Asta is a simple scarf, worked in brioche, with I-cord edges.SIZE: Approx. 21 x 222 cm (each stripe measures approx. 13 cm).GAUGE: 20 sts x 38 rows (19 visible brioche rows) = 10 x 10 cm in brioche pattern, using yarn A and B held together.The gauge is not crucial, but differences will affect the finished size and the yardage used.YARN: Asta is worked with two strands held together – one strand of wool (light fingering weight, yarn A) and one strand of silk mohair (lace weight, yarns B1–B5). Yarn A is used through the whole piece, yarns B1–B5 are used one at a time and create the stripes.Yarn AIsager Alpaca 2 (50% wool, 50% alpaca. 250m/50g), col. E0, off-white: 3 hanks (130 g), or Sandnes Sunday (100% merino wool. 235m/50g), col. 1015, white: 3 skeins (140 g).Yarn A is used through the whole piece. A light and neutral colour is recommended.Yarn B1–B5 B1: Gepard Kid Seta (70% mohair, 30% silk. 210m/25g), col. 1009, blue: 1 skein (approx. 15 g).B2: Filcolana Tilia (70% mohair, 30% silk. 210m/25g), col. 321, pink: 1 skein (approx. 20 g).B3: Isager Silk Mohair (75% mohair, 25% silk. 212m/25g), col. 69, brown: 1 skein (approx. 20 g).B4: Isager Silk Mohair (75% mohair, 25% silk. 212m/25g), col. 3S, grey: 1 skein (approx. 20 g).B5: Filcolana Tilia (70% mohair, 30% silk. 210m/25g), col. 136, yellow: 1 skein (approx. 10 g).Each stripe requires approx. 5 g of yarn B.NEEDLES: 4 mm (US6), circular needles (any length) or straight needles.NOTIONS: Tapestry needle. Skill level: ◉ ◉ ◉ (3 of 5).Read about skill levels here.This pattern is digital and will be sent as a downloadable PDF-file to your e-mail.Please save the pattern on your computer.
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