Strongly textured & with a design based upon classical symmetry, the Karlskrona Scarf is a man’s scarf he’ll wear from one season to the next. The scarf features a reversible pattern with a dynamic zig-zag design on the front and a well-defined vertical stripe on the reverse.

The scarf is straightforward to knit with an easily-memorised pattern so you can work on it while travelling or in a social situation. The pattern includes instructions for three different sizes for a range of different wrapping styles.
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PATTERN INFORMATION:

DIFFICULTY: Intermediate

TECHNIQUES REQUIRED: Knitting, purling, slipped stitches

SIZES: Small (Medium, Large)
Width: 18 (24, 24) cm / 7 (9.5, 9.5) ins
Length: 120 (150, 185) cm / 48 (60, 72) ins

MATERIALS:
Yarn: Lang Merino+ Aran weight yarn, 100% merino wool, ​90m/98 yds:50gm ball in Colour #34 Petrol Blue x4 (6, 7˟) balls

Actual amount used in Large size: 350gm/12.5 oz, 630m/686 yds

• Note: The Large size used almost all of the 7 balls of yarn specified. Please purchase or hold an extra ball to ensure you have enough yarn to complete your project.

Yarn substitution: To use an alternative yarn, please select an Aran or heavy Worsted weight yarn with a recommended gauge of about 17 sts:10 cm/4 ins using 4.5 mm/US #7 needles.

Needles: Size 4.0mm/US #6 needles, ​length 20 (25, 25)cm/8 (10, 10 ins)

Notions: Row counter, markers and tapestry needle for finishing ends
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Gauge: 23 sts & 34 rows:10cm/4 ins in Pine Tree pattern, using 4.0mm/US #6 needles
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PATTERN NOTES:

Stitch Pattern:
This design uses a reversible stitch pattern from the book: Reversible Knitting Stitches - A Sourcebook of 250 Double-Sided Stitch Patterns by Moira Ravenscroft & Anna Ravenscroft, 2nd Edition, 2024. For more details, please click here.

Blogposts / Knitting Notes:
1: How long shall I make this scarf?
2: How much yarn do I need for a scarf?

© Moira Ravenscroft, 2024
Website: www.wyndlestrawdesigns.com