MATERIALS
Yarn 2 x 100g balls of Debbie Bliss Lara in Amelia (shade 011).
Needles Pair of 12mm (US 17) knitting needles
YARN DETAIL
Debbie Bliss Lara
Chunky weight
58% wool, 42% alpaca
100g/60m (65yds)
TENSION 8 sts and 12 rows to 10cm or 4in square over st st on 12mm needles
With 12mm needles, cast on 26 sts.
Knit 1 row.
Row 1 (RS): K2, m1, k to last 3 sts, k2tog, k1.
Row 2 (WS): K2, p to last 2 sts, k2. Rep the last two rows eight more times.
DIVIDE FOR OPENING
Row 1 (RS): K2, m1, k8, k2tog, k1, turn and work on these 13 sts for first side, leave rem sts on a spare needle.
Row 2 (WS): K2, p to last 2 sts, k2.
Row 3: K2, ml, k to last 3 sts, k2tog, k1.
Rep the last two rows four more times, ending with row 3.
Break off yarn and leave sts on a holder.
With RS facing, rejoin yarn to rem sts.
Row 1 (RS): K2, m1, k8, k2tog, k1 and work on these 13 sts for second side.
Row 2 (WS): K2, p to last 2 sts, k2.
Row 3: K2, m1, k to last 3 sts, k2tog, k1.
Rep the last two rows four more times, ending with a row 3.
Next row (WS): K2, p11, then work (p11, k2) across first side sts on holder.
Next row: K2, m1, k to last 3 sts, k2tog, k1.
Next row: K2, p to last 2 sts, k2.
Rep the last 2 rows until the scarf measures approximately 104cm (41 in), ending with a RS row and making sure you have enough yarn to cast off.
Cast off knitwise on wrong side.