☘️ A classic scarf with a little twist of texture

The Rust Scarf is classic and fun to knit, with a simple yet unique texture made from just knits and purls. Make it for a child, a woman or a man with three size options.

✨ What makes it work

• Simple texture. Knits and purls only, but it doesn’t look plain.
• Three sizes. Child, women’s and men’s.
• One or two skeins. One for small, two for medium or large.

✂️ What you’ll need

• Yarn: Rios, Malabrigo (worsted), 200 to 405 yds (1 skein for Small, 2 for Medium or Large). Color shown: Glitter
• Love a swap? Merino 3/6, Fleece Artist · Super Merino, Artyarns · 220 Superwash Merino, Cascade Yarns · Gloria, Manos del Uruguay · Stella Alpina, Adriafil
• Needles: US 8 (5.0mm)
• Tools: Row counter · Sewing needle · Scissors

✿ Sizes

• Small/child (Medium/women’s, Large/men’s)
• Width: 5 ½ (7, 8 ½)“
• Length: 45 (56, 66)“

⭐ Good to know

• Skill level: Easy
• Gauge: 18 sts and 24 rows = 4” x 4” · gauge help
• Terms: US knitting terms

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Briana

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