Chunky Ribbed Scarf by Jeanette Sloan

Chunky Ribbed Scarf

Knitting
January 2004
Bulky (7 wpi) ?
18 stitches and 23 rows = 4 inches
in centre rib pattern
US 10½ - 6.5 mm
US 17 - 12.0 mm
480 yards (439 m)
English

Measurements: 21cm (8.25in) x 172cm (67.75in) long

Additional Yarn Information: Pattern calls for “4 x 50g (2oz) balls (approx. 110m/120yds per ball) chunky-weight angora/extra fine merino mix yarn”

Additional Gauge Information: There are two tensions listed as part of the pattern uses the yarn doubled.

Using yarn single 18 sts x 23 rows to 10cm (4in) measured over pattern using 6.5mm needles
Using yarn doubles 10 sts x 13 rows to 10cm (4in) measured over pattern using 12mm needles

From the Pattern Description: This scarf is worked in a drop-stitch rib texture that knits up quickly using a beautifully soft angora/merino mix yarn. Using larger needles and doubled yarn for the end panels of the scarf creates a fabric that looks heavy but is actually very light to wear.