Alsek by Tabetha Hedrick

Alsek

Knitting
February 2016
Fingering (14 wpi) ?
28 stitches and 31 rows = 4 inches
in Body Stitch
US 3 - 3.25 mm
380 yards (347 m)
One size
English

Add a little elegance and a bright pop of colour to your winter wardrobe with this lovely scarf. Delicate herringbone lace travels in columns above a ruffled flare of ribbing. It’s just enough sass and the perfect amount of warmth for those cool days.

SKILL LEVEL
Intermediate

FINISHED MEASUREMENTS
4 1/2” body width, 72” length

YARN
1 skein SweetGeorgia Yarns Merino Silk Fine in Juicebox (380 yds / 347 m per 3.5 oz / 100 g skein; 50% Silk, 50% Merino)

NEEDLES & NOTIONS
Size 3 US / 3.25 mm needles
Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.
Stitch holder, yarn needle

GAUGE
28 sts and 31 rows = 4” / 10 cm in Body Stitch, stretched heavily and blocked.
29 sts and 34 rows = 4” / 10 cm in K2p5 Rib, stretched heavily and blocked.
Note that gauge is not crucial, but will affect required yardage and finished size.