Palestinian Keffiyeh Scarf - KNIT by Bex Addams

Palestinian Keffiyeh Scarf - KNIT

Knitting
November 2023
Aran (8 wpi) ?
17 stitches and 23 rows = 4 inches
US 8 - 5.0 mm
360 - 400 yards (329 - 366 m)
low vision format available
English Universal
This pattern is available as a free Ravelry download

This is a free Palestinian Keffiyeh scarf graph for those who are unable to get a keffiyeh of their own or just want to use it for their own purposes.

You cannot use this pattern for profit. Do not sell the pattern, the graph, or any finished products which used this pattern. This is for personal use ONLY.

A Keffiyeh (kufiya), is a traditional garment worn by farmers to protect them against the heat, dust, and sun.

This black and white Palestinian pattern has a rich history for the people who wear them.

The fish net pattern is representation of the fishing trade which Palestinians have, for centuries, used as their primary export and food source. The solid lines are representative of the ancient trading route that ran through Palestine dating back centuries and even millennia. The olive leaves are a testament to the Palestinian people’s perseverance, strength, and long history.

This pattern became a symbol of resistance in Palestine and is still worn by men, women, and children across the world.

If you want your own Palestinian Keffiyeh, you can buy one here or here