The purse stitch creates a lacy effect, below. It's more advanced but very easy to get the hang of. To see a demonstration, watch the video on the left.

Tools and Materials

Size 9 needles
5 skeins wool

Purse-Stitch Scarf How-To

1. Cast on 50 stitches (or 16 inches).
2. Row 1: Slip 1 stitch purlwise with yarn in front. Move yarn to the back between the needles. Knit 1 *yarn over, purl 2 together, and repeat from * until the end of the row.
3. Repeat step 2 until scarf reaches 72 inches.
4. Bind off loosely, using a larger needle if necessary to retain stretch in the fabric. (Steam lightly, if needed.)

Organic merino/baby alpaca/silk yarn, in Atoll, by Fibre Company, from kelbournewoolens.com.