Arrowhead scarf pattern

Arrowhead Scarf Pattern from Shawlrats Designs :

Materials: approx. 500 metres of DK / worsted weight mohair yarn. I used 1 skein of Fleece Artist Goldiehair Colour : Paris. Alternatives are Wendy Paris Mohair or Rowan Kidsilk Aura ( an expensive option ). 1 pair of 5.5mm needles.

Tension : Not important as long as your resulting fabric has a soft drape.

Finished size : 78 X 14 inches

Abbreviations : K - knit; P - purl; YO - yarn over; S1, K2tog, psso - Slip 1, knit 2 together, pass the slipped stitch over; rep - repeat.

Pattern rows : Row 1(wrong side) : K1,P1,K1,P to last 3 stitches, K1,P1, K1.
Row 2 (right side): K1,P1,K1,P1, K1, *YO, K3,S1 K2tog psso,K3, YO, K1.
Rep from * to last 4 stitches. P1,K1,P1,K1.

Method : Cast on 59 stitches. K2 rows. Commencing with row 2, work the 2 pattern rows until your yarn is almost used up, ending with row 2. Knit 2 rows, Cast off.

Blocking : I only blocked the ends of the scarf. Spray the two ends with water and pin out the points. Leave to dry.

Finito!

I'm tall and like long scarves but you could make it any length to suit and thereby save yarn and money. The pattern is adaptable to any weight of yarn and needle size and is a simple introduction to lace knitting. The arrowhead motif has been used in lace knitting circles for years.
I used yarn from my stash and have done something similar in self striping sock yarn. The end result has a Missoni style quality to it. ( I once went into the Missoni shop in Rome - fabulous - but sadly unrealistic prices for most of us ).

Hope you enjoy it!