xeriscape

Inspired by the richly textured rock and low-water gardens of the American southwest, Xeriscape is a shaped, scalloped scarf knit in a drapey and luxurious hand-dyed yarn. Worked from side to side and knit in garter stitch, Xeriscape’s scallops are formed with increases and decreases along one edge. The long, narrow, delicately shaped scarf is easy to wrap, tie, and wear in a variety of ways.

Xeriscape is perfect for beginners who are ready to work on shaping through increases and decreases, and still has the thoughtful details needed to make it a breezy, meditative knit for more experienced knitters. The pattern is a 4-page PDF file (1 cover page, 3 pattern pages), which includes color photographs, detailed construction notes, a schematic, and a table with stitch counts so that you can easily keep track of where you are in the pattern.

Big thanks go to the fabulously speedy and helpful test knitters: StevenA, Julie Frick, and Stephen West. Huge, grateful hugs to Marnie MacLean, who generously provided a detailed pattern review, and Laura Chau for her ultra-helpful and eagle-eyed tech editing.

The pattern is available for purchase for $5.00 through the "buy now" button below.

Here's a little more information for you!

materials needed:

Yarn:
235 yards / 215 meters DK-weight (8-ply) yarn

Yarn Shown:
1 skein Lorna’s Laces Honor; 275 yds / 251 m per 3.5 oz / 100 g skein; 70% baby alpaca, 30% silk; shown in the Patina colorway (variegated scarf was knit in the Turtle Rodeo colorway)

Needles:
US 6 / 4 mm needle (circular or straight)
Adjust needle size if necessary in order to obtain correct gauge.

Notions:
tapestry needle for weaving in ends

gauge:

22 sts and 38 rows = 4” / 10 cm in garter stitch using US 6 / 4 mm needles.

finished size:

66” / 168 cm from point to point along straight edge of shawl, and 7” / 17.75 cm wide at widest scallop point

skills needed:

cast on, knit, kfb increase, k2tog decrease, slip stiches, bind off

notes about this pattern purchase:

You are purchasing a pattern in pdf file format, and will be able to download your pattern via a link that will be emailed to you once your payment is completed. All payments are processed by PayPal and you can use either your PayPal account or a credit card to pay. The pattern is delivered by Ravelry but you don't need a Ravelry account in order to purchase. This pattern may be used to make items for personal use, for gifts, or for charitable donations. This pattern may not be used to make items for sale. You may print this pattern for your own personal use only. You many not distribute this pattern in any hardcopy or electronic format, for free or for resale.

If you have any problems with your purchase or any questions about making this pattern please email me and I'll be happy to help you!