At first glance, you might swear the Gecko Scarf is crocheted, but designer Trine Jensen created this clever free one-skein wrap pattern entirely on knitting needles. It mimics the open, textured look of a classic crochet granny stitch using a simple four-row repeat.
Using just under a single skein of gorgeous hand-dyed yarn, this 14-by-49-inch wrap works up so fast. With increases on every row – four on the front and two on the back – you get a stunning, flowing wrap in no time! Because the stitch pattern naturally draws in and scrunches up, a good wet blocking makes all the difference to open up the lacework. For the playful bobble border, grab a 3.5 mm Tunisian hook to add that extra pop. An interchangeable hook attached to your needle cable works too. If you want to keep things strictly on needles, skip the crochet hook entirely and frame the edges with clean garter stitch instead. Wind up your favorite skein of hand-dyed yarn, grab your needles, and cast on this unique Gecko scarf for an eye-catching, faux-crochet knit!
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