Comfortable Ribbed Scarf Original Pattern Lost to Time Adapted by Cathy Olig Yarn: Worsted Weight Yarn, approximately 500 yards Needles: Anywhere between a US #5 and #7 Instructions: Cast on 50 stitches. Slip first stitch as if to purl. Knit 2, Purl 2 across. Continue in this fashion until scarf measures approximately 6 feet in length, or until you are in danger of running out of yarn. Bind off and add fringe.