CACTUS is a syncopated 2-color brioche rectangular scarf. In syncopation, both colors are prominent on the main side. To create this unique design, elongated stitches are created where increased are made. Cactus is knit in 2 sections, which are joined together in the center of the scarf. Optional fringes or tassels are placed to complete the look.

Techniques Used

• 2-color syncopated brioche
• brioche increases and decreases
• elongated stitches
• Kitchener stitch

Yarn
2 colors, 400 yards each of aran or heavy worsted weight yarns.

Notes:

1. This scarf can be knit with any gauge yarn, but this pattern (# of repeats widthwise and lenghwise) is optimized for aran or heavy worsted weight yarns.

2. The sample is show in Malabrigo Rios, colors Indiecita and Valentina.

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