The Storybook Kerchief

**Description:** > The Storybook Kerchief is a true absolute-beginner triangle scarf worked flat in garter stitch — no purling and no tricky shaping. You begin at the bottom point with just 3 stitches and increase with a simple yarn over at each edge, which forms a delicate eyelet border, until the scarf reaches your size; then you bind off and add ties. It's a perfect first project and a soothing one-skein palette-cleanser for experienced knitters too. > > Worked in three sizes (petite / classic / generous). Wear it knotted at the neck, tied as a head kerchief, or looped onto a bag. Optional braided ties, beaded edge, and tassels are all included. **Sizes:** Petite (~18 in / 46 cm top edge), Classic (~20 in / 51 cm), Generous (~22 in / 56 cm). **Yarn weight:** Worsted / DK (one project; ~180–220 yds / 165–200 m). **Needles:** US 8 / 5.0 mm. **Gauge:** 18 sts & 36 rows = 4 in (10 cm) in garter stitch (not critical). **Yardage:** 100–220 yards (165–200 m). **Attributes / tags:** beginner · absolute beginner · triangle · kerchief · bandana · garter stitch · worked flat · bottom-up · one skein · eyelet/lace edge · scarf · written pattern · seamless · gift. **Yarn suggestions:** > Shown in **Storybook Yarn** hand-dyed worsted/DK — one skein is all you need. Any smooth worsted or DK with about 200 yds (180 m) per skein will work, so it's a perfect stash-buster. Popular alternatives if you're shopping: **Malabrigo Rios** (squishy superwash merino, ~210 yds), **Cascade 220** (classic, affordable, 220 yds), **Berroco Vintage** (easy-care, ~217 yds), or, for true beginners at the craft store, **Lion Brand Wool-Ease** (~197 yds). Hand-dyed and speckled yarns look especially pretty along the eyelet edge.