Saurel by Susanna Kaartinen

Saurel

Knitting
February 2021
DK (11 wpi) ?
12.5 stitches and 48 rows = 4 inches
in Two-Color Brioche stitch with Size A needle(s), after blocking
US 6 - 4.0 mm
US 4 - 3.5 mm
730 yards (668 m)
13”/33 cm wide; 78”/198 cm long from point to point
English
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Saurel’s luxurious brioche makes this asymmetrical scarf suitable for breezy summer evenings and cold winter days. Contrasting highlights and lowlights pack an extra punch within this rich, reversible fabric. Arbor’s radiant color palette allows ample opportunity for slim stripes on the bias, bold color blocking or the strength of a solid color. Optional tassels enhance the panache of this engaging accessory.

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Construction

  • Saurel is worked flat, on the diagonal from end to end.
  • The pattern is worked in two-color Brioche knitting. The Main Color (MC) is carried throughout. The Contrast Color (CC) changes between Color 1 (C1) and Color 2 (C2) to create stripes.
  • When working flat two-color Brioche stitch you will work with one color per row, changing the color after every row. The work is turned every two rows, with stitches pushed to the other end of the circular needle as needed to start the next color.
  • The scarf is reversible. As such, take care to weave in ends invisibly or consider using the Felted Join to join new skeins of yarn.

Finished Dimensions

  • 13”/33 cm wide; 78”/198 cm long from point to point
  • Measurements taken from relaxed fabric after blocking.

Yarn

Brooklyn Tweed Arbor — 100% American Targhee Wool (145 yards/132 meters per 50 grams)

  • 3 skeins of Main Color (MC); 1 skein of Color 1 (C1); 2 skeins of Color 2 (C2)
  • Photographed in Arbor in colors Arabesque (MC), Mesa (C1), and Klimt (C2)
  • Photographed in Dapple in colors Canopy (MC), Seafoam (C1), and Anchor (C2)

Yardage

  • 355 yards/325 meters MC; 120 yards/110 meters C1; 255 yards/233 meters C2 of DK weight wool yarn
  • For tassels, add an additional 30 yards/28 meters

Gauge

  • 12.5 stitches & 48 rows (24 countable rows) = 4”/10 cm in Two-Color Brioche stitch with Size A needle(s), after blocking
  • Note: Gauge for this project changes considerably after blocking; please block your swatch prior to measuring to ensure correct sizing.

Needles

Size A (for Main Fabric)

  • One 32”/80 cm circular needle in size needed to obtain gauge listed
  • Suggested Size: 4 mm (US 6)

Size B (for Tubular Cast On; optional)

  • One 32”/80 cm circular needle, two sizes smaller than Size A
  • Suggested Size: 3.5 mm (US 4)

Tutorials for all special techniques listed below are included in the pattern:

  • Two-Color Italian Tubular Cast On
  • Felted Join
  • 1x1 Tubular Bind Off
  • Kitchener Stitch (Grafting)
  • Tassels

Skill Level
2 out of 5: Adventurous Beginner