Zellij scarf is inspired by the complexity, beauty, and exuberance of Moroccan mosaics. Zellij (pronounced ‘zelish’) is the striking tilework created using hand-cut geometric tiles to form wonderfully intricate patterns. Learn about zellij mosaics

Zellij scarf is a rectangular shape, knitted sideways on a bias. Only one color is worked at the time. The pattern can be worked from the written instructions or the chart.

You can adjust the scarf’s size and look by casting on more or fewer stitches, working more or fewer repeats in each section, and using a different number of colors. You can also work the pattern in a thicker yarn using the appropriate needle size.

Yarn: Miss Babs Avon (85% 19.5 micron Merino wool, 15% silk, 490 yd / 100g)

• Color 1 - Night Sky, 1 skein
• Color 2 - French Marigold, 1 skein
• Color 3 - Spangle, 1 skein

Or any similar fingering weight yarn in 3 contrasting colors approx. 450 yds each for the size shown.

Needles: US 4 (3.5 mm)

Notions: darning needle

Gauge: 22 sts x 48 rows = 4” in mosaic pattern after blocking

Size: custom

Sample shown

• Cast-on edge width: 22”/ 56 cm,
• Length (along the edge): 82” / 208 cm,
• Width (approximately): 14” / 36 cm.

Instructions are available in 3 formats:

compact (2 pages, 11 pt)

large print (5 pages, 20 pt), the version with big letters for those who use portable devices like tablets and e-readers; also for those knitters who have difficulties reading small font on paper.

charts (2 pages)

On Instagram (find me as @galimka_knits) use hashtag #zellijscarf