Kasmir by Jennifer Weissman

Kasmir

Knitting
October 2020
DK (11 wpi) ?
19 stitches and 38 rows = 4 inches
in garter stitch
US 6 - 4.0 mm
1054 yards (964 m)
83”/211 cm long, 12.5”/32 cm wide
English
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This beginner-friendly scarf features entertaining geometric bands that are surprisingly easy to knit.

Shaped like a rectangle with pointed ends, Kasmir begins at each tip. The two halves are knitted toward its center, where they are joined seamlessly with triangles. The center of the scarf is especially eye-catching, with the mirrored points of the geometric bands meeting tip to tip.

The geometric bands are knitted using a mosaic stitch. Only one color is used at a time, and the pattern is created by slipping stitches instead of working them. The rest of the scarf is knitted in relaxing garter stitch. I-cords are worked along both edges throughout for a clean finish.

The finished scarf is cozy and suitable for all of the adults and teens in your life. So grab your needles, choose two beautiful contrasting colors and watch this striking design emerge!

Please share your project with me in my ravelry group or on Instagram with tags #kasmirscarf and @shadystroll ~ I would love to see it.

Instructions are fully written, with two optional charts.

Finished Measurements

Length: 83”/211 cm
Width: 12.5”/32 cm

Gauge

19 Stitches and 38 rows = 4”/10 cm square in garter stitch using US 6/4 mm needles, lightly blocked.
Gauge is not critical, but yardage requirements and finished measurements will vary if your gauge differs.

Yarn

  • Approximately 890 yds/814 m DK-weight yarn in Main Color (MC)
  • Approximately 164 yds/150 m DK-weight yarn in Contrast Color (CC)

The mosaic pattern is clearest when there is plenty of contrast between the two colors.

Sport or fingering-weight yarn can be substituted, using a US 5/3.75 mm or US 4/3.5 mm needle, respectively.

Tools

  • US 6/4 mm circular needle, preferably 32”/80 cm in length
  • 5 Stitch markers
  • 1 Removable marker
  • 3 Stitch holders or pieces of scrap yarn
  • Tapestry needle
  • Pins for blocking

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