Nidus
Pattern Specs
CONSTRUCTION
- The Nidus scarf is worked flat from end to end.
- The pattern is written for two sizes, using either DK-weight or Chunky yarn.
- The Nidus Pattern Stitch can be worked from either charted or written instructions.
FINISHED DIMENSIONS
- DK Version (Chunky Version)
- 7½ (13¾)” [19 (35) cm] wide
- 72½ (75)” [184 (190.5) cm] long
GAUGE
DK Version
- 26 stitches & 31 rows = 4”/10 cm in Nidus Pattern Stitch, with Size A needle(s) after blocking
Chunky Version
- 14 stitches & 21 rows = 4”/10 cm in Nidus Pattern Stitch, with Size A needle(s) after blocking
NEEDLES
Size A (for Main Fabric)
- One pair of straight needles or a circular needle in size needed to obtain gauge listed
- DK Version Suggested Size: 4 mm (US 6)
- Chunky Version Suggested Size: 6 mm (US 10)
Size B (optional; for Ribbing)
- One pair of straight needles or a circular needle, two sizes smaller than Size A
- DK Version Suggested Size: 3.5 mm (US 4)
- Chunky Version Suggested Size: 5 mm (US 8)
Size C (optional; for Tubular Cast On only)
- One circular needle, one size smaller than Size B
- DK Version Suggested Size: 3.25 mm (US 3)
- Chunky Version Suggested Size: 4.5 mm (US 7)
Please note: the stitch patterns used for this accessory include written as well as charted instructions.
Pattern Materials
YARN
DK Version
Brooklyn Tweed Arbor — 100% American Targhee Wool (145 yards/132 meters per 50 grams)
- 4 skeins
- Note: The DK version uses exactly 4 skeins. You may wish to consider purchasing an extra skein due to variations in individual work.
- Photographed in color Spruce
Chunky Version
Brooklyn Tweed Quarry — 100% American Targhee-Columbia Wool (200 yards/182 meters per 100 grams)
- 4 skeins
- Photographed in color Citrine
YARDAGE
DK Version
- 580 yards/528 meters of DK weight wool yarn
Chunky Version
- 670 yards/613 meters of chunky weight wool yarn
Techniques
Tutorials for all special techniques listed below are included in the pattern:
- Cabled Cast On
- 2x2 Tubular Cast On
- Short Rows: Wrap & Turn
Errata
11 December 2020: Version 1.1
Instructions have been appended to the 2x2 Tubular Cast On directions in Special Techniques regarding the removal of the provisional waste yarn from the optional tubular cast on.

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