UPLAND scarf is a fun and easy knit that is all about playing with colours and fibers. I had so much fun picking out my own handspun for this project and I hope you will also enjoy combining different colours and yarns in this fun project. The scarf is knitted from tip to tip in garter stitch, making it a very relaxing knit, and features intarsia (it is easier than you think) that adds a little spice and variety to this otherwise very simple project. Both the width and the length of the scarf are very easy to customize, once you get familiar with the construction of the scarf.

I have designed this scarf to use my DK weight handspun yarn, but you do not need to be a spinner to make this pattern – it can be modified to use pretty much any yarn! This pattern also includes a few notes on how to make sure you do not have to play ‘yarn chicken’, especially if you are using your handspun or yarn that you cannot get hold of any more.

YARN FOR THE SAMPLE
Col. A (handspun, blend of 80% Shetland, 10% merino and 10% llama fiber), woolen spun, 2 ply, DK weight, 12 wpi
Col. B (handspun, 100% Shetland), woolen spun, 2 ply, DK weight, 12 wpi

YARN SUBSTITUTION
Any DK weight yarn to meet gauge. This pattern it can be adapted for any yarn weight

YARDAGE
435 – 460 meters / 476 - 503 yards of each Col. A - B.
Please note that your yarn consumption will depend on your yarn choice, gauge, the size of your finished scarf and any other alterations you might make to the pattern

GAUGE
16 sts / 27 rows per 10 cm / 4 inches in garter flat after washing and blocking
Gauge is not crucial for this pattern however, please note, that if your gauge differs a lot, it will affect your yarn consumption and final size of the scarf

NEEDLES
4.5 mm (US 7) needles. You can use either circular or long straight needles for this pattern
Please note that needle size is just a suggestion, you might need to change the size of your needles to achieve gauge

NOTIONS
Tapestry needle, measuring tape, 4 stitch markers, row counter, scissors

TECHNIQUES USED
cast on
knit, purl
knit increases
knit decreases
i-cord
slipping sts
intarsia (explained in the pattern + video tutorial)