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# KRAKATOA SCARF
*A dramatic textured scarf inspired by volcanic landscapes*

**Difficulty Level:** Beginner  
**Finished Dimensions:** 20cm × 150cm (8" × 59")  
**Gauge:** 18 stitches and 24 rows = 10cm (4") in stockinette stitch

## MATERIALS
- **Yarn:** Worsted weight yarn
  - Color A (Obsidian): 150g dark charcoal or black
  - Color B (Magma): 100g bright red or orange
  - Color C (Ash): 75g medium grey
- **Machine:** Standard gauge knitting machine
- **Tools:** Cast-on comb, ravel cord, transfer tool, latch tool, yarn weights

## MACHINE SETUP
- **Bed Configuration:** Main bed only
- **Needle Selection:** Needles Left 18 to Right 18 (36 needles total)
- **Tension Dial:** T6 for all colors
- **Carriage Levers:** Set for stockinette (KC II, slip lever at N)

## CAST ON
Using waste yarn and ravel cord method:
1. Bring needles L18-R18 into B position
2. Cast on with waste yarn, knit 8 rows
3. Insert ravel cord
4. Change to Color A (Obsidian)
5. Set RC 000, carriage at COR

## PATTERN INSTRUCTIONS

### Section 1: Obsidian Base (RC 000-120)
**Rows 1-40:** Knit in stockinette with Color A
- RC 000-040: Knit straight, alternating COL to COR
- Check: RC 040, carriage at COL

**Rows 41-80:** Introduce tuck texture
- Set carriage for tuck on alternate needles (every other needle to D position)
- RC 041-080: Continue with Color A
- Check: RC 080, carriage at COR

**Rows 81-120:** Return to stockinette
- Return all needles to B position
- RC 081-120: Knit straight with Color A
- Check: RC 120, carriage at COL

*Math Check: 120 rows ÷ 24 rows/10cm = 50cm length*

### Section 2: Magma Flow (RC 120-240)
Change to Color B (Magma), secure Color A tail with yarn weight.

**Rows 121-160:** Stockinette transition
- RC 121-160: Knit straight with Color B
- Check: RC 160, carriage at COR

**Rows 161-200:** Textured lava flow
- Every 4th row: Set needles L9, L3, R3, R9, R15 to D position for tuck
- Remaining rows: All needles in B position
- RC 161-200: Continue pattern
- Check: RC 200, carriage at COL

**Rows 201-240:** Stockinette continuation  
- All needles to B position
- RC 201-240: Knit straight with Color B
- Check: RC 240, carriage at COR

*Math Check: 120 additional rows = 50cm, total length = 100cm*

### Section 3: Ash Cloud (RC 240-360)
Change to Color C (Ash), secure Color B tail.

**Rows 241-280:** Transition to ash
- RC 241-280: Knit stockinette with Color C
- Check: RC 280, carriage at COL

**Rows 281-320:** Scattered texture
- Every 6th row: Random needles (L15, L6, R1, R8, R17) to D position
- RC 281-320: Continue pattern
- Check: RC 320, carriage at COR

**Rows 321-360:** Final stockinette
- All needles to B position
- RC 321-360: Knit straight with Color C
- Final check: RC 360, carriage at COL

*Math Check: 120 additional rows = 50cm, total length = 150cm ✓*

## BIND OFF
1. At RC 360, carriage at COL
2. Cut Color C leaving 30cm tail
3. Using latch tool, bind off all stitches loosely
4. Remove from machine

## FINISHING
1. Remove waste yarn and ravel cord from cast-on edge
2. Pick up live stitches with latch tool and bind off to match
3. Weave in all yarn tails securely
4. Steam lightly with pressing cloth
5. Block to finished measurements using blocking weights

## PATTERN NOTES
- **Tension Consistency:** Maintain T6 throughout all color changes
- **Yarn Management:** Use yarn weights to prevent tangling during color transitions  
- **RC Tracking:** Always verify row counter at checkpoints to prevent errors
- **Color Changes:** Always change yarn when carriage is at specified position (COL/COR)
- **Needle Position:** B = working position, D = tuck position, A = rest position

## TROUBLESHOOTING
- **Dropped Stitches:** Use latch tool to pick up immediately
- **Uneven Edges:** Check that end needles remain in B position unless specified
- **Tension Issues:** Ensure yarn flows freely and tension mast is properly threaded

*Total Pattern Length: 360 rows = 150cm (59") ✓*
*Total Stitch Count: 36 stitches = 20cm (8") width ✓*