A complete tutorial for 3-D knit scales!

What’s so great about these scales? They:

• Are worked continuously with the the rest of your project- no ends to weave in!
• Come in 5 different sizes
• Come in 2 texture variants
• Come in a basic and fancier version for each size/texture (except for the smallest size)
• Can be started while working a right or wrong side row
• Are completely independent of each other, letting you create beautiful, flowing, organic scaly apparel and accessories! Perfect for dragon scale anything!

Included in this 41-page document:

• Scale patterns in both written and charted form
• Detailed written instructions with pictures on how to start and end scales
• Advice on recommended scale spacing and different arrangements, changing scale sizes, and more!

Materials

• Yarn- I recommend a plied wool/wool blend
• an appropriate circular needle for your yarn
• a second circular (or straight) needle the same size or next size up
• a crochet hook the same size as the second needle
• a third circular (or straight) needle approximately 35-45% larger than the second needle

For example, here is a list of materials used to make the scaly dog sweater featured in the photos:

• Fingering weight merino (Malabrigo sock)
• US size 3 (3.25 mm) circular needle
• US size 3 circular needle
• US size 3 crochet hook
• US size 7 (4.5 mm) circular needle

For personal use only. Designers, if you want to incorporate these scales into your design, you must reference and link to this pattern in your directions! This pattern may not be reproduced or redistributed in whole or in part without permission.