The Design

"Hip to be square."

The Pretty Perfect Square 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 soft and sweet 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
Approx. 22 x 22"/ 56 x 56cm, after blocking.

YARN
4 skeins ITO ITO Sensai (262 yds/240m each): one skein each color A, B, C and D.
We used: A = 693 Chili Pepper; B = 348 Iron Blue; C = 330 White; D = 320 Snow Gray.

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
26 sts/44 rows = 4"/10cm in stockinette stitch, after blocking.
Note: See original pattern, page 2, for instructions on swatching and determining your actual personal row gauge for final row count.