Inspired by softness and the checkered pattern of its fabric, Flannel is named after its woven twin. This timeless and reversible scarf is constructed with garter stitch, playing with slipping the stitches in front and back, to achieve the look of a woven checkered fabric.

Materials: 16 Fingering, 2 skeins for each color, shown in BL40 as MC, O10 as CC

Dimensions: 8.5’’ / 21.5 cm width, 69.5” / 176.5 cm length

Needle: US 4 / 3.50 mm; or size needed to obtain gauge

Notions: Tapestry needle, stitch markers x4

Gauge: 32 sts x 52 rows in Slip stitch checkered motif = 4’’ / 10 cm square, steam blocked

Skill level: Easy

Techniques: Garter stitch, mosaic knitting, I-cord edging

Flannel Scarf is worked flat with 2 colors which alternate every 2 rows. Main design features are a garter stitch base and slip stitches that construct vertical lines. Slipping the stitches with yarn in front and in back makes the design reversible.

The scarf consists of 2 alternating sections, each with a dominant color. Edges are worked with an I-cord edge to have a polished look.