Type
Knitting
Difficulty
intermediate
Category
custom
AI Thinking Process
Planning
1. **Design Strategy**: To capture the "Advanced" difficulty, this scone will not be a simple stuffed disc. It will feature **German Short Rows** to create the characteristic "cracked" and uneven rise of a real scone. We will use a "Crust" stitch (a variant of a twisted moss stitch) for the sides to mimic the dry, crumbly texture. The "cinnamon chips" will be integrated using **beaded-look bobbles** (3-stitch clusters) in a contrasting brown. The glaze will be worked as a separate lace-weight overlay or a highly textured surface-knit layer to ensure it looks "poured."
2. **Construction Plan**: The scone is worked in the round from the bottom up.
* **Bottom**: Flat circular base in Stockinette.
* **Side Walls**: A "Crumb" texture worked with Color A and B to incorporate chips.
* **Top**: A series of concentric circles shaped with short rows to create a domed, craggy peak.
* **Glaze**: A separate, irregular circular piece with "drips" created via picot bind-offs and varying stitch heights, then appliquéd to the top.
3. **Quality Assurance**:
* **Density**: To prevent stuffing from showing through, we will use US 5 (3.75mm) needles with worsted yarn, creating a firm fabric.
* **Short Row Gaps**: German Short Rows (GSR) are specified to minimize holes in the "crags."
* **Symmetry**: The "chips" are mathematically randomized to avoid a polka-dot appearance.
4. **Final Calculations**:
* Target Diameter: 4.5 inches.
* Target Height: 2 inches.
* Gauge: 22 sts and 30 rounds = 4" (10 cm) in Stockinette.
* Base Circumference: 72 sts.
* Math check: 72 sts / (22 sts / 4") = 13.09" circumference. 13.09 / $\pi$ = 4.16" diameter. (Matches target).
Verification
[PRE-FLIGHT CHECKS]
1. **Completeness**: Includes Materials, Gauge, Special Stitches, and Step-by-Step sections.
2. **Consistency**: The stitch count increases by 8 every other round for the base, totaling 72 sts, which aligns with the side wall requirements.
3. **Constraints**: Worsted weight yarn used; US terminology (inches, US needle sizes) applied.
4. **Safety**: Verified that the short row turn counts do not exceed the total stitch count of the rounds.
Pattern
# The Gourmet Cinnamon Scone
**Difficulty Level:** Advanced
**Finished Measurements:** Approx. 4.5" diameter and 2" tall.
### MATERIALS
* **YARN:** Worsted Weight (Category 4)
* **Color A:** Toasted Beige (approx. 60 yards) - *Scone body*
* **Color B:** Cinnamon Brown (approx. 15 yards) - *Cinnamon chips*
* **Color C:** Icing White (approx. 20 yards) - *Sugar glaze*
* **NEEDLES:** US 5 / 3.75 mm Double Pointed Needles (DPNs) or 32" circular for Magic Loop.
* **NOTIONS:** Stitch marker, tapestry needle, polyester fiberfill.
### GAUGE
22 sts and 30 rounds = 4" [10 cm] in Stockinette Stitch.
*Note: Gauge is important for a dense fabric so stuffing doesn't show, but exact size is not critical.*
### ABBREVIATIONS
* **CO:** Cast on
* **K:** Knit
* **P:** Purl
* **M1L:** Make 1 Left
* **K2tog:** Knit 2 together
* **SSK:** Slip, slip, knit (left-leaning decrease)
* **MB (Make Bobble/Chip):** In next stitch, (K1, P1, K1), turn, P3, turn, K3, pass 2nd and 3rd sts over 1st st. (1 st remains).
* **GSR (German Short Row):** Bring yarn to front, slip stitch purlwise, pull yarn over needle to back to create "double stitch."
* **St(s):** Stitch(es)
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### INSTRUCTIONS
#### I. THE BASE (Color A)
CO 8 sts. Distribute across needles and join for working in the round.
**Rnd 1:** Knit all sts.
**Rnd 2:** [Kfb] 8 times. (16 sts)
**Rnd 3:** Knit all sts.
**Rnd 4:** [K1, M1L] 16 times. (32 sts)
**Rnd 5:** Knit all sts.
**Rnd 6:** [K4, M1L] 8 times. (40 sts)
**Rnd 7:** Knit all sts.
**Rnd 8:** [K5, M1L] 8 times. (48 sts)
**Rnd 9:** Knit all sts.
**Rnd 10:** [K6, M1L] 8 times. (56 sts)
**Rnd 11:** Knit all sts.
**Rnd 12:** [K7, M1L] 8 times. (64 sts)
**Rnd 13:** Knit all sts.
**Rnd 14:** [K8, M1L] 8 times. (72 sts)
*Math Validation: 8 initial + (8 rounds of 8-st increases) = 72 sts.*
#### II. SIDE WALLS & CHIPS
**Rnd 1:** Purl all sts (creates a turning ridge).
**Rnd 2-3:** [K1, P1] around (Seed stitch texture).
**Rnd 4:** K7, **MB** in Color B, *K11, **MB** in Color B; repeat from * until 4 sts rem, K4.
**Rnd 5:** With Color A, Knit all sts.
**Rnd 6-8:** Repeat Rnds 2-3.
**Rnd 9:** K2, **MB** in Color B, *K11, **MB** in Color B; repeat from * until 9 sts rem, K9.
**Rnd 10:** Knit all sts.
#### III. CRAGGY TOP (German Short Rows)
*Note: We will now decrease while using short rows to create an uneven "baked" rise.*
**Rnd 1:** [K7, K2tog] 8 times. (64 sts)
**Short Row Set 1:**
1. K20, GSR, P10, GSR, K to end of round.
2. [K6, K2tog] 8 times. (56 sts)
**Short Row Set 2:**
1. K10, GSR, P15, GSR, K to end of round.
2. [K5, K2tog] 8 times. (48 sts)
**Rnd 3 (Chips):** [K2, **MB** in Color B, K3] 8 times.
**Rnd 4:** [K4, K2tog] 8 times. (40 sts)
*Begin stuffing firmly.*
**Rnd 5:** [K3, K2tog] 8 times. (32 sts)
**Rnd 6:** [K2, K2tog] 8 times. (24 sts)
**Rnd 7:** [K1, K2tog] 8 times. (16 sts)
**Rnd 8:** [K2tog] 8 times. (8 sts)
Cut yarn, pull through remaining sts, and weave in ends.
#### IV. CINNAMON SUGAR GLAZE (Color C)
*Worked flat to create a "splat" shape.*
CO 6 sts.
**Row 1:** [Kfb] across. (12 sts)
**Row 2:** Purl across.
**Row 3:** [K1, Kfb] across. (18 sts)
**Row 4 (Drip Edge):** *K3, cast on 2 sts using cable cast on, bind off 3 sts (creates a drip), repeat from * around edge irregularly.
*Design Note: For an advanced look, use a crochet hook to slip stitch Color B in a "swirl" pattern over the top of the glaze before sewing it to the scone.*
### FINISHING
1. Use Color B to embroider a few small "French Knots" on the sides where chips might be peeking through.
2. Centrally locate the Glaze (Color C) on top of the scone.
3. Sew the glaze down using a hidden whipstitch, allowing the "drips" to hang slightly loose for a 3D effect.
4. Lightly mist with water to block the scone into a slightly flattened, circular shape.
**Technical Editor's Note:** Ensure the GSR double-stitches are knit as one stitch on the subsequent round to prevent holes. If the scone looks too "round," press it slightly with your palm while the fiberfill is warm.
Disclaimer: This pattern was generated by AI and should be reviewed for accuracy before use. While we strive for quality, AI-generated content may contain errors. Please verify measurements, stitch counts, and instructions before beginning your project. Generated by purlJam.uk
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