Auden is a great textured chunky infinity scarf designed for the stylish woman of today. A gorgeous combination of hurdle stitch and garter stitch gives this scarf a luxurious texture and softness. This is a great first project for a beginner and an excellent project for quick gifts.

Skill Level: Beginner

Size: 7.5” x 56”

Gauge: 5 sts and 8 rows = 4” 10 cm in Garter Stitch after wet blocking

Materials

Yarn: Mondial Bacio (55% Merino Wool, 45% Acrylic; 44 yards 40 meters/100 grams): 0995 (3 balls)

Needles: US size 19 (15 mm) 36” circular

Notions: Marker, large tapestry needle

Special Stitches:
Backward Loop Cast-On method;
Join stitches for working in the round;
Bind off;
Hurdle Stitch (worked in the round)

Pattern Notes ─ This pattern is worked in the round using the Backward Loop cast-on method.Techniques required are: Knit and purl, Backward Loop cast on, Bind off. Stitches are knitted loosely, in particular the Bind off. For a longer scarf, cast-on an even number of stitches more. Wet blocking should be done very gently to prevent felting and because of yarn thickness it will take about 3 days to dry.