Do what you can, with what you have, where you are.
—Theodore Roosevelt

I made this scarf for my husband (whose favorite president is T.R.) after the yarn had been sitting in stash for more than a year. I wanted to design something simple and classic. The pattern may appear understated, but the stitch definition is surprisingly squishy, and the alpaca gives it a deceptive warmth and softness for harsh winters. As luck would have it, D.C. experienced one of the mildest winters yet…but he’ll be ready for next year.

Sizes

One size, measures 10” x 66” after blocking.

Yarn

Joseph Galler Superfine Prime Alpaca (100% alpaca; 665 yards[608 m] / 8 oz): Natural, 2 hanks. Yarn is held doubled throughout pattern.

Needles

US #5 (3.75 mm): 9” straight (minimum) or 24” (minimum) circular

Gauge

28 sts and 16 rows = 4” (10 cm) in patt st after blocking.
22 sts and 24 rows = 4” (10 cm) in st st after blocking.

Notions

Stitch markers (optional)

Chart

Abbreviations

Please see our standard list of abbreviations.

RT (right-leaning twist): K2tog but leave on needle, then k first stitch again and slip both stitches off needle.

LT (left-leaning twist): Slip 2 sts kwise and then return to left needle. K 2nd sts tbl but leave on needle, k2tog tbl and slip both sts off needle.

Pattern Notes

You may find it helpful to place markers on either side of the separator stitches between pattern blocks to help keep track of the pattern.

Scarf

CO 63 sts.

Knit 4 rows (2 ridges) in garter stitch.

Switch to chart; follow chart until piece measures 60” or desired length (it will grow with blocking).

Knit 4 rows (2 ridges) in garter stitch.

Bind off.

Finishing

Weave in ends and block to desired size.