Caravan Scarf or Wrap knitting pattern

Description

This simple, elegant wrap or scarf in three sizes (scarf/petite wrap/tall wrap) showcases a beautiful artisan yarn by contrasting a luscious cabled detail against a sleek stockinette background. This piece knits up super fast on larger needles; without a lot of fussy details, it is the perfect vehicle for handspun or slubby yarns, special fibers, or learning to cable. Snuggle in to knit one while the snow flies and tuck it away for a timeless, handsome gift that will be greatly admired and appreciated by men and women alike.

 
Suggested Yarns: 
Kent Worsted, Confection Worsted, Better Breakfast Worsted, Targhee Tango Worsted, Chebris Worsted, or any worsted/aran weight yarn with 190 to 220 yards per 4 ounces that knits to pattern gauge.
   
Substituting yarn and/or needles may result in an overall variation in size and density. 

Finished Size: 
8(16, 22) inches wide and 60(72, 80) inches in length (blocked)

Yarn Requirements: 
325(800, 1200) yards

Gauge: 
14 sts and 24 rows = 4 inches in stockinette on larger needles (washed and laid flat to dry)

Needles: 
size 10US (6.0 mm) for body (or size to obtain correct gauge)
size 8US (5.0 mm) for hems (or two sizes smaller than body needle)