Pretty Perfect Square Pattern

“Infinite styling possibilities.”

• about the DESIGN

This simple, lightweight knit square mimics the shape and scale of a classic silk scarf. I-cord edgings and bind-off details create the look of a hand-rolled hem. This pattern is more of a ‘recipe’, really, with details given for three variations and tips on how to create your own.

We knit our Pretty Perfect Squares in a couple of our favorite lace-weight, mohair-and-silk blends—Rowan Rowan Kidsilk Haze and Shibui Silk Cloud.

This four-page pattern includes:

• Color photography by Laura Gehring
• Notes on lace-weight yarns and getting gauge
• Basic recipe for knitting a square
• Instructions for finishing and blocking your piece.

• basic DETAILS

FINISHED SIZES
This scarf can be made in any size you like; samples shown measure approx. 24 (30, 36)"/61 (76, 91.5)cm square, after blocking.

YARN
Approx. 1 yd/m of lace-weight mohair per knitted square 1"/2.5cm.
24"/61cm square shown in 2-color even stripes in light grey and white, using approx. 465 yds/425m Shibui Silk Cloud (330 yds/300m each); 1 skein each Colors A=2003, Ash and B=2180, White.
30"/76cm square shown in 4-color uneven stripes in red, purple, yellow, and grey, using approx. 752 yds/688m Rowan Kidsilk Haze (229 yds/210m each); 1 skein each Colors A=682, B=595, C=684, and D=676.
36"/91.5cm square shown color-blocked in purple, pink and orange, using approx. 1050 yds/960m Rowan Kidsilk Haze (229 yds/210m each); 3 skeins Color A=580, 2 skeins Color B=641 and 1 skein (or approx 12yds/m) Color C=683.

NEEDLES & NOTIONS
US 3 (3.25mm) circular needle (to knit off both ends), or size to get gauge.
US G/6 (4mm) crochet hook for provisional cast-on.
Smooth fine yarn (knotting cord or Perle Cotton work well) for provisional cast-on.
Locking marker.
Fine blunt darning needle to finish.
Fine gauge blocking wires and T-pins; or lots of fork blocking pins.

GAUGE
24 sts = 4"/10cm in stockinette stitch, after blocking. Row gauge determined from swatch.

• NOTES

Don’t skip the swatching on this one! Though it's a simple stockinette square, swatching will give you an opportunity to practice techniques, make sure you love your fabric and calculate how many rows you'll need to get a perfect square. You will also be able to play with colors and striping sequences, so you're sure to love your finished product. We've provided details for the samples shown, but have also given you a basic recipe to follow so that you can create your own unique variations.