The Free Adaptation

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Please refer to the original pattern for complete instructions. Only changes are covered in this adaptation.

The striping pattern in this scarf is somewhat ‘free-form’--yarn quantities given should allow you to knit the lengths as directed below, but you may choose to knit shorter solid blocks of color and more stripes, or, if you prefer, or if you run short of yarn, knit fewer stripes.

Cast on: With Color A, begin as directed in original pattern and knit approximately 17"/43cm; do not cut yarn. Join Color B and knit one round. Continue working in one-round stripes alternating Colors A and B until you have completed a total of 10 Color A stripes. Reserve enough of Color A to knit 10 stripes at the end.

Tip: To make one-round stripes spiral up with no ‘jog,’ always bring the new color ahead of the old color without twisting or ‘trapping’ the old color. As you change color, be careful not to pull the new color too tight.

Cut Color A leaving an 8"/20cm tail for weaving in later. Continue knitting with Color B for 17"/43cm. Join Color C and knit one round. Continue working in one-round stripes until you have completed a total of 10 Color B stripes.

Cut Color B leaving an 8"/20cm tail for weaving in later. Continue knitting with Color C for 17"/43cm. Join remaining Color A and knit one round. Continue working in one-round stripes until you have completed a total of 10 Color A stripes.

Bind off in Color C, matching tension of cast-on edge as closely as possible.

Finishing: Soak for 20 minutes (longer won't hurt!) in tepid water with a little no-rinse wool soap. Gently squeeze out as much water as possible. Roll up in a towel and squeeze out more moisture. Continue and finish as per original pattern.