The Design

“Soft, woolly stripes.”

We’ve long been searching for a fresh way to revisit the gorgeous linen stitch. And by George, we think we’ve got it! We’ve come up with this free adaptation to our Striped Linen Stitch Scarf pattern to make a scarf with a slightly different striping sequence that takes full advantage of linen stitch’s handsome, woven effect.

You’ll need four skeins chosen from the sweeping color palette of Brooklyn Tweed Arbor. Series of gradients, cheerful brights, moody jewel tones, sophisticated neutrals all work harmoniously in this ingenious, textural stitch.

Firmly spun at a DK-weight, Arbor is a classic workhorse of a yarn that is entirely produced in the United States. The round, 3 ply composition creates firm fabric with great stitch definition and light, woolly softness.

The Details

FINISHED SIZE
Approx. 5 x 66"/13 x 168cm after blocking.

YARN
4 skeins Brooklyn Tweed Arbor (145 yds/132m each), one each in four colors. Designate colors A through D (our sample used the Sock Monkey colorway: A = Humpback, B = Heron, C = Driftwood, D = Alizarin).
Or approx. 380 yds/347m total of an equivalent DK-weight yarn. Our sample used approx. 134 yds/122m of Color A, and 82 yds/75m each of Colors B, C, and D.

NEEDLES & NOTIONS
US 10 (6mm) 29"/74cm circular needles, or size to obtain gauge.
Stitch markers. Blunt darning needle to finish.

GAUGE
Approx. 23 sts = 4"/10cm in linen stitch, before blocking.