This is a project I designed about a month ago, when I was dreaming of cooler weather in the middle of a heat wave. The colors of the yarn just screamed “fall” to me. I actually don’t have too many scarfs, which is unusual for a knitter, and no drapey cowls. So, I thought this would fit in perfectly with my wardrobe for fall, and would elevate a simple outfit of an oversized top and yoga pants (Yes, I am one of those people who thinks leggings are pants). I’ll try to add some pictures of the scarf on me, when the weather is finally cool enough to wear a scarf.

  It is a great travel project because it only requires 1 ball of yarn and is a pretty easy pattern, but the color changes in the yarn and the bias knitting and dropped stitches keep it interesting. It would also be a good pattern for a relative beginner, looking to venture beyond basic the knit stitch. Or for Christmas gifts because the drop stitch knits up so quickly.

One size, 10.5 inches wide, and 76 inches in circumference, which is long enough to loom around the neck twice.

1 ball “Shawl in a Ball” yarn by Lion Brand, I used the “Calming Desert” color way, and either 5.5 mm (US size 9, UK size I) straight or circular knitting needles.

Special Techniques: Drop Stitch

If you’ve never worked in drop stitch, here is a tutorial video I found on YouTube. This tutorial uses 3 wraps per stitch, and my patten only uses two wraps per stitch.

Co 51 sts

Knit

Knit, kfb, knit to last 3 sts, k2tog, knit

Knit, wrapping yarn twice in each st

Knit, working the first wrap in each stitch and dropping the second

Repeat this 4 row pattern until your scarf is 76 inches long, or whatever your desired length is.

Cast off, and loosely sew the two ends together. I didn’t block my scarf, I like the drapey, scrunchy look of it.

Ravelry: http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/autumn-dreams-cowl

As always, I’d love to see pictures if you make this scarf, and feel free to contact me if you have any questions.