Basketweave Moebius Scarf by Alexandra

Basketweave Moebius Scarf

Knitting
January 2014
Worsted (9 wpi) ?
16 stitches and 32 rows = 4 inches
in basketweave
US 9 - 5.5 mm
383 - 437 yards (350 - 400 m)
English
This pattern is available as a free Ravelry download

This is a cosy scarf designed as a totally seamless Moebius Loop that has only one surface and one edge. 
The simple basket weave pattern creates a dense fabric for warmth and gives a beautiful drape. 
The scarf should fit twice around the neck quite snugly to keep you nice and warm or can be worn as a shoulder wrap as well.

The Moebius is worked from the middle outwards and uses a special (but not difficult) cast on, a wonderful video tutorial by Cat Bordhin is available: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LVnTda7F2V4

A Moebius scarf ideally needs a totally reversible pattern because it doesn’t have a front or back side. The basket weave pattern works well with a soft yarn or loose gauge to achieve a nice drape. The Rowan Lima yarn I used is a pleasure to knit with because it’s so soft.