Merganser by Julie Turjoman

Merganser

Knitting
January 2020
DK (11 wpi) ?
22 stitches and 28 rows = 4 inches
in Texture stitch
US 6 - 4.0 mm
872 yards (797 m)
Finished Measurements: 11¾” wide and 72” long
English
This pattern is available from yarn.com for $5.99.

Merganser is a marvelous unisex textured scarf with an easily memorized stitch pattern that is knit using Valley Yarns Deerfield or Hampden. Merganser is the perfect TV knitting or for new knitters getting comfortable with new stitch patterns. The textured pattern is charted and written out.

Skill Level: Beginner

Yarn Requirements: 8 balls Valley Yarns Deerfield (80% Baby Alpaca/ 20% Silk; 50g/109yds) shown in Frost Gray or 8 balls Valley Yarns Hampden (50% Baby Alpaca/ 35% Fine Merino Wool/ 15% Mulberry Silk; 50g/95yds) shown in 06 Rust

Needles: US 6 (4.00mm)

Other Materials: Stitch markers, tapestry needle

Gauge: 22 sts and 28 rows = 4” in textured stitch pattern, blocked