Larkspur Bandana

MATERIALS

1 (3) skein(s) of Purl Soho’s Linen Quill, 50% fine highland wool, 35% alpaca, and 15% linen. Each skein of this fingering-weight yarn is 439 yards/ 100 grams; approximately 439 (1185) yards required. We used the colors Deep Petunia, Hazelnut Brown, Dark Iris, Sugar Plum, and Light Cerulean.

US 3 (3.25 mm), 16- and 32- or 47-inch circular knitting needles (NOTE: You can use just the 32- or 47-inch needles, but they may be a bit unruly at the beginning of the project when you’re working only a few stitches!)

A removable stitch marker

GAUGE 24½ stitches and 56 rows (28 ridges) = 4 inches in garter stitch

NOTE: To check your gauge (and save yarn!), we recommend casting on and knitting the pattern for a few inches, then place your work on scrap yarn without cutting the main yarn and block your piece. If necessary, frog and re-knit on different needles.

SIZES

Bandana (Shawl)

Finished Length of Wingspan: 36 (58¾) inches

Finished Length of Each Short Side: 23¾ (39) inches

Finished Length from Cast-On Point to Middle of Bind-Off Edge: 15¾ (25¾) inches

Samples: We knit the Bandana size.

Pattern designed and written by Purl Soho founder and co-owner, Joelle Hoverson.