GENTLE STRIPES SCARF by Audrey Knight
This is a quick-to-knit scarf with subtle color changes to keep it interesting.
BEGINNER
FinishedSize: Approximately $6^{\prime\prime}\times58^{\prime\prime}$ Yarn: South West Trading Company Karaoke Multi $50\%$ soy sil, $50\%$ wool; 100m/50g) 2 balls Mermaid Mix (#278) Needles: Size US#7, or size needed to obtain gauge Gauge: $4\:\mathsf{s t s}=1^{\prime\prime}$ in pattern Directions: Loosely cast on 24 sts.
Row 1: $\ast_{\mathsf{k}2}$ , p2; repeat from \* to end. Row 2: $\ast_{\mathsf{k}2}$ , p2; repeat from \* to end. Row 3: $\ast_{\mathsf{p}2}$ , k2; repeat from \* to end. Row 4: $\ast_{\mathsf{p}2}$ , k2; repeat from \* to end. Repeat these 4 rows until you reach about $58^{\prime\prime}$ or desired length. Bind off loosely.
Blocking (optional):
Unless your project has become dirty,there's no need to wash it before blocking. Pin scarf onto padded surface or blocking board (blocking wires are very useful for this). Spritz scarf thoroughly with distilled water. Lay thin dampened towel on scarf. Use steam from iron held closely to surface of towel. Remove towel. Let dry completely. Visit AudKnits.com for my blog, tips and techniques, and more patterns.
