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This handsome, unisex scarf features a herringbone stitch with a moss stitch border. This pattern is suitable for beginning knitters.

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materials
finished size yarn
Approx. 8in/20cm wide by 60in/150cm long without fringe

4 skeins Rowan Cashsoft DK (50% extra-fine merino wool, 40% microfiber, 10% cashmere; 142yds/130m per 1.75oz/50g ball), shown in color #521
Note: This pattern uses a stockinette-based stitch and thus has a strong tendency to curl. If using Rowan Cashsoft DK, you may wish to iron the finished scarf to reduce this tendency. If substituting yarn, its recommended to choose a yarn that is mostly natural fiber. In addition, the zigzag/striping effect will show up best in a yarn with good stitch definition and a bit of sheen.

gauge

Approx. 24.5 sts/34 rows = 4in/10cm across herringbone stitch w/moss stitch border pattern
Note: Exact gauge for this project is not important. However, be sure to wash and block your swatch before checking gauge.

needles

1 set US 6/4mm needles, or size needed to obtain gauge

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moss stitch
Row 1 (RS): [k1, p1] to last stitch, k1 Rows 2 & 4: p all the way across Row 3: [p1, k1] to last stitch, p1

herringbone stitch w/moss stitch border

Work all increases in the pattern as follows: Knit into the stitch below the first stitch on the left needle, then knit the first stitch on the left needle. This increase is the KRL (Knit Right Loop) increase demonstrated on KnittingHelp.com:

http://www.knittinghelp.com/knitting/basic_techniques/increase.php

Row 1 (RS): p1, k1, p1, [k2tog, k2, inc 1, k2] until last 4 stitches, k1, p1, k1, p1 Rows 2 & 4: p all the way across Row 3: k1, p1, k1, k1, [k2, inc 1, k2, k2tog] until last 3 stitches, k1, p1, k1

directions
1. 2. Using a long-tail cast-on, cast on 49 stitches. Work one repeat of moss stitch pattern (4 rows completed).

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3.

Work rows 1 and 2 of moss stitch pattern again (6 rows completed). Work herringbone stitch w/moss stitch border pattern until scarf measures approx. 59in/147.5cm long or until approx. 1in/2.5cm less than desired length, ending with row 4.
Note: The zigzag/striping effect of the pattern may be difficult to discern until youve knit about 4in/10cm.

4. 5. 6. 7.

Work rows 3 and 4 of moss stitch pattern. Work one full repeat of moss stitch pattern again. (WS) Knit. At the same time, bind off. Add fringe if desired. Wash and block the scarf.

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fine print
This pattern is free for personal and non-profit/charity use only. Please do not knit items for profit or resale from this pattern or use this pattern for other commercial purposes. If you would like to use this pattern for commercial purposes, please email yvonne@spamcop.net Please do not distribute copies of this pattern in print, electronically, or in any other format, for free or for pay.

2006 Y. Kao/CogKnition. All rights reserved. Found an error? Email yvonne@spamcop.net.