Rio Grande Scarf by Heather Dixon

Rio Grande Scarf

Knitting
August 2012
Worsted (9 wpi) ?
16 stitches and 24 rows = 4 inches
in Stockinette Stitch
US 8 - 5.0 mm
380 - 420 yards (347 - 384 m)
One Size
English
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Wrap yourself up in this cozy scarf full of textural interest. Featuring; braided cables, dropped stitches, crossed stitches, fringes and tassels. Looks great in both solid and variegated yarns. With all its details, Rio Grande is one scarf that will never be boring to knit!

Finished Total Length (Including Tassels): 96”/244cm
Finished Length (Widest Part of Scarf)): 70”/178cm
Finished Centre Width: 6” / 15cm

Yarn
Malabrigo Rios
(100% Merino Superwash),
100g/3.5oz, 210yds/192m - 2 Skeins of # 850 Archangel
Or yarn that knits to specified gauge.

Needles
1 pair of US 8/5mm knitting needles

Gauge
16 stitches x 24 rows = 4”/10cm worked in Stockinette Stitch and US 8/5mm knitting needles
Or size needed to obtain gauge.

Other Tools
Cable Needle
Crochet Hook - for attaching fringes