For $29. Never thought I could do cashmere at that price, but the combination of Hand Maiden 2-ply (supposedly 273 meters/300 yards worth – seemed like more) and this pattern, produced a 70" scarf that's oh so soft.
Pattern: Lacy Kerchief Scarf (Interweave Press), way easier than it looks.
Yarn and needles: Hand Maiden 2-ply Cashmere with US#4 needles
Modifications: Increased every eight rows rather than every six, and
omitted y/o’s that were supposed to produce an eyelet in the garter
stitch section.
Thoughts: This pattern does really well in a semi-solid yarn, and I've seen it in a self-striping yarn that works nicely, too. I like my scarves a bit shorter so, if I plan on making the increases every 8 rows (it makes it easier than every 6 rows in an 8 row repeat), I'd decrease the number of repeats on each end to two or three rather than five. Apologies to you non or beginner knitters, I know that must sound ridiculous.
So, what to do with the second skein I bought?
Life's a Stitch 
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