Some hand-dyed/ variegated yarns just don’t perform well with certain patterns; on the other hand, with the right pattern, hand-dyed yarns really shine! I love the way these slipped stitch variations allow all of the colors in these yarns to play off of each other. This scarf looks almost woven when complete; there is absolutely no roll, and has beautiful drape and subtle stripes for a light spring/summer accessory. Due to the long sideways cast on, I would encourage you to check out Beth-Brown Reinsel’s website, “Knitting Traditions” for her tutorial onlong tail cast-ons with short tails