Discovering joy in your life can be extremely difficult with all the stress we have in our daily lives. Today, for me, however,was not one of those days. After work, I decided to take the dogs out for a walk in the brisk air. They tromped through large dry leaves on the ground, rubbed their noses in who knows what, and basically had the time of their lives. I was laughing and feeling the joy they were emitting from their little bodies. They reminded me of the powerful lesson to find joy in life. You may have to look around, but it's there for you. Take just one minute to "prance like a yorkie" and I guarantee you'll giggle from this dog eyed perspective of the world.
To celebrate autumn, I have a special free pattern for you to celebrate this season of gratitude. Many of you have emailed asking for a scarf pattern to go along with the WowzaWristWarmers from Knit 1 for the Road pattern book. Here it is...my autumn gift to you, the Autumn Wowza Scarf. It's warm, soft and perfect for chilly weather. 
Autumn Wowza Scarf
This is a companion piece for the Wowza Wrist Warmers from Knit 1 for the Road pattern book.
Materials:
1 ball Lion Brand Yarn, Wool Ease, worsted weight, 123 Seaspray, 80% acrylic, 20% wool, 3 ozs, 85 gms, 197 yrds, 180 meters
Size 8.0 (5.0mm) US Needles
Stitch Markers, Measuring Tape, Tapestry Needle, Scissors
Suggested Manufacturer's Gauge is 4” x 4”, 18 sts and 24 rows
Note: The original wrist warmer pattern was made with Filatura Di Crosa, 127 print 43, 50 gms, 92 yds, 100% wool on the same size needle. If you’re using this yarn you will need 2 balls.
Cast on 33 stitches
Ribbing
Row 1 K2, P2 across row and knit the last stitch
Row 2 Same as row 1.
Continue these 2 rows for 2”
Next
Row 3 K1, P1, Knit across row to last 2 sts, K1, P1.
Row 4 K1, P1, Purl across row to last 2 sts, K1, P1.
Next Row starts the four rows of your pattern
Pattern Rows
Row 1 K1, P1, Knit across row to last 2 sts, K1, P1.
Row 2 K1,P 1, Purl across row to last 2 sts, K1, P1.
Row 3 K1, P1, K5, P3, K5, last two stitches K1, P1.
Row 4 K1, P1, Purl across row to last 2 sts, K1, P1.
Repeat these 4 pattern rows for 34” or desired length.
Next,
K1, P1, Knit across row to last 2 sts, K1, P1.
Next Row
K1, P1, Purl across row to last 2 sts, K1, P1.
Repeat Ribbing for 2”
Bind off in pattern. Weave in all ends.Total length was 38”.
Block if necessary. 
Blocking method that I used:
I sprayed the scarf with tepid water, placed on the ironing board and used an ironing cloth or a cloth you have on hand (very important) over the scarf and lightly ironed over the scarf with a low heat. After ironing, I placed it flat on a towel to dry completely where it would be undisturbed.
You can also use a rust proof pin and lay flat on a blocking mat, board or towel and dry overnight if you don't feel comfortable using and iron.
Lay flat when ironing or blocking
Margaret Nock, Copyright knit1fortheroad.com, 2009
This pattern is meant for non-commercial use only. All rights reserved.
Knit, prance like a yorkie and enjoy the rest of the week.
Marg (giggling at the idea of us all prancing at one time!)
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