LIL scarf

When I came up with this design idea, I was wondering if the world really needs another simple garter stitch mini scarf. But I believe there can never be too many catchy patterns, which are mindless and addictive to knit. This scarf is worked from tip to tip by simply repeating the same two rows over and over – no need to keep track of increases, decreases or yardage. It’s also very flexible regarding width, length and yarn weight: any yarn from fingering to bulky works well. The perfect project to use your favorite hand-dyed or other special yarn. The name “LIL” comes from the colorway of the first sample, Love is Love, and is also short for “little”. Use the hashtag #LILscarf to share your project on Instagram. **SIZES** The LIL shawl is designed to be worn wrapped around the neck once or twice and tied with a knot. But you can adjust the size to your liking and make the shawl in any size, yarn weight, gauge and matching needle size. Sample 1 (rainbow): Finished length (tip to tip): 125 cm (49.25 inches) / finished width: approx. 10 cm (4 inches) Sample 2 (pink): Finished length (tip to tip): 85 cm (33.5 inches) / finished width: approx. 13 cm (5 inches) Sample 3 (pale blue): Finished length (tip to tip): 108 cm (42.5 inches) / finished width: approx. 22 cm (8.75 inches) **NEEDLES** Circular needles to match your yarn Sample 1 (rainbow) – needle size: 4 mm (US 6) with a length of at least 60 cm (24 inches) Sample 2 (pink) – needle size: 5 mm (US 8) with a length of at least 60 cm (24 inches) Sample 3 (pale blue) – needle size: 6 mm (US 10) with a length of at least 60 cm (24 inches) **GAUGE** It is recommended to cast on the scarf directly with your chosen yarn and matching needle size. After a few centimeters/inches, you can wash and block or steam-block the scarf to see if you like the fabric. Sample 1 (rainbow): 19 sts x 34 rows = 10 x 10 cm (4 x 4 inches) in garter stitch, measured after blocking Sample 2 (pink): 16 sts x 34 rows = 10 x 10 cm (4 x 4 inches) in garter stitch, measured after blocking Sample 3 (pale blue): 14 sts x 30 rows = 10 x 10 cm (4 x 4 inches) in garter stitch, measured after blocking **YARN** Sample 1 (rainbow): Woollentwine fibrestudio, Ovis sock (fingering; 50% cheviot, 50% jacobs, 375 m (410 yds) per 100 g) in colorway love is love, held double Sample 2 (pink): Cardiff Cashmere Classic (DK; 100% cashmere, 112 m (122 yds) per 25 g) in shade 662 marylin Sample 3 (pale blue): Lamana Verona (light fingering; 50% wool, 30% silk, 20% cashmere 180 m (197 yds) per 25 g) held together with 2 strands of Lamana Piura (lace; 100% alpaca; 400 m (437 yds) per 50 g), both in shade 36 **METERS NEEDED** Sample 1 (rainbow): approx. 300 m (330 yds), less than 1 skein (approx. 80 g) Sample 2 (pink): approx. 1 ball of Cardiff Cashmere Classic, 112 m (122 yds) Sample 3 (pale blue): approx. 1 ball of Lamana Verona and Lamana Piura each **NOTIONS** Tapestry needle **TECHNIQUES** Norwegian cast-on Optional: Faux I-cord edge Increases (m1R, m1L) Decreases (skpo, k2tog) Standard bind-off