Knitted Candy Stripe Scarf

Picture a cozy winter day, wrapped up in a beautifully crafted Candy Stripe Scarf. This hand-knitted accessory is not only stylish but also incredibly warm and soft against your skin. The vibrant colors of the candy stripes add a playful touch to any outfit, making it the perfect statement piece for the colder months. The high-quality yarn used ensures that this scarf will not only keep you warm but will also last for many winters to come. Whether you're out for a stroll in the snow or simply lounging by the fireplace, the Knitted Candy Stripe Scarf is sure to be your go-to accessory for adding a pop of color and comfort to your winter wardrobe. 

Skills Required/Techniques Used:

--Knit & purl, cast on & bind off

Materials: Hand-dyed worsted weight 100% wool yarn 90 yds (83 m)/50 g - 3 skeins (A)
Knit Picks (affiliate link) Wool of the Andes worsted weight 100% wool yarn 110 yards (101 meters) /50 g, color Forest Heather - 1 ball (B)

Difficulty Level: Easy

Knit Picks (affiliate link) Wool of the Andes worsted weight 100% wool yarn 110 yards (101 meters) /50 g, color Green Tea Heather - 1 ball (C)
Knit Picks (affiliate link) Wool of the Andes worsted weight 100% wool yarn 110 yards (101 meters) /50 g, color Firecrackers Heather - 1 ball (D)

This amount of yarn is enough for the scarf and the Jester Hat.

Needles: US #2 (2.75 mm) and US#10 (6.0 mm).

Gauge for stockinette on needles #10
14 sts x 18 rows = 4" x 4" (10 cm x 10 cm)

Notions: tapestry needle

Abbreviations:

K – knit

P– purl

RS - right side

WS - wrong side

Pattern Notes:

Stockinette:
Row 1 (RS): knit
Row 2 (WS): purl

Repeat 2 rows

Garter Stitch:
All rows knit

1x1 Rib:

Row 1 (RS): *k1, p1 - rep from * across

Row 2 (WS):*p1, k1 - rep from * across

Repeat 2 rows

Edge stitches: knit or slip the first st and purl the last one.

Directions:

Start with color A. On needles #10 cast on 35 sts. Work 4 rows in garter stitch and 22 rows in stockinette.

Row 1: sl1, k33, p1.

Repeat row 1 three more times.

Row 7 (RS): sl1, k33, p1.

Row 8 (WS): sl1, p34

Repeat rows 7-8 ten more times.
Change to needles #2, color D, work 6 rows of 1x1 rib:

Row 29: sl1, *k1, p1 - repeat from * to the end of the row.

Row 30: sl1, *p1. k1 - repeat to last 2 sts, p2.

Repeat rows 29-30 two more times
Change to needles #10, color A, work 22 rows in stockinette: repeat rows 7-8 eleven times.
Change to needles #2, color C, work 6 rows of 1x1 rib repeat rows 29-30 three times.
Change to needles #10, color A, work 22 rows in stockinette: repeat rows 7-8 eleven times.
Change to needles #2, color B, work 6 rows of 1x1 rib repeat rows 29-30 three times.
Change to needles #10, color A, work 22 rows in stockinette: repeat rows 7-8 eleven times.
Change to needles #2, color D, work 6 rows of 1x1 rib repeat rows 29-30 three times.
Change to needles #10, color A, work 22 rows in stockinette: repeat rows 7-8 eleven times.
Change to needles #2, color C, work 6 rows of 1x1 rib repeat rows 29-30 three times.
Change to needles #10, color A, work 22 rows in stockinette: repeat rows 7-8 eleven times.
Change to needles #2, color B, work 6 rows of 1x1 rib repeat rows 29-30 three times.
Change to needles #10, color A, work 22 rows in stockinette: repeat rows 7-8 eleven times.
Change to needles #2, color D, work 6 rows of 1x1 rib repeat rows 29-30 three times.
Change to needles #10, color A, work 22 rows in stockinette: repeat rows 7-8 eleven times.
Color B, work 4 rows of garter stitch: repeat row 1 four times. Bind off.

Finishing: Weave in all yarn ends. Block the scarf.