The serape is constructed in three sections with a straight rectangle leading the way in Step 1. Step 2 picks up and knits along one side but is far more free-range and adds playful riffs of short rows and forms the other side of your serape. These two pieces are then joined at the “shoulders” for the neck opening. The final step picks up a long band along one straight edge to tie everything together. Sizes and lengths are endlessly adjustable and I wear mine multiple ways.

MATERIALS

Needles: US 8/ 5mm and US 9/ 5.5 mm straights (my preference but you may prefer long circulars)

The Autumn Serape can be knit in any needle size but for the look you see here, I used the sizes above.

Yarns: Indulge in all your favorite colors. This time I brought in the warm sunlight of fall and mixed in autumn lime with oranges, golds, and rusts all in silk blends. Yardage ranges between 450-600 yards in mixed yarns and colors.