We all crave that pattern that combines the meditative with a little bit of thinking. The Bias ‘Before & After’ Scarf is perfect for that. The simplicity of stockinette, with a little bit of business on the ends of the knit rows creating the bias detail. We couldn’t resist knitting a stripey version (who could?), and we wrote a Bias ‘Before & After’ adaptation that shows you how easy it is. Check the ‘Free Adaptation’ tab above for a wee tip on carrying the yarn up the side.

In Isager Bomulin, this scarf is a lovely knit on summer days. This fingering-weight yarn is created by spinning one strand of cotton with one strand of linen. Each plant fiber takes the dye a little differently—where cotton has a soft, matte finish, the linen has a subtle sheen. Creating a beautifully drapey fabric, Bomulin is stupendous for a summery Scarf!

FINISHED SIZE
Approx. 9 1/2 "/24cm wide x 90"/228cm long, after blocking.

YARN
3 skeins Isager Bomulin (230 yds/210m each);
1 skein each of main color (MC), contrast color (CC1), contrast color (CC2)
Shown in Color 23 - Ash (MC), 46 - Baby Blue (CC1) and 47 Navy Blue (CC2)

NEEDLES/NOTIONS
US 7 (4.5mm) needles, or size to obtain gauge.
US 9 (5.5mm) needles, or two sizes larger than gauge needle, for binding off.
Two short blocking wires.
Tapestry needle to finish.

GAUGE
Approx. 22 sts = 4", after blocking.

Errata & Clarifications

Refer to Churchmouse Classics 'Bias Before & After Scarf' pattern for complete instructions. Only changes are covered in this adaptation.

Finished Size: Approx. 9"/23cm wide x 78"/198cm long, after blocking. Bias width across stitches (in direction of needle) will measure approx. 14.5"/37cm.

Yarn: 3 skeins Isager Bomulin (229 yds/210m each): 1 skein each of main color (MC), contrast color 1 (CC1) and contrast color 2 (CC2). Sample used MC = Color 23, CC1 = Color 46, CC2 = Color 47. Or approx. 229 yds/210m each of three colors in an equivalent fingering weight plant-fiber yarn.

Guage: Approx. 22 sts = 4"/10cm, after blocking.

We used full skeins of all three colors to achieve this striping sequence. You can easily adjust length if you prefer, or if you run short of yarn, by knitting fewer stripes. Carry color not in use loosely up the side so it doesn’t draw up or shorten that edge.

Prepare MC: Divide MC into two equal weight balls. Note: This will ensure that you will use equal amounts of MC in first and third striped sections.

Provisional cast-on: Work provisional crochet cast-on as follows:
Make a slip knot with waste yarn and place loop onto crochet hook. Hold gauge needle and waste yarn in left hand and crochet hook in right; form an ‘X’ with left-pointing hook on top of right-pointing needle, and yarn behind needle (knitting needle is ‘sandwiched’ between hook and yarn).
*Using crochet hook, Ch 1, pulling yarn through loop on hook and catching needle under chain. Bring yarn back behind needle.* Repeat between * * until 80 sts are cast on to needle. Slip locking marker into last chain on hook; cut waste yarn.
Using MC, leaving a 2 yd/m tail (for binding off later), begin working in pattern as directed below.

First striped section:
Work two-row stripes as follows:
Row 1 (RS): Work as original pattern in MC.
Row 2 (WS): Work as original pattern in MC.
Row 3 (RS): Work as original pattern in CC1.
Row 4 (WS): Work as original pattern in CC1.
Repeat Rows 1–4 38 more times or until you use up your first MC ball, ending with Row 4.

Second striped section:
Work two-row stripes as follows:
Row 1 (RS): Work as original pattern in CC2.
Row 2 (WS): Work as original pattern in CC2.
Row 3 (RS): Work as original pattern in CC1.
Row 4 (WS): Work as original pattern in CC1.
Repeat Rows 1–4 38 more times or until you use up CC1, ending with Row 4.

Third striped section:
Work two-row stripes as follows:
Row 1 (RS): Work as original pattern in CC2.
Row 2 (WS): Work as original pattern in CC2.
Row 3 (RS): Work as original pattern in MC.
Row 4 (WS): Work as original pattern in MC.
Repeat Rows 1–4 38 more times or until you have at least 2 yds/m of MC remaining.

Bind off: With RS facing, use MC to bind off knitwise with larger needle. Following pattern instructions, place provisional cast-on sts onto gauge needle. With WS facing, use MC to bind off purlwise with larger needle.

Finishing: Weave in ends as invisibly as possible. Block as for original pattern to dimensions above.

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