The Design

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 free adaptation that shows you how easy it is!

For a lightweight, bouncy, wonderfully stripey Bias ‘Before & After’ Scarf, we chose three colors of Rowan Moordale. This DK-weight yarn is a springy blend of British alpaca fiber and fine micron Bluefaced Leicester wool. Fine and crimpy, Bluefaced Leicesters have one of the softest fleeces of British sheep! With the silky touch of alpaca, Moordale knits into a warm, robust scarf that drapes beautifully.

The Details

FINISHED SIZE
Approx. 9"/23cm wide x 94"/239cm long, after blocking. Bias width across stitches (in direction of needle) will measure approx. 11"/28cm.

YARN
3 skeins Rowan Moordale (251 yds/230m each): 1 skein each in three colors.
Designate colors A–C. Our sample used A = 03 Turmeric, B = 05 Thai, C = 06 Bronzed (LEAVES Colorway).
Or approx. 200 yds/183m each of three colors in an equivalent DK-weight yarn.

NEEDLES/NOTIONS
US 8 (5mm) needles, or size to obtain gauge (works nicely on straights).
US 11 (8mm) needle for binding off.

GAUGE
Approx. 19–20 sts = 4"/10cm in bias stockinette stitch, before blocking.
Approx. 18 sts = 4"/10cm in bias stockinette stitch, after blocking.

Errata & Clarifications