Parallelism is the ideal project to learn how short-rows create colorwork and how a motif can be repeated. It’s simple yet striking use of alternating stripes allows plenty of room for color play. Designed for 2 yarn weights, sock and worsted, the scarf can easily be adjusted for different lengths, sizes, and gauges.

SIZES
One size in each of two yarn weights

VERSIONS
Worsted: orange and blue
Fingering: gray and purple

FINISHED MEASUREMENTS
Worsted: 8¾“ x 63½”/22cm x 161cm
Fingering: 8¾“ x 69”/22cm x 175cm

YARN
Worsted: Malabrigo Rios; superwash merino wool; 210yd/192m per 3½oz/100g skein
• 420yd/385m or 2 skeins in RIO096 Sunset (A)
• 145yd/135m or 1 skein in RIO683 Cian (B)

Fingering: Malabrigo Sock; superwash merino wool; 440yd/402m per 3½oz /100g skein
• 400yd/365m or 1 skein in SW345 Land of Oz (A)
• 160yd/145m or 1 skein in SW141 Dewberry (B)

NEEDLES
Worsted: Pair size 7 (4.5mm) needles, or size to obtain gauge
Fingering: Pair size 3 (3.25mm) needles, or size to obtain gauge

NOTIONS
Worsted: Size 7 (4.5mm) crochet hook
Fingering: Size D/3 (3.25mm) crochet hook

GAUGE
Worsted: 20 sts and 34 rows to 4”/10cm over garter st using size 7 (4.5mm) needles and Yarn B
Fingering: 25 sts and 38 rows to 4”/ 10cm over garter st using size 3 (3.25mm) needles and Yarn B
TAKE TIME TO CHECK GAUGE.

PATTERN NOTES
Adjusting the length of this scarf is managed by adding or removing repeats of Rows 1 to 24 of the Main Section. Alternatively, you can adjust sizing via gauge, either by yarn weight or needle size. To ensure the fabric remains balanced and to maintain pattern continuity, always end the Main Section after a Row 6 before working the final border.

Pattern available April 16, 2024 in the book Short-Row Colorwork Knitting.