Nidus

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.

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

Tutorials for all special techniques listed below are included in the pattern:

• Cabled Cast On
• 2x2 Tubular Cast On
• Short Rows: Wrap & Turn

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.