Sandlines

A knitting pattern to create a scarf.

Sandlines is a chance to explore in stitches the angular motifs of the American Southwest. The flowing and overlapping zigzags over a 2x2 ribbed background was inspired by the practice of sand raking and tire tracks along desert roads. Made from the bottom up in one piece, this gorgeous scarf’s inspiration might harken to Southwest of years past, but is entirely modern in its clean, minimalist lines and texture, making it an outerwear staple for the modern knitter.

Finished Size 

One size; 9.25” / 23.5 cm width; 74.5” / 189 cm length. Note: Measurements taken from relaxed fabric after blocking.

Yarn 

Hudson + West Co. Forge (70% U.S. Merino / 30% U.S. Corriedale; 235 yds / 214 m; 3.5 oz. / 100g): camel (light brown), 4 skeins.

Needles 

Size A (for scarf): US 8 / 5.0 mm: 16” / 40 cm or longer circular needle or straight needles. 

Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.

Notions 

Cable needle (cn; optional); tapestry needle; blocking materials (i.e. wool wash, towel, pins and/or blocking wires).

Gauge 

24 sts and 29 rows = 4” / 10 cm in cable pattern on Size A needle, after blocking.

Skills Required 

Cabling with (or without) a cable needle.