There is something fundamental about zig-zag designs. They are all around us – in the folded layers of rock as you drive through a mountain pass, or in the twill structure of a woven blanket. Zig-zags are dynamic patterns, symbols of change and energy.

The Lamberhurst Scarf embodies this dynamism and captures the energy of this timeless design. The pattern includes instructions for three different versions to give a range of options for the perfect man’s winter scarf. All the scarves are worked in soft wool yarns and are completely reversible.
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PATTERN INFORMATION:

DIFFICULTY: Intermediate

TECHNIQUES REQUIRED: Knitting, purling, casting on, binding off and working long pattern sequence.

SIZES:
. Version #1 / Short draping scarf: 23cm/9 ins wide x 130cm/51 ins long
. Version #2 / Long slim scarf: 19cm/7.5 ins wide x 173cm/68 ins long
. Version #3 / Winter weight scarf in Wide (XL) sizes: 23 (25)cm/9 (10) ins wide x 180cm/71 ins long
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Materials for Versions 1 & 2:
Yarn: Willow & Lark Ramble DK yarn, 100% merino, 120m/131 yds: 50gm ball in Colour #105 Thunder Grey x4˟ (5) balls

Actual amount used in samples as shown:
. Version #1: 198gm/7 oz, 474m/518 yds
. Version #2: 210gm/7.5 oz, 499m/546 yds

• Note: Version 1 used almost all of the 4 balls of yarn specified. Please purchase or hold an extra ball to ensure you have enough yarn to complete your project.

Needles: Size 4.0mm/US #6, length 25cm/10 ins
Gauge: 23 sts & 35 rows:10cm/4 ins in Chevron Pattern using 4.0mm/US #6 needles.
Notions: Row counter, markers & tapestry needle for finishing ends.
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Materials for Version 3 – Wide (XL) sizes:

Yarn: Quince & Co Chickadee Organic Heather Sportsweight yarn with yarn held double throughout, 100% organic wool, 150m/164 yds: 50gm ball, in Colour #163 Kyanite (Denim) x 7˟ (8) balls

Actual amount used in XL sample as shown: 382gm/13.5 oz, 1,146m/1,253 yds

• Note: The smaller size used almost all of the 7 balls of yarn specified. Please purchase or hold an extra ball to ensure you have enough yarn to complete your project.

Needles: Size 5.5 mm/US #9, length 30cm/12 ins
Gauge: 18 sts & 28 rows:10cm/4 ins in Chevron Pattern using two ends of a Sportweight yarn held together and 5.5mm/US #9 needles.
Notions: Row counter, markers & tapestry needle for finishing ends.
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PATTERN NOTES:

Stitch Pattern:
This design uses a reversible stitch pattern from our book: Reversible Knitting Stitches - A Sourcebook of 250 Double-Sided Stitch Patterns by Moira Ravenscroft & Anna Ravenscroft. For more details, please click here.

Blogposts / Knitting Notes:
1: Either way up – Using reversible stitches for scarves
2: The Four-Way Wrap
3: How long shall I make this scarf?
4: How much yarn do I need for a scarf?
5: Seeing Double – Using two ends of yarn for added warmth
6: Tips and Techniques for using doubled yarns

© Moira Ravenscroft, 2024

Website: www.wyndlestrawdesigns.com