Kora is the trendy accessory that features a meandering, eyelet stitch pattern that resembles a gently flowing stream. It is offset with vibrant tassels that add a fun pop of color — perfect for spring!
Skill Level: Intermediate
Size: 57” long x 18” wide
Gauge: 18 sts and 24 rows = 4” [10 cm] in St st after wet blocking
Materials
Yarn: Malabrigo Yarn Arroyo (100% Superwash Merino Wool; 335 yards [306 meters]/100 grams): 684 Camaleon (MC, 3 balls), 96 Sunset (CC1, 1 ball), 89 Flama (CC2, 1 ball)
Needles: US Size 5 (3.75 mm) straight
Notions: Tapestry needle, US Size 5 (3.75mm) needles, scissors, 2 cards for making tassels (one piece measuring 1.25” / [3 cm] x 4” [10 cm] and one piece measuring 2” / [5 cm] x 4” / [10 cm])
Pattern Notes
It is advisable to alternate skeins every two rows to ensure a more even color blend.
Pattern
CO 101 sts, using long tail method.
Knit 2 rows.
Row 1: K2, *yo, k3, ssk, k3, k2tog, k3, yo, k1; rep from * to last st, k1.
Row 2 and all even numbered rows: Purl.
Row 3: K2, *k1, yo, k3, ssk, k1, k2tog, k3, yo, k2; rep from * to last st, k1.
Row 5: K2, *k2, yo, k3, k3tog, k3, yo, k3; rep from * to last st, k1.
Row 7: K2, *k5, k2tog, k3, yo, k4; rep from * to last st, k1.
Row 9: K2, *k4, k2tog, k3, yo, k5; rep from * to last st, k1.
Row 11: K2, *k3, k2tog, k3, yo, k6; rep from * to last st, k1.
Row 13: K2, *yo, k3, ssk, k3, k2tog, k3, yo, k1; rep from * to last st, k1.
Row 15: K2, *k1, yo, k3, ssk, k1, k2tog, k3, yo, k2; rep from * to last st, k1.
Row 17: K2, *k2, yo, k3, k3tog, k3, yo, k3; rep from * to last st, k1.
Row 19: K2, *k3, yo, k3, ssk, k6; rep from * to last st, k1.
Row 21: K2, *k4, yo, k3, ssk, k5; rep from * to last st, k1.
Row 23: K2, *k5, yo, k3, ssk, k4; rep from * to last st, k1.
Row 24: Purl.
Rep Rows 1-24, 17 more times, then Rows 1-6 once more.
Knit 2 rows
Finishing
Gently soak and block to measurements.
Tassels
Use CC2 to make 4 large tassels measuring approx. 2” / [5 cm]. Attach to each of the 4 corners of the scarf.
Use CC1 to make 10 smaller tassels measuring approx. 1” / [3 cm]. Attach each along each end approx. 2.75” / [7 cm] apart, between the 2 larger tassels (5 for each end) of the scarf.