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A smaller gauge scarf designed to be worn by an elegant man (or woman). This is not the chunky, cabled number you throw on with your leather jacket, but the more delicate scarf you wear with your sport jacket or good wool topcoat. Alpaca makes it super soft and warm despite its lack of bulk, and a stitch pattern that travels on every row keeps it interesting for the knitter. I'm well aware that the picture shows next to nothing -- I've unfortunately gifted the orginal and don't have a better picture. I'll be knitting a new one soon and will post better pictures then.

Finished size: app. 72”x6”
Gauge: Seriously, people, it’s a scarf. I got about 4.5st per inch. [If you’re that worried about it, cast on and knit 4” in pattern. If it’s the width you want, goodie! You’ve got four inches of your scarf done! If it’s too wide, switch to smaller needles. If it’s too narrow, switch to bigger needles. Keep in mind that for a scarf, drape really matters so you’re probably better off having scarf that’s slightly wider than a scarf that’s slightly stiffer so don’t go too small trying to get gauge.]
Materials:
- 2 balls Misti Alpaca Worsted, or 220 yds of any worsted weight yarn
- US size 6/4mm. I like to knit a scarf on short circulars. You can use straights if that’s your poison of choice.