VERTICAL WEAVE SCARF

This is a nice scarf pattern it gives a slight texture and design, with an easy repetitive pattern. Something designed for the beginning knitter.
Materials:
Worsted Weight yarn
Size 9 (5.50) knitting needles.
Cast on 28 sts.
Row 1: (Right side) K1, P1, K1, K2, * slip 1 as if to purl, K1, YO PSSO both the knit st and the yo, K2; repeat from*
across to last 3sts. K1, P1, K1.
Row 2: K1, P1, K1, P across to last three sts. K1, P1, K1.
Repeat rows 1 & 2 for pattern till scarf measures desired length.