The inspiration for this scarf was taken from the poetry of Robert Frost and is a visual representation, for me, of taking a different path, being willing to lead a life that may not allign with the standards of others, but one that resonates with your own heart.

I first encountered the Robert Frost poem entitled, The Road Not Taken, when I was in my final year of school. There was a paragraph that struck me then, and has stayed even since:
“Two roads diverged in a wood, and I—
I took the one less traveled by,
And that has made all the difference.” The Road Not Taken – Robert Frost

When I read this I knew that I wanted to take the road “less travelled by”, and reflecting upon this the other day – I realized that in my own way I have, that my life by many people’s standards is somewhat unconventional and different – but even though my life might not “look good” in the eye’s of other, I have experienced the truth of Robert Frost’s words, “I took the one less travelled by, And that has made all the difference”.

Please note that the pattern is charted only, and has been tech edited.

Materials:
• 4mm / US size 6 needles or size needed to meet the required gauge.
• Cable needles (2).
• Tapestry needle for sewing in threads.
• Blocking materials.
• Worsted weight yarn, approximately 160m / 175yds. The sample is shown in Malabrigo Rios -
100% merino wool, 192m / 210yds per 100g, and is shown in colourway Solis.

Size:
One size. The scarf measures 12cm / 5” by 109cm / 43”. The length of the scarf is easily adjusted but will alter yardage requirements.

Gauge:
24 stitches and 30 rows = 10cm / 4”die in cable pattern, worked flat and blocked. Working to gauge is not vital for this pattern, but a change in gauge will alter yardage requirements.