The Pine Tree Scarf

Here's the pattern for the diagonal rib scarf.

Cast on 28 stitches (multiple of 6 plus 4 extra stitches for a 2-stitch border on each side)

Knit 4 rows of  garter stitch.

Odd number rows are the pattern side.

Row 1: K2 (for border) K3 P3 across, ending with K2
Row 2 and all even rows: K2, knit the knits and purl the purls, ending with K2)
Row 3: K2. P1, K3 P3 across, ending with K2
Row 5: K2. P2, K3 P3 across, ending with K2
Row 7: K2. P3, K3 P3 across, ending with K2
Row 9: K2. K1, P3 K3 across, ending with K2
Row 11: K2. K2, P3 K3 across, ending with K2
Row 13: K2. K3, P3 K3 across, ending with K2 (= row 1) Continue to row 3, etc.

The pattern is equally attractive from both sides, and doesn't curl at all. It has a lovely dimensional texture, and once you get the hang of it, it's quite simple to see where you are and what you need to do next.

Thanks to Nancy for this great pattern!