Knitting pattern Perplexis

It's easy to get lost in the eye-catching pattern of this wide scarf, as if you were wandering through a labyrinth of lines and shapes. But a quick change of view, a new perspective - and suddenly the pattern reveals itself in a different light.
The mosaic pattern is very effective and yet very easy to knit. Only one color is needed per row, the patterns are created by slip stitches.

Skills Required / What You'll Receive

• knit stitches
• slip stitches
• knitting with stitch marker
• mosaic pattern

Size Information

Before blocking: Lengths: approx. 67 inches / 170 cm, Width: 12 inches / 30 cm
After blocking: Lengths: approx. 83 inches / 210 cm, Width: 15 inches / 40 cm

Materials List

Yarn:
Cheeky Merino Joy by Rosy Green Wool [100% wool (Merino) - 350 yds per 100 g]

Alternatively:
You can use every other sport weight merino wool with a similar yardage.
Gauge after washing and blocking:
24 stitches and 30 rows = 4‘‘ / 10 cm in garter stitch

Yardage:
ca. 150 g (525 yds / 480 m) in main color A
ca. 170 g (590 yds / 540 m) in contrast color B
ca. 50 g (175 yds / 160 m) in contrast color C

Original colors:
Main color A: Pufferfish (light gray)
Contrast color B: Cornish Slate (dark gray)
Contrast color C: Wild Mallow (purple)

Make sure that colors A and C contrast well with color B so that the mosaic patterns are shown to their best advantage.

Additional materials:
US size 5 / 3,75 mm circular needle, or size required to achieve gauge.
Optional: 2 stitch markers

Additional Details by the Author

This pattern is strictly for private use only. All commercial uses, involving reproduction or duplication of this garment are prohibited unless specifically licensed in writing by copyright owner.