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Finished Measurements: Approximately 62 inches long x width varies from 5.5 inches to 6 inches

This scarf is a good way to perfect your Fair Isle technique. Fair Isle is traditionally worked on a circular needle in the round. We did it on straight needles and seamed along the side because of the circumference of the scarf is only 12 inches around, a 16 inch needle will be too long and a 12 inch circular needle hurts. If you prefer, with a few adjustments, the scarf can be worked in the round, using a set of double pointed needles. There are some non Fair Isle patterns in the scarf. Very little clean-up is required with this pattern because all the ends are in the center of tube.

We used Plymouth Yarn's Baby Alpaca DK @125 yards each. 13 balls were used—1 ball of 11 colors and 2 balls of ecru (color C). You can substitute any soft dk weight yarn. The chart below makes it easy to check in your stash. The scarf looks attractive in many different color combinations. More or less colors can be used. It would be a completely different look using only 2 colors. A total of 7 balls would be required for a two color scarf; 4 of the dominant color and 3 of the second color.

Each row of color requires approximately 1½ yards of yarn. We figured the same 1½ yards, even when 2 colors were used on the same row.

Using Plymouth Yarns Baby Alpaca dk @ 125 yards each and 50 grams				YOUR COLORS
	COLOR	ROWS KNIT	APPROXIMATE YARDS REQUIRED
	waste yarn for cast on	5	A cotton yarn works best for waste yarn; it is easier to remove than wool.
A	dark gray	46	69
B	red	42	63
C	ecru	152 (2 balls)	228
D	light blue	68	102
E	chartreuse	12	18
F	magenta	19	29
G	light gray	36	54
H	navy	8	12
I	turquoise	6	9
J	tan	52	78
K	medium light blue	34	51
L	black	30	45

NEEDLES	Note: You will need needles open on both ends for pattern 1. The remaining patterns do not require double pointed needles or a circular needle but either can be used for the entire scarf. 2 size 6 double pointed needles 10 inches long, or 24 inch circular needle—; or size needles to obtain the correct gauge
OTHER NOTIONS	tapestry needle
GAUGE	an average of 6 stitches = 1 inch

SKILL LEVELS FOR KNITTING

Beginner

Projects for first-time knitters using basic knit and purl stitches. Minimal shaping.

Easy

Projects using basic stitches, repetitive stitch patterns, simple color changes, and simple shaping and finishing.

Intermediate

Projects with a variety of stitches, such as basic cables and lace, simple intarsia, double-pointed needles and knitting in the round needle techniques, mid-level shaping and finishing.

Experienced

Projects using advanced techniques and stitches, such as short rows, fair isle, more intricate intarsia, cables, lace patterns and numerous color changes.