This is a really quick and easy gift when you're rushed at the last minute. Pick any soft yarn you want in DK, worsted or chunky wieght and any needles between size 9 and 11. gauge isn't really important, as you'll work to measurements and it doesn't need to *fit* anyone. Have fun with this! Pick a funky novelty yarn to match your giftee's personality. Want an elegant gift for that hard-to-buy-for guy? How about this sacrf in a scrumptious cashmere or alpaca? The pic at left is my scarf in alpaca, super soft and ultra luxurious.

Bowtie/Slotted Scarf Pattern

Cast on 5 sts.
Row 1: knit 1, yarn over, knit to end..
Repeat row 1 until there are 27 stitches on the needle.
Knit in garter stitch (knit every row) for 12 rows.
Next row: knit 1, (knit 2 together) repeat between () across the whole row.
Knit garter stitch for 6 rows.
Next row: knit 1, (YO, knit 1) repeat between () across the whole row.
Knit garter stitch for 16-18" (16" for a woman's scarf, 18" for a man's scarf)
You will split for the slot on this next row. You'll need a spare needle to hold half the stitches while you work the front slot.
Next row: (knit 1, slip 1 to spare needle) repeat between () to end.
Working only on the stitches on the original needle (not the spare needle) knit garter stitch (knit every row) for 8 rows.
Cut yarn, and join again to stitches on spare needle. Knit garter stitch for 8 rows.
On this next row, you will join the two slots back together and continue on.
Next row:( knit one stitch from original needle, then one stitch from the spare needle) repeat between () across the whole row.
Knit garter stitch for 12 rows.
Next row: knit 1, knit 2 tog, yarn over, knit 2 tog, knit to end.
Repeat this row until there are 5 stitches remaining.
Bind off.