Springtime Cashmere Scarf Knitting Pattern by SaraParelboff - A Stylish Accessory for Warm Weather Outfits

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A scarf for the springtime Pattern by SaraParelboff This is a smallish, cashmere scarf, perfect for pairing with your light spring coat, a skirt, and fabulously large sunglasses. Wear while shopping, sipping café au lait al fresco, and enjoying the fact that it's not slushing outside anymore.

Yarn requirements 3 balls of GGH Cashmere, 25g/ball, 100% cashmere Photos show scarf done up in color #12 Needles 1 pair of US#4 needles Gauge Gauge is taken after swatch bas been wasbed and blocked. All measurements are taken from a stockinette swatchb. 20 stitches =4" 22rows=4" Finished Measurements Blocked scarf is 37" in length, and about 5.5" wide, post-blocking. (Ends of the scarf may block out to be about 6" wide, because of arrow motif.)

Instructions

Cast on 29 sts. Section I -Arrow motif (beginning) WS Row l: Kl, pl, k2, p2, kl, [p7, k1] twice, p2, k2, pl, kl RS Row 2: Kl, pl, k1l, pl, kl, pl, kll, pl, kl WS Row 3: Kl, pl, kl, pl, k2, p6, kl, p3, kl, p6, k2, pl, kl, pl, kl RS Row 4: Kl, pl, k9, pl, k5, pl, k9, pl, kl WS Row 5: Kl, pl, k2, p6, kl, p7, kl, p6, k2, pl, kl RS Row 6: Kl, pl, k7, pl, k9, pl, k7, pl, kl WS Row 7: Kl, pl, kl, pl, k2, p2, kl, pll, kl, p2, k2, pl, kl, pl, kl RS Row 8: Kl, pl, k5, pl, k13, pl, k5, pl, kl Repeat these 8 rows 3 times, before beginning Section II. Section II - Body WS Row l: Kl, pl, k2, p21, k2, pl, kl RS Row 2: Kl, pl, k25, pl, kl WS Row 3: Kl, pl, kl, pl, k2, pl7, k2, pl, kl, pl, kl RS Row 4: Work as for row 2 Repeat these 4 rows until piece measure about 31.5" from cast-on edge, before beginning Section IIl. Section III -Arrow motif (end) WS Setup row: Kl, pl, k2, p2, kl, p15, kl, p2, k2, pl, kl RS Row 1: Kl, pl, k5, pl, k13, pl, k5, pl, kl WS Row 2: Kl, pl, kl, pl, k2, p2, kl, pll, kl, p2, k2, pl, kl, pl, kl RS Row 3: Kl, pl, k7, pl, k9, pl, k7, pl, kl WS Row 4: K1, pl, k2, p6, kl, p7, kl, p6, k2, pl, kl RS Row 5: Kl, pl, k9, pl, k5, pl, k9, pl, kl WS Row 6: Kl, pl, kl, pl, k2, p6, kl, p3, kl, p6, k2, pl, kl, pl, kl RS Row 7: Kl, pl, kll, pl, kl, pl, kll, pl, kl WS Row 8: Kl, pl, k2, p2, kl, [p7, kl] twice, p2, k2, pl, kl Work these 8 rows 2 times, then work rows 1-7 once more. WS Last row: K1, pl, k2, pl0, kl, pl0, k2, pl, kl Bind off all stitches.

Finishing

Handwash the scarf gently in warm water and liquid dishsoap. Squeeze scarf gently to remove excess water. Block by pinning scarf out to desired dimensions on a flat surface and let air dry. Weave in all ends and tie jauntily around your neck.

Section I - Arrow Motif Chart

Section II - Body Chart

Section III - Arrow Motif (end) Chart