Walsh

CONSTRUCTION

• Scarf is worked flat in a triangular shape from widest point to tip.

GAUGE

• 24 stitches & 34 rows = 4″ in stockinette stitch, with Size A needle(s), after blocking
• 48-stitch Cable Pattern from chart measures 7″ wide, after blocking

NEEDLES

Size A (for Main Fabric):

• One pair of straight needles or a circular needle* in size needed to obtain gauge
• Suggested Size: 3¾ mm (US 5)

Size B (for Edging):

• One pair of straight needles or a circular needle* three sizes smaller than Size A
• Suggested Size: 3 mm (US 2½)

*Knitter’s preferred style of needle may be used

FINISHED DIMENSIONS

• 36½” wide; 13¼” height at center of triangle

Please note: the stitch patterns in this garment are charted only.

YARDAGE

• Approximately 300 yards fingering weight wool yarn

YARN

• 2 skeins of Brooklyn Tweed Loft (100% American Targhee-Columbia wool; 275 yards/50g)
• Photographed in colors Long Johns and Button Jar

Note: Head scarves were worked using exactly 1 skein of yarn each; however, to allow for swatching and for variations between individual knitters, it is recommended that you purchase two skeins.

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

REQUIRED TECHNIQUES

• Blocking (Suggested method: Wet-Blocking)

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Definitions for K2tog and SSK were added to the Abbreviations page and Chart Legend.