Two big knitting trends (mosaic knitting and skein kits) combine for a project that is sure to inspire you to cozy up in a scarf this season. The mosaic stitch pattern and color-shifting stripe arrangement make this an engaging knit with lots to look forward to—no dreaded “scarf boredom” here! Options included for adding fringe, or making as an infinity scarf.

Yarn: 3 colors. Yarn Indulgences Zed Merino Sport/DK, 100% superwash merino wool; 140 yd (128 m) per 2 oz (56 g) skein. Scarf with fringe: 117-121 yds each color (353- 363 total yds). Infinity scarf: 86-94 yds each color (258-282 total yds).

Gauge: 22 stitches and 40 rows = 4” (10 cm) in pattern stitch.

Needles: US Size 6 (4 mm) straights or circulars (plus a spare needle for working Infinity Scarf only), or size needed to obtain gauge.

Tools: Tapestry needle, scissors, crochet hook (to apply fringe only), stitch holder (infinity scarf only).

Skills: Scarf: cast on, bind off, knit, slip stitches, attaching fringe
Infinity scarf: provisional cast on, Kitchener stitch, knit, slip stitches.
Accessibility Notes: Main pattern: multi-column “magazine style” layout; a serif font and a minimal amount of color print.
Bonus PDF: 12 point san-serif font with bold 14 point headings, color-coded chart, no columns.

A bonus PDF is included with your Ravelry purchase, featuring: a charted version of the stitch pattern and ideas for customizing or resizing your scarf! Emergent Convergence was first available as part of the Yarn Crush December 2018 subscription box. This additional material has not been endorsed, edited, or tested by Yarn Crush; it is provided as a fun courtesy solely by the pattern designer, Sarah M. Goodwin.