There is something fundamental about zig-zag designs. They are all around us – in the folded layers of rock as you drive through a mountain pass, or in the twill structure of a woven blanket. Zig-zags are dynamic patterns, symbols of change and energy.

The Lamberhurst Scarf embodies this dynamism and captures the energy of this timeless design. The pattern includes instructions for three different versions to give a range of options for the perfect man’s winter scarf. All the scarves are worked in soft wool yarns and are completely reversible.

PATTERN INFORMATION:

Knitting Techniques required:
Basic knitting such as knitting, purling, casting on and binding off. Pattern is graded as “Intermediate” as it has a long pattern sequence.

Sizes:
Version #1 / Short draping scarf: 23cm/9 ins wide x 130cm/51 ins long
Version #2 / Long slim scarf: 19cm/7.5 ins wide x 173cm/68 ins long

Version #3 / Winter weight scarf in Wide (XL) sizes: 23 (25)cm/9 (10) ins wide x 180cm/71 ins long

Materials for Versions 1 & 2:
YARN for v1 (v2): Willow & Lark Ramble DK yarn, 100% merino, 120m/131 yds: 50gm ball in Col: #105 Thunder Grey x 4* (5) balls

Actual amount used in samples as shown:
Version #1: 198gm/7 oz = 474m/518 yds
Version #2: 210gm/7.5 oz = 499m/546 yds

• Note: Version 1 used almost all of the 4 balls of yarn specified. Please purchase or hold an extra ball to ensure you have enough yarn to complete your project.

NEEDLES: Size 4.0mm/US #6, length 25cm/10 ins

GAUGE: 23 sts & 35 rows:10cm/4 ins in Chevron Pattern using 4.0mm/US #6 needles

Materials for Version 3 – Wide (XL) sizes:
YARN: Quince & Co Chickadee Organic Heather Sportsweight yarn with yarn held double throughout, 100% organic wool, 150m/164 yds: 50gm ball, in Col: #163 Kyanite (Dark Denim) x 7* (8) balls

Actual amount used in XL sample as shown:
   Version 3 / XL size: 382gm/13.5 oz = 1,146m/1,253 yds

• Note: The smaller size used almost all of the 7 balls of yarn specified. Please purchase or hold an extra ball to ensure you have enough yarn to complete your project

NEEDLES: Size 5.5 mm/US #9, length 30cm/12 ins

GAUGE: 18 sts & 28 rows:10cm/4 ins in Chevron Pattern using two ends of a Sportweight yarn held together and 5.5mm/US #9 needles.

Alternative Yarn for Version 3 – Wide (XL) sizes:
A single strand of an Aran or heavy worsted weight yarn could be used with:
. Recommended Gauge: approx 16-18 sts:10cm/4 ins
. Suggested Ndls: 5.5-6mm/US #9-10
. Approx Yardage: About 75m/82 yds:50gm ball
. Quantities: 7 (8) balls
. Total Yarn Length: Approx 525 (600)m/574 (656) yds

Notions:
Row counter, markers, tapestry needle for finishing ends, rustless pins.

Stitch Pattern
This design uses a reversible stitch pattern from the E-book: Reversible Knitting Stitches - A Sourcebook of 250 Double-Sided Stitch Patterns by Moira Ravenscroft & Anna Ravenscroft. For more details, please click here.

© Moira Ravenscroft, 2020

Website: www.wyndlestrawdesigns.com