Duplex

=Save 20% with code **Duplex20** through June 15, 2025. Choosing the right name for a design connects me to my work, and many of my knit design inspirations stem from my experience as an architect and design educator. While working on this scarf design, I had an a-ha moment as the perfect pattern name popped into my head. **DUPLEX** is a term that refers to 2 housing units connected side-by-side under the same roof. Like its architectural namesake, this scarf has 2 joined pieces. The work is connected using modular garter stitch (not intarsia!), and it is a perfect canvas to highlight a special bit of fingering weight yarn. Sample is shown in a sock skein with 2 mini skeins. This design is flexible and can easily accommodate 2-4 colors—or more! Pattern includes 3 sizes and has a schematic, photo tutorials, and link to a process video explaining how to join the work. **YARN** Embers by Kettle + Hearth Fibers, 80% Superwash Merino, 20% Nylon, 400 yd / 366 m per 100 g or similar fingering weight yarn in 2-3 colors. [https://www.kettleandhearthfibers.com/][1] **YARN ESTIMATE PER SIZE** MC: 92 (129, 156) yd / 84 (118, 143) m 23 (32, 39) g CC1-2: 46 (64, 78) yd / 42 (59, 72) m in EACH of 2 colors 12 (16, 19.5) g *Estimate includes 15% buffer.* Sample shown in a fingering weight sock set with 1 MC and 2 CC mini skeins. If you prefer a 2-color scarf, simply use MC in place of CC2. There is enough yarn in a single skein to make this change without running out of MC! This design could also be completed in 4 colors by using 2 colors for MC. *Sample shown in Size 3. MC: Spring Meadow, 136 yd / 124 m (34 g) CC1: Copper, 68 yd / 62 m (17 g) CC2: Navy, 68 yd / 62 m (17 g)* **FINISHED DIMENSIONS** Sizes 1 (2, 3) Length: 43.4” (50”, 56.6”) / 110 (127, 144) cm Width at center: 5.3” (6”, 6.7”) / 13.5 (15, 17) cm **GAUGE & NEEDLES** 24 stitches & 48 rows = 4” / 10 cm in garter stitch knit flat, blocked. *Gauge is not critical but will impact finished size and yarn requirements—see more below!* US 4 / 3.5 mm, *or size needed to get gauge*, either straight or circular (minimum overall length: 9” / 23 cm for straight needles, or 16” / 40 cm for circular). *Several test knitters met gauge with a US 3 / 3.25 mm needle! Several test knitters met gauge with a US 3 / 3.25 mm needle! Many testers also liked using double-pointed needles for this design.* Share your finished work on Instagram with #[DuplexScarf][2] Yarn Support: Kettle + Hearth Fibers [https://www.kettleandhearthfibers.com/][3] Tech editing: Bronwyn Hahn Test knitting: Jessica A., Dianne B., Heidi B., Leticia J., Sarah K., Katie M., Emily O., Sandra P., Tina P., Louise R., & Marieke vB. [1]: https://www.kettleandhearthfibers.com/ [2]: https://www.instagram.com/explore/search/keyword/?q=%23duplexscarf [3]: https://www.kettleandhearthfibers.com/