Modular knitting, the technique used in this scarf, is a fun and simple way to create unique designs with color stripes. This scarf combines modular knitting, shaping and lace to create a repeating diamond pattern. The example scarf uses a color-shift from dark, to medium to light of similar hues, then back to dark. A one-way color shift with five shades of the same hue will also work well, or choose a selection of coordinating colors to use up leftover yarns. Once you try module knitting you will be hooked and will have many ideas for additional designs.

Suitable yarns: The pattern is suitable for a natural fiber in DK or sport weight yarn.

To make the scarf as shown, 1 skein (137 yds) of Debbie Bliss Baby Cashmerino is needed in the follow 3 colors:

• Jade (080)
• Leaf (090)
• Ecru (101)

In general, 60 yards (55 m) are needed per vertical strip.

Skills required: Knit and Purl, increasing and decreasing via yo, k2tog, center decrease, slipped stitches, M1 (make a stitch).

Finished size: 7.5 inches wide by 51” inches long (20 cm x 130 cm)

Equipment: US 7 (4.5 mm) knitting needles

Gauge: 24 sts and 30 rows = 4 inches (10 cm)

As with all my patterns, I am available to help through Ravelry (PM me) and email and will produce a video of any stitches that are causing problems for knitters.