Plaiter Scarf Pattern

Description

An unusual stitch pattern worked in a chubby yarn makes for a thick, warm scarf with nice drape. A variegated yarn creates a beautiful printlike appearance – a solid color would highlight the braided look of the stitch pattern.

Finished Size: 68″ long and 5″ wide.
Yarn: Lorna’s Laces Cloudgate (90% superwash merino, 10% nylon).
Yarn Weight: 120 yd [110 m]/3 1/2 oz [100 g]: #27 black purl; 3 skeins.
Hook Size: K/10 1/2 (6.5 mm).
Notions: St markers (m); yarn needle; piece of cardboard that measures 5 1/2″ wide (to make fringe).
Gauge: 19 sts and 8 rows = 4″ square in patt.
Originally Published: Crochetscene, 2015 (Interweave 2015).