The great things about linen stitch are as follows: first, it looks great in a multitude of yarns, so go mad. Second, it’s non-sex-specific: not girly or macho, just terrific-looking. Third, both sides are attractive (though different), so you don’t have to always try to arrange your scarf so that the ‘right’ side is up. This is an easy, versatile pattern with lots of gauge options and possible looks.