Super Stripes Easy Knit Scarf
For a trendy knit super scarf with a truly polished feel, you're going to want to knit yourself a Super Stripes Easy Knit Scarf. This lovely ribbed scarf knitting pattern is made using stripes in timeless colors that will work with any outfit. Not only is this knit super scarf ridiculously big and comfortable, it reminds us a lot of a certain doctor who made the striped scarf look famous! This pattern is perfect for both experienced knitters and newer knitters looking to learn a couple of new techniques.
Knitting Needle Size11 or 8 mm
Yarn Weight(5) Bulky/Chunky (12-15 stitches for 4 inches)
Gauge12 sts and 24 rows = 4" [10 cm] in Brioche Stitch with 2 strands of yarn held together.
Finished SizeApprox 11" x 116" [28 x 295 cm], excluding fringe.
Materials List
- Patons Classic Wool Worsted yarn (3.5 oz/100 g; 210 yds /192 m): Main Color (MC) Heath Heather (77215) - 4 balls
- Patons Classic Wool Worsted yarn (3.5 oz/100 g; 210 yds /192 m): Contrast A Natural Mix (00229) - 1 ball
- Patons Classic Wool Worsted yarn (3.5 oz/100 g; 210 yds /192 m): Contrast B Cognac Heather (77532) - 2 balls
- Patons Classic Wool Worsted yarn (3.5 oz/100 g; 210 yds /192 m): Contrast C Yellow (77615) - 2 balls
- Patons Classic Wool Worsted yarn (3.5 oz/100 g; 210 yds /192 m): Contrast D Peacock (00218) - 2 balls
Instructions
Stripe Pat
With 2 strands of MC, work 24 rows.
With 1 strand each of MC and A, work 24 rows.
With 2 strands of B, work 24 rows.
With 1 strand each of MC and B, work 24 rows.
With 2 strands of C, work 24 rows.
With 1 strand each of MC and C, work 24 rows.
With 2 strands of D, work 24 rows.
With 1 strand each of MC and D, work 24 rows.
These 192 rows form Stripe Pat.
Scarf
With 2 strands of MC, cast on 33 sts.
1st row: (RS). Sl1Pwyib. *Sl1Pwyif. yo (yo will lay across st). K1. Rep from * to end of row.
2nd row: Sl1Pwyib. K2tog (knit st and yo from previous row). *Sl1Pwyif. yo. K2tog. Rep from * to last st. K1.
3rd row: Sl1Pwyib. *Sl1Pwyif. yo. K2tog. Rep from * to last 2 sts. Sl1Pwyif. yo. K1.
Rep last 2 rows for Brioche St Pat.
First 3 rows of Stripe Pat are complete.
Cont in pat as established until work from beg measures approx 116" [295 cm], ending on a 23rd row of any stripe. Cast off. (WS).
Fringe
Cut lengths of all shades 30" [76 cm] long. Taking 4 strands of any 4 shades tog, fold in half and knot into fringe across each end of Scarf. Trim fringe evenly.
Abbreviations
Approx = Approximately
Beg = Begin(ning)
Cont = Continue(ity)
K = Knit
K2tog = Knit next 2 stitches together
P = Purl
Pat = Pattern
Rep = Repeat
RS = Right side
Sl1Pwyib = Slip next stitch purl-wise with yarn at back of work.
Sl1Pwyif = Slip next stitch purl-wise with yarn at front of work.
St(s) = Stitch(es)
Tog = Together
WS = Wrong side
Yo = Yarn over