweave Store

PATTERN DETAILS:

Sizes / Finished Measurements

Includes instructions for Petite (Average, Tall).
6" wide and 62 (68, 74)" long, plus about 1 1⁄4" for optional ruffles; hood: 16 (16, 17)" tall.

Materials

Naturally Harmony 10 ply (100% merino; 116yds/106m; 50g): 8 (9, 10) balls, plus 2 additional balls for optional ruffles (Other recommended yarns: Mission Falls 1824 Wool (100% merino superwash, 85yds/50g; Zitron Loft (100% merino, 109yds/50g))
1 US 8/ 5mm 24"/ 60cm or longer circular needle, or size needed to obtain gauge
1 spare circular needle
Cable needle
Stitch holders or waste yarn
Tapestry needle
2 1.25"/3cm buttons

Gauge

16 sts and 24 rows = 4"/ 10cm in St. st

Other Pattern Details

Thorough tutorial available online
3 sizes to accommodate various heights
Deep, billowy rounded hood (no pointy elf look!)
Two deep pockets
** Cable pattern chart also offered in written form
** Helpful chart to help with grafting in pattern for an invisible professional finish
** Extra photos showing pattern with and without ruffles option
** 6 pages, full color
** File size: 1.06 MB

** Features only applicable in the Crafty Diversions version of the pattern. These features do not apply to the magazine or the Interweave electronic versions.

Skills and Techniques Used in Pattern

Basic shaping
Cables
Grafting in pattern (optional)
Short row shaping
One-row buttonhole

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Pattern Purchasing Options (PDF Download)

from Crafty Diversions: $5.75

from Interweaves Store: $5.50 Go to Interweave Store

Q: Why are you selling your version of the pattern for $0.25 more than the magazine version?

A: The self-published version of my pattern contains extra features not included in the magazine version such as both U.S. Standard and International metric measurements, written-out instructions for the pattern chart, extra photos, a special handy easy to use charted instructions to assist in grafting in pattern, and embedded live hyperlinks. I also sell hardcopy patterns, so printing for a 6-page pattern are also factored into the cost. More explanation in this blog post.

When you click "buy now" or the basket, you will be directed to a Pay Pal checkout. Enter your Pay Pal or credit card information and follow the instructions. After payment is confirmed, you will receive a link to access and download the electronic file.

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Go to pattern Tutorial/FAQ. Pattern is available in the Winter 2008 issue of Interweave Knits. If the issue has already been pulled from your local newstand, you may be able to buy the issue from the Interweave Store.

To see my blog posts about this pattern, click here.

Do you need a private lesson on the advanced techniques of this pattern? Do you want me to teach this project or any others at your Yarn Shop? Contact me!

Buy yarn for Pfeiffer Falls at www.handicraftcafe.com