4 winds Scarf

This Scarf design is a part of the Bendigo Project 2025 - Stripes collection.

It explores texture, colour and direction and has taken inspiration from Entrelac knitting but with a fresh spin!

The modular construction and changing colours and textures keep the knitting interesting all the way through. 

Design notes

This scarf is worked flat and has an interesting modular construction. It consists of 4 triangle shaped sections (Triangles 1–4) that are worked in a modular fashion.

As the final step, the scarf is finished with a narrow reverse stockinette stitch edging that is worked in the round with sts picked up along the perimeter.

Sizing and fit

SIZES 

One size

FINISHED MEASUREMENTS

Width: 52cm / 20.5"

Length: 230cm / 90.5"

Yarn

4 ply  / fingering weight wool yarn in three colours.

Sample is knit with Pirate Purl Yarns Blackbeard (70% Polwarth wool, 30% Silk, 400m / 437yds – 100g) 

Main colour (MC): 2 skeins or 550 m / 600 yds.

Contrast colour 1 (CC1): 1 skein or 200 m / 218 yds.

Contrast colour 2 (CC2): 1 skein or 200 m / 218 yds.

And some extra yarn for tassels.

Needles

3.5mm / US4 

80cm / 32” and 150cm / 60" circular needles. 

Notions

Stitch markers, stitch holders or spare yarn, tapestry needle.

For tassels: Cardstock, scissors.

Gauge

20 sts and 32 rows = 10cm / 4" with 3.5mm / US4 needle in stripe pattern, measured from blocked and relaxed fabric.

Techniques

• Long-tail CO
• Increases: m1l and m1r
• Decreases: k2tog, ssk
• German short rows
• Stretchy BO

Skill level

Intermediate