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The Original Scarf - Seasons 12 through 14On this page I will explain how to create a replica of the original scarf, which is generally considered to be the favorite. The scarf in it's original form was first seen in Robot and throughout the years it saw many alterations, usually pieces removed between seasons. Although the original scarf ended up attached to another scarf in season 16, this page will show the scarf as it appeared in seasons 12 through 14. Click through the patterns below to see what the scarf looked like in each story. (You can launch the full-size patterns by clicking on the small ones.) See a zoomable photo of the original scarf! 
As you can see, the scarf had several pieces removed as time went on, but the scarf did not get much shorter due to the fact that it also got more stretched-out. If you watch Robot and Masque of Mandragora for example you will notice that the scarf is about the same length in both stories, just with fewer stripes! This is why you also have to take into consideration if you want the scarf to be stretched or not. If you want a Robot scarf you should not stretch it, as opposed to the season 14 version, which looks much better stretched. (Instructions for stretching can be found on the instructions page.) * These patterns all begin at the bottom left and end at the bottom right, joining at the top. (or vice-versa) A text-based version of this pattern is here. How to create the original scarfThe first and most important step is finding the correct yarn for the project, and this is not easy! Over the years I have searched and searched for the perfect colors and I have finally found some that are almost perfect. These colors are not all the same brand or fiber, but they work fine together, at least in my experience. (you might have to adjust your knitting tension slightly for the different yarns though.) The amounts I recommend will cover any of the patterns above. Red
I had previously recommended some yarns from Brown Sheep and Blue Sky Alpaca but it's been so long since I've used them I have no idea if the colors are still available. If you decide to use different yarn, keep in mind that it should preferably be wool or a wool blend and sport-worsted weight. Yarn EstimatorThis assumes you are using around size 5 needles for a 60 stitches-wide season 12 scarf. (as seen in "Robot") The default values you see below are for the yarn I recommended above but you can enter the yardage for whatever yarn you are buying. I have allowed for the extra yarn needed for tassels so this should be plenty, but it is still just a general guide! Specifications
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