Isa Scarf

A lightweight, versatile scarf with a motif inspired by mountains.

Pattern includes both charts and written instructions.

Accessibility: This pattern includes an additional digital pdf in an easy-to-read format. The easy-to-read format is written in 22 point sans serif font (Arial) in all black text, in a single column. It has no italics. All of the directions are fully written out, and fewer abbreviations are used. No charts are used for this version.

Construction

Isa is a long and narrow scarf with angled points on both ends. An I-cord cast-on and bind-off along with I-cord selvedges create a tidy and smooth edge all around the scarf. The motif is worked in twisted stitches over a reverse stockinette background.

Finished Measurements

Sizes: 1 (2)

Width: 3.5 (3.5) inches / 9 (9) cm

Length: 53.5 (64) inches / 136 (162.5) cm 

Shown in size 2.

Yarn

Approximately 261 (306) yards / 239 (280) meters in sport weight yarn. Note: To account for variance in yarn and gauge, this yardage includes a 10% buffer.

Shown in Cormo Sport by Sincere Sheep

(100% Cormo wool; 400 yards / 365 meters per 4 oz / 113 grams). Color: Urchin; 1 skein

Gauge

One repeat of the motif (28 stitches and 80 rows) measures approximately 3.5 inches / 9 cm in width and 10.5 inches / 26.5 cm in length, after blocking

Needles

US 4 / 3.5 mm circular needle, 24 inches / 60 cm long, or straight needles

Notions

scrap yarn

tapestry needle