Executive Scarf

Simple combination of knit and purl stitches creates a jacquard pattern that looks equally good on both sides. Knitted in blend of alpaca and wool the fabric of the scarf has softness and fluidity that doesn’t create a bulk so it can be worn under the “executive” coat hence its name. Tubular cast-on and invisible cast-off as well as a slipped first stitch on every row creates neat edges. Added garter stitch on each side prevents the edges from curling.

Excellent tutorials for:
Tubular cast on: http://www.knitty.com/ISSUEfall05/FEATfall05TT.html
http://www.fluffbuff.com/2006/07/tubularcastonwithoutthewas_1.html

Invisible cast-off http://techknitting.blogspot.com/2008/01/tubular-cast-off-its-pretty.html

The instructions for the pattern are both in charted and written form.