Dark Mark Illusion Scarf Pattern

Finished Size: 6 inches x 71 inches (without fringe)

Materials:
Yarn: Cascade 220 (100% wool, 220yds)
- Black #8555, 1 skein
- Green #2409, 1 skein (this is the correct color--#7814, which I listed before, was a guess and is a slightly lighter green that would look very nice for this project)

*It's important to use a yarn that you can block, because illusion knitting tends to curl.* 100% acrylic yarns don't work well for this project.
Needles: US #7 (4.5mm)
Notions: tapestry needle, pins for blocking

Gauge: Getting the exact gauge I got for this project isn't especially important--you mainly want your gauge to be a little tighter than normal. Many websites say to go down one needle size from what you would normally use with a particular yarn.


Background Section:
Row 1: K across in green
Row 2: P across in green
Row 3: K across in black
Row 4: K across in black


Note: Instead of breaking the yarn at the end of every color repeat, carry the yarn you're not using loosely up one side of the scarf (trust me, you won't be able to see it)

Directions:
CO 31st in black. K 2 rows in black.

Knit background section 3 times, ending with row 4.

Blast!: Ok, I just noticed that the way I wrote the charts can be confusing. Please make note that you *knit all right side rows.* I wrote that kind of small. In other words, the blank spaces are knits on the right side and purls on the wrong side. The dots are purls on the right side and knits on the wrong side (but since there aren't any dots on the right side rows, you end up only knitting the dots). I hope this helps!

Also, the white blocks in the chart are where you use the black yarn, and the green blocks are where you use the green yarn.

Knit Chart 1. Then knit Chart 2.

Repeat background section until scarf reaches approximately 50 inches from CO edge, ending with row 4.

Knit Chart 3. Then knit Chart 4.

NOTE: On chart 4, rows 149 and 150 are switched. Oops!

Knit background section 3 times, ending with row 4.

Knit 1 row in black. BO in black. Fringe as desired.



Blocking: Pin the dry scarf to blocking surface, then spray with water until thoroughly wet (make sure you get the edges). Allow to dry completely before removing pins.

(This is the best way I found to block illusion knitting--I was afraid that soaking the scarf before pinning it might stretch it out and cause the ridges to stretch out)

Email me if you find any mistakes in the pattern/charts or have any questions about the pattern.

This pattern and photos are property of Lindsay Henricks. All rights reserved. Pattern is available for personal use only. Pattern may not be sold or used to produce items for sale without express written permission from the designer. © Copyright 2006 by Lindsay Henricks, Storm Moon Knits.