Wayfinder Scarf by Donnie Herrington

Wayfinder Scarf

Knitting
June 2018
yarn held together
Light Fingering
+ Light Fingering
= Worsted (9 wpi) ?
17 stitches and 26 rows = 4 inches
in stockinette
US 8 - 5.0 mm
1240 - 1680 yards (1134 - 1536 m)
Medium (55 x 11 in.) Large (75 x 11 in.)
English
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Named for the directional arrow shapes formed by the large scale chevron patterning, the Wayfinder lets you know where you’re going or where you want to be.

Choose three colors for the medium size (55 in. long) or four colors for the large size (75 in. long). Using simple increases and decreases, you’ll have a defined shape in a nice, 11 inch wide scarf.

The fingering weight yarn is held double throughout and the color possibilites are endless from wild speckles to simplistic solids for a gradient perfection.

Each section begins with a few rows of garter ridges for a bit of interrupted texture. Your three color selections blend to make five and the four colors make seven.

The four stitch garter edge is bold and mirrors the wide spine in the middle. The spine also creates a natural place for the scarf to fold for a narrow scarf that is still striking and versatile.

Finished Size
3-color: 55 in. x 11 in.
4-color: 75 in. x 11 in.

Yarn
Malabrigo Sock (100g / 420 yds)
Or other fingering weight yarn. 420 yds per color used.

Needles
24-32 in, circular needle, US #8 2-3
stitch markers
tapestry needle

Gauge
17 sts x 26 rows over 4 in, stockinette.
Though, gauge isn’t important as long as you have a fabric you enjoy. Be aware that gauge change can affect amount of yarn used.