Ethereal Snowflake Scarf

Skill Level - Easy

Designed by Lori Bailey for Mango Moon

This ethereal looking scarf was knit using one strand of Sky Blue Kid Mohair and one strand of Lavender Zing String. It is VERY easy and quick to knit, yet gives the look of lace and elegance. The idea is to have the string of the Zing String match the mohair, so as it gets carried along and then dropped off, these changes are not noticeable. Other attractive combinations of Mohair/Zing String include: Black/Black; Red/Red; Purple/Purple; Yellow/Amber; Orange/Orange; White/White; Turquoise/Blue

Materials: 1 skein each Mango Moon Kid Mohair and Zing String

Note: Use mismatched needles. This scarf was knit using one size 14 (US) needle and one size 10 (US) needle, but any similar combination will work. Using the different sizedneedles gives the scarf structure and interest. 

Directions: Cast on 27 stitches (loosely) on the larger needle using the Mohair (any odd number of stitches will work). Using the smaller needle, begin your seed stitchñknit one, purl oneñalways beginning and ending each row with a knit stitch. Carry Zing String along every third or fifth row as follows:

At the third row, simply lay the Zing String next to the Mohair and work both for that row and every third or fifth row from then on. When you complete the row using both strands, drop the Zing String to the side and when you get back a couple of rows later, pick it up and work both strands again. Just laying the Zing String next to the edge of the scarfõs worked rows will be enough to keep it virtually unnoticeable. You may want to catch the Zing String in the last stitch knit sometimes so it gets carried along as part of the piece, creating a more finished look. Knit as long as you want to make the scarf. Add Mohair fringe if desired.