ABOUT
Blæst Scarf is a scarf design featuring the assigned pooling method – not only as a decorative means, but for a practical reason, too.

Up here in the north, it’s never really windstill – even in summer. This makes hot temparatures more bearable, but on the other hand, it’s challenging if you like to wear your scarves and shawls nicely draped. at the first step outside, the ends start flying around looking messy.

This scarf design features randomly spread buttonholes and is framed by a ribbed buttonband. These features allow for fixing your drape – making sure it will stay in place, even on stormy days.

Description
Blæst scarf is an assigned pooling project where colour accents turn into buttonholes. The scarf is framed by a ribbed buttonband which is knitted in rounds. Randomly placed buttons allow to fix the scarf in whatever style you’re wearing it, making sure it stays in place even on windy days.

Techniques
Garter stitch, knitted button holes

Dimensions
The finished scarf measures about 1,80 m x 0,43 m / 71“ x 17“ after washing and blocking.

Yarn
MC: 650 m fingering weight nsw Merino, especially dyed for assigned pooling (e.g. by Zakami)
CC: 700 m fingering weight nsw Merino in a corresponding (semi-)solid colour
The origimal Zakami yarn will be available from mid-September.
The pattern includes options for working without assigned pooling yarn, too.

Gauge
20 sts x 38 rows = 10 cm / 4“
For a shawl or wrap, the size is not really important so don’t worry if you don’t meet the exact gauge.

Needles
3,75 mm / US 5 circular needle in 80 and 120 cm / 31 and 47 “ length.

Skill level
Intermediate