You recognize spring easier in plants than in people.
- Chinese Proverb

This is a double-knit scarf using Japanese Kanji characters for four
seasons, Haru (春), Natsu (夏), Aki (秋), Fuyu (冬), meaning Spring,
Summer, Fall and Winter, respectively. And the graphic motifs in the middle section tell a story of the changing seasons.

The double thickness shields you from the cold, while the blend of silk provides coolness to the touch. Nature holds a special place in
Japanese culture. Last year, I designed a scarf called Nature Scarf.
The Four Seasons Scarf is a sequel to it, and my interpretation of the great nature.

The pattern comes with 3 options: Half-width (standard or two-pattern double knitting) and Full-width (standard double knitting). While the general pattern instructions are the same for all three versions, the charts and corresponding written instructions (included in separate files) are arranged in the order of difficulty, as follows:
• Half-width (standard double knitting): Reverse side is horizontally flipped
• Full-width (standard double knitting): Reversible
• Half-width (two-pattern double knitting): Reversible

SKILL LEVEL
Intermediate to Advanced

SKILLS NEEDED
Double knitting in 2 colors

SIZES
Half-width (standard or two-pattern double knitting)
Full-width (standard double knitting)

FINISHED MEASUREMENTS
Half: Approximately 6” x 68” (15 cm x 170 cm)
Full: Approximately 12” x 68” (30 cm x 170 cm)

YARN
DK weight yarn in at least 2 contrasting colors. A total of 5 colors are used in the design / sample, but you can reduce the number of colors as you wish.

SAMPLE SHOWN IN
Knit Picks Gloss DK (DK Weight 70% Superwash Merino Wool, 30% Silk) 123 yards / 50 grams. 6 (Half-width) or 8 (Full-width) balls in following colors:
• (A) 24992 Robot (2 or 4 balls)
• (B) 28591 Plume (1 ball)
• (C) 28588 Wharf (1 ball)
• (D) 24719 Masala (1 ball)
• (E) 28590 River Rock (1 ball)

NEEDLES AND NOTIONS
US #4 (3.50 mm) straight needles, or size to obtain gauge. Tapestry needle and scissors.

GAUGE
14 sts and 21 rows per 4” (10cm) in double knitting