The Design

This free pattern is the miraculous result of a long hunt for the 'holy grail'—a perfectly proportioned, fine-weight, simply edged square scarf! We created blocky, stylishly irregular stripes in four colors. Fold and refold this light, roomy square for new, vibrant variations.

The stripes of this square scarf take on a funky, almost candy-bright effect in ITO Sensai, a sensational lace-weight strand of 60% mohair and 40% silk. Sensai knits up into a gossamer fabric—it’s fuzzy, gauzy goodness! And its color palette floats between ethereal pastels and electric brights—from blush pink to warm tangerine, from acid yellow to soft cream. So fun to stripe up!

The Details

FINISHED SIZE
24 x 24"/ 61 x 61cm, after blocking.

YARN
4 skeins ITO Sensai ( 262yds / 240m each): one skein each color A, B, C and D. Or approx. 500yds/457m of an equivalent lace weight mohair: 100yds/92m Color A; 150 yds/137m Color B; 100yds/92m Color C; 150 yds/137m Color D.
Shown in A-Hydrangea, B-String, C- Moss, D-Pale Blush.

NEEDLES & NOTIONS
US 3 (3.25mm) circular needle, or size to obtain gauge.
US G/6 (4mm) crochet hook for provisional cast-on.
Smooth fingering-weight waste yarn or knotting cord for provisional cast-on.
Locking marker.
Fine blunt darning needle for weaving in ends.
Fine gauge blocking wires and t-pins; or lots of forked blocking pins.

GAUGE
24sts & 40rows=4"/10cm in stockinette st, after blocking.