In our Geometric Scarf, alternating knit and purl stitches creates recurrent, graphic triangles. The ceaseless geometry seems to give this generously scaled scarf an extra dimension! Inspired by a traditional Scottish stitch, it still exhibits a modern style.

Knit in hearty, lush, and lofty Blue Sky Fibers Extra, the Geometric Scarf has a casually elegant drape without weighing you down. A soft, woolly alpaca-merino blend, Extra goes the extra mile in everything from its bountiful yardage and additional grams—unusual in an Aran-weight skein—to its versatility.

Click on the "Free Pattern" tab to see the scarf pattern. Then choose your color of Blue Sky Fibers Extra below; you'll need 2 skeins for this cozy scarf.

FINISHED SIZE
Approx. 7½"/19cm wide X 70"/178cm long, after blocking.

YARN
2 skeins Blue Sky Fibers Extra (218 yds/199m each); shown in Color 3521 Lake Ice.

NEEDLES & NOTIONS
US 7 (4.5mm) needles, or size to obtain gauge.
Blocking wires (optional).
T-pins to finish.
Darning needle.

GAUGE
Approx. 19 sts = 4" in pattern, after blocking.

See the "Basic 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.