I've been waiting months to post this free pattern but today I finally grabbed DH to be my model.
COAL SPRINGS SCARF
This thick and warm scarf is simply a tube knit in the round and it is fast to knit on size 8 (US)/5 mm needles. It is a good project for a knitter who is new to knitting with 2 colors per row; the pattern is easy to memorize and if you use the specified yarn there are very few ends to weave in.
I made this scarf 65 inches/165 cm long for my tall 6' 2" DH; blocked flat as seen in the photos it is 5 inches/12 cm wide. Fishermen's Wool is a worsted weight yarn but if you like thinner scarves choose a lighter weight yarn and adjust the needle size accordingly.
MATERIALS:
1 ball 150-126 Lion Brand Fishermen's Wool Yarn: Nature's Brown (227 grams, 465 yards), Color A
1 ball 150-123 Lion Brand Fishermen's Wool Yarn: Oatmeal (227 grams, 465 yards), Color B
A set of double-pointed knitting needles or one 16" circular needle, Size 8 (US)/5 mm
Tapestry Needle for Weaving in Ends
GAUGE: Not terribly important in this pattern but mine was 6 sts to 1 inch/2.5 cm
With Color A (Nature's Brown), CO 60 sts. Join, being careful not to twist.
P 1 row.
Begin working Scarf Chart below. Stranded color knitting charts in the round are worked from right to left.
Continue knitting until scarf is desired length. (For my 65 inch/165 cm scarf I did 35 repeats of the chart.)
With Color A, K 1 row.
P 1 row. BO.
FINISHING
Block by immersing scarf in soapy lukewarm water, then rinsing well in the same temperature water. Wring gently to remove excess water then smooth out flat on folded towel to dry. Weave in ends.
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