Saman Scarf by Catherine Salter Bayar

A classic accessory refreshed by shifting slipstitch stripes or gradients, weaving their way through this long scarf to create a basketlike pattern one side, colorful dots the other, on a contrast solid ground.

Yarn

Col 1: 2 skeins Harvest Fingering,

Col 2: 1 skein Uneek Fingering.

Shown in Cosmic Purple Carrot (Col 1) and 3001 (Col 2)

Dimensions

8.5”/22 cm wide, 94.5”/240 cm long, after blocking

Needle

US 4/3.5mm ndls (straight or circular), or size needed to obtain gauge

Notions

Tapestry needle,

stitch markers as needed

Gauge

36 sts x 42 rows in Slipped Basket Stitch using US4/3.5 mm ndls = 4”/10 cm square, blocked

Skill level

Easy

Techniques

Knit and purl stitches,

slipped stitches,

I-cord edges