Coconino

Discover the beauty of traditional southwestern textiles with our latest design, a vibrant bias-knit scarf that beautifully combines art, culture, and craftsmanship. This unique piece not only showcases a spirited tribal vibe but also keeps your knitting experience engaging with a variety of techniques, including captivating stripes, alluring stranded colorwork, and an easy-to-follow lace pattern.

In this pattern, you will master a range of essential knitting techniques, such as increases and decreases, joining colors seamlessly, reading charts with confidence, simple lace (worked on the right side only), stranded knitting, and shadow-wrap short rows. These skills will not only enhance your craft but will also help you create a stunning scarf that reflects the rich heritage of the American Southwest.

The comprehensive pattern includes detailed written instructions along with colorwork and lace patterns presented in a user-friendly charted format. To aid your journey, we provide a glossary of terms and linked tutorials to support you every step of the way, ensuring a smooth knitting experience.

For our sample scarf, we chose a beautiful array of colors: For the stripes, we used Smoke (135 yds), Pebble (90 yds), and Dove (65 yds). The lace section features Dijon (80 yds), while the stranded knitting incorporates a stunning palette of colors: Blackish (25 yds), Centro (20 yds), Cameo (20 yds), Cielo (15 yds), Rain (15 yds), and Bronze (10 yds). This vibrant combination not only elevates the design but also pays homage to the vivid landscapes of the southwest.

Feel free to substitute any light sport weight yarns that meet the required gauge, giving you the flexibility to personalize your scarf to your liking. In total, you will need approximately 475 yards of yarn to complete this exquisite project. Get ready to knit a unique piece that embodies the spirit of the southwest and express your love for traditional textile patterns!