Patchwork Scarf

Size 4 worsted yarn of choice, 1 skein
Size 11 knitting needles
Finished project is approximately 10 inches x 70 inches without the tassel.
For a narrower and shorter scarf, and a tighter knit, use size 9 or 8 needle. I just used size 11 as I was looking for a loose knit.

Instructions:
Cast on 40 stitches.

Edge:
Row 1: P K P K *P P K P K * Repeat stitches between * until last stitch, purl
Row 2: K *P K P K K*  Repeat stitches between * until last 4 stitches, then P K P K.
Repeat  rows 1 & 2 4 times for a total of 8 rows.

Continue scarf patches in this order:

Lace and Trellis Patch:
Row 1: knit 1, *yo, k2tog* to last stitch; knit 1
Row 2: knit
Row 3: *k2tog, yo* to last 2 stitches; knit 1, knit 1
Row 4: knit
Repeat these four rows until your block is 6 inches long.

Horizontal Patch:
Row 1: knit
Row 2: purl
Row 3: purl
Row 4: knit
Repeat these four rows 4 times until block measures 6 inches long.

Vertical Patch:
Row 1: K2, P2 across
Row 2: P2, K2 across
Continue Rows 1 & 2 for 5 rows total, then continue:
Row 6: K2, P2 across
Row 7: P2, K2 across
Continue Rows 6 & 7 for 5 rows total, then repeat pattern starting with row 1. Continue until block measures 6 inches.

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