Columns Scarf by Kelley Petkun

Columns Scarf

Knitting
August 2007
DK (11 wpi) ?
26 stitches and 33 rows = 4 inches
in pattern
US 7 - 4.5 mm
660 yards (604 m)
70" x 9"
English
This pattern is available for free.
Errata available: knitpicks.com

Columns Scarf - 50544
March 2, 2010 errata available (yardage corrected)
(Latest Knit Picks pdf modified October 23, 2008)

From the Knit Picks Website:
Alternate colors every other row, with an easy to memorize stitch pattern to create this richly textured and warm scarf.

Featured on March 24, 2009, Knitting Pattern a Day Calendar 2009

Yarn:
(original)
Knit Picks Elegance discontinued
(70% Baby Alpaca, 30% Silk; 110 yds/50 gm ball):
Redwood 23535, 3 balls (220 yards)
Barn Red 23527, 3 balls (220 yards)

(substitute)
Alpaca Cloud™ (DK weight, 100% Baby Alpaca; 110 yards/50g): MC Bromwyn 28122, CC Gideon 28131, 3 balls each
or
City Tweed™ (DK weight, 55% Merino Wool, 25% Superfine Alpaca, 20% Donegal Tweed; 123 yards/50g): MC Orca 24551, CC Tahitian Pearl 24549, 3 balls each

Needles:
Size 7 (3.75 mm): circular or straight

Cabled cast-on recommended. Work in 4-row pattern to desired length.