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Duality is a long, elegant scarf with refined, narrow tapered ends. It is worked in two identical pieces from the bottom up and joined at the center using modified three-needle bind-off. You can easily adjust the length to suit your style: create a cozy two-meter scarf for warmth or a modern skinny scarf as a delicate neck accessory.

The highlight of this design is the rounded seamless tip, created using Judy’s magic cast-on combined with an i-cord cast-on.

The pattern includes two stitch pattern options to suit different skill levels and aesthetics. The “Squares” pattern is perfect for beginners and those who appreciate minimalism. For more experienced knitters the pattern also features a more intricate and elegant “Hearts” lace pattern. Alternatively, the scarf can be easily knit in stockinette stitch.

This tutorial gives you detailed step-by-step instructions for the whole process, including written instructions, charts, photo- and video-tutorials.

Finished size:

• Total length: 150 cm / 60”
• Each section: 75 cm / 30”
• Width: 24 cm / 9.5”

Difficulty Level: ★★★☆☆

Yarn
Recommended: DK weight 100-120 m / 110-120 yds per 50 g / 1.8 oz).

My sample was knit with two yarns held together:

• Concept ‘Silky Lace’ (80% merino, 20% silk - 260 m /285 yds per 50 g / 1.8 oz) and Concept ’50 Mohair Shades’ (67% mohair, 30% polyamide, 3% wool - 200 m / 220 yds per 20 g / 0.7 oz).

Substitutes: You can use any yarn combination that gives you a suitable gauge and drape. As this is a scarf, exact gauge is not essential, so feel free to choose what suits you best. Yarns with natural fibers such as merino, alpaca, yak, cashmere, angora, mohair (or blends with silk, linen, or cotton) are recommended.
For best results, especially for the lace version, choose yarn that provides good stitch definition. Very fluffy yarn can soften the pattern; however, it works beautifully for the stockinette or “Squares” version.

You can knit the scarf in a solid color or explore melange, gradient, mouliné, bouclé, or textured and sparkly yarns.

Needles
3.5 mm / US 4 (or size to get gauge) circular needles on a 60-80cm / 24-32” cable;

Gauge*
22-24 sts x 28-32 rows per 10 cm/4” in stockinette stitch after blocking.

Notions
Stitch markers, row counter (optional), scissors, tapestry needle