Level Crossing Shawl and Scarf

Showcasing a classic style that you will want to wear, and knit, again and again, the Level Crossing Scarf and Shawl are perfect for all occasions and suitable for a wide range of yarns. The small scarf can be knotted for a chic neck warmer; the large shawl can be elegantly draped or wrapped for cosy warmth.

Inspired by the intersection of train tracks and road crossings, each triangular outer section features a ridged stitch pattern representing railway sleepers. The central rectangular section has a garter stitch rib pattern set at right angles to the sleepers. The change of stitch pattern interrupts the ridge pattern and represents the crossover between road and rail found at a level crossing. 

The scarf and shawl both start at the increase triangle tip. They are knitted flat, finishing with the matching decrease triangle tip. The edgings are worked in garter stitch with a slip stitch at the beginning of every row. Increases and decreases for the outer triangles are worked on every fourth row to form long narrow right angled triangles. The centre rectangle is worked without shaping.

Size

Scarf (shown in red)

Top Edge Length: 80 cm (31 ½in) 

Centre Section Length: 18 cm (8in) 

Centre Section Width: 13 cm (5in)

Shawl (shown in grey)

Top Edge Length: 162 cm (63 ¾in) 

Centre Section Length: 30 cm (12in) 

Centre Section Width: 28 cm (11in)

Yarn

Scarf: Cardiff Cashmere Classic DK Yarn (100% Cashmere, 112m/122yd per 25g ball)

Shade 675: 1 × 25g ball

Shawl: The Camel’s Yarn Non-Superwash Comfort DK Yarn (70% Alpaca, 20% Silk, 10% Cashmere, 225m/246yd per 100g skein)

Shade By Salt and Sea: 2 × 100g skeins

Yarn amounts given are based on average requirements and are approximate.