Tesla by Deb Barnhill

Nikola Tesla liked his processes reversible, and so do I.  This scarf is as light and effortless as a summer breeze, works up in a jiffy and completely lacking in a wrong side.  It starts from a beaded cast on and pleated edge, and ends with a diagonal ruffle.  It’s truly a girl’s best friend, so if you make one for yourself, be sure to whip up a second one for your bff as well.

Photos by Cristi Brockway and J.P. Thompson
Modeled by Cristi Brockway

Sizes

Unblocked:  width 6”, length at longest point 60 ”
Blocked: width 9.5”, length at longest point 55” 

Yarn

Handmaiden Sea Silk (70% silk, 30% seacell; 437 yards [400 meters]/100 grams); color:  Baadeck Pinks (lighter shade), 1 skein

Note on color:  My favorite local yarn store enjoys a special relationship with Fleece Artist that includes production of exclusive colorways, the two shades of Baadeck Pinks among them.  Any shade of Sea Silk would certainly make this pattern sing, but if your heart is set on pink, contact Pat at Baadeck Yarns, who will happily ship worldwide.

Needles

US#6 (4 mm): straight, or any length circular (for working back and forth), 2 double-pointed needles for working pleats

Gauge

18 sts and 32 rows = 4” in patt after blocking.

Notions

123 Pony Beads (size 6/0, also called "E" beads)
Tapestry needle
Blocking wires (optional)