The Free Pattern

See "The Details" tab for size, yarn, needle, and gauge information.

GLOSSARY: K = knit; P = purl; RS = right side; St(s) = stitch(es); WS = wrong side.

Cast on: Using cable cast-on method, cast on 36 sts. Note: To make wider or narrower scarf, add or subtract sts in multiples of 6.

Stitch pattern: Note: Follow chart rows 1–14 or work from text below.
Row 1 (RS): Purl to end.
Row 2 (WS): *P1, K5*; repeat between * * to end.
Row 3 (RS): *P4, K2*; repeat between * * to end.
Row 4 (WS): *P3, K3*; repeat between * * to end.
Row 5 (RS): *P2, K4*; repeat between * * to end.
Row 6 (WS): *P5, K1*; repeat between * * to end.
Row 7 (RS): Knit to end.
Row 8 (WS): Knit to end.
Row 9 (RS): *P5, K1*; repeat between * * to end.
Row 10 (WS): *P2, K4*; repeat between * * to end.
Row 11 (RS): *P3, K3*; repeat between * * to end.
Row 12 (WS): *P4, K2*; repeat between * * to end.
Row 13 *P1, K5*; repeat between * * to end.
Row 14 (WS): Purl to end.
Repeat Rows 1–14 until desired length or you have just enough yarn left to complete a Row 7 or Row 14; bind off knitwise on a Row 7 or purlwise on a Row 14.

Finishing: Weave in ends as invisibly as possible. To wet block, soak in tepid water with a little no-rinse wool soap for 20 minutes. Squeeze out as much water as possible; do not wring or twist. Place in a lingerie bag or zippered pillow case and run through spin-only cycle in washing machine; or roll in dry bath towels and squeeze to remove more moisture. Pull to desired dimensions on flat, moisture-safe surface, using blocking wires and/or pins as necessary. Allow to dry thoroughly. Steam press gently; dry again.