Scarf Pattern #1518

MATERIALS REQUIRED—American Thread Company "Dawn" Knitting Worsted.

2 2-ounce Skeins White.

1–1¾ or 2 ounce Skein of any Solid or Shaded Color.

1 Pair Bone Knitting Needles No. 10.

With Color—Cast on 32 sts and K 3 inches then K 8 rows White, 6 rows Color, repeat the last 14 rows. Attach White, K 1 row and begin basket weave pat­tern : K the 1st 4 and last 4 sts in each row and on remaining sts work as follows:

1st and 2nd Row—K 2, P 2.

3rd Row—K across row.

4th and 5th Rows—P 2, K 2.

6th Row—Purl across row. Repeat these 6 rows until scarf measures about 28 inches and finish end to correspond.

Fringe—Cut 6 inch lengths of yarn, take 2 strands, double these and knot through every other st.

This pattern was originally published in Star #15, Book of Crocheted, Knitted, Tatted and has passed into the public domain: the source states these designs "are no longer protected by copyright and you are free to do whatever you would like to do with them." It is reproduced here verbatim, including original vintage terminology, abbreviations, and measurements, which may differ from modern conventions. You can view the original transcription at freevintageknitting.com.