Farm & Fiber Knits · Pattern
| Type | Pattern |
|---|---|
| From | Farm & Fiber Knits |
| Author | Jen Geigley |
| Published | February 5, 2026 |
| Format |
The alternating diagonal stitch and seed-stitch border make this richly textured, reversible scarf—in both a long and short version—as satisfying to knit as it is to wear.
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Loon Lake is a gorgeously squishy scarf that will keep you cozy all winter long. The main pattern is knit in a reversible alternating diagonal stitch with a seed-stitch border, creating a beautifully textured piece you’ll wear again and again. The blue oversized version makes a bold statement, while the gold version has universal appeal.
YARN Blue: Blue Sky Fibers Woolstok North (100% fine Highland wool; 107 yd (98 m)/150 g; super bulky weight): #4321 Loon Lake, 4 skeins. Gold: Brown Sheep Harborside Aran (100% wool; 162 yd [148 m]/100 g; Aran weight): HA48R Golden Seahorse, 2 skeins.
NEEDLES Blue: Size 17 (12 mm). Gold: Size 9 (5.5 mm). Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain correct gauge.
NOTIONS Removable marker; tapestry needle.
GAUGE Blue: 8 sts and 9½ rows = 4" (10 cm) in Loon Lake pattern. Gold: 15½ sts x 17½ rows = 4" (10 cm) in Loon Lake pattern.
FINISHED SIZE Blue: 13" x 104" (33 x 264 cm). Gold: 7" x 61" (18 x 155 cm).
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