Striped Cowl Scarf

Striped Cowl Scarf Pattern

Materials Needed:

• 4 skeins of worsted weight yarn in three colors (light brown, dark brown, cream).
• Size 8 (5.0 mm) knitting needles.
• Yarn needle for weaving in ends.
• Scissors.

Gauge:

18 stitches and 24 rows = 4 inches in stockinette stitch.

Abbreviations:

• CO: Cast On
• K: Knit
• P: Purl
• St(s): Stitch(es)
• BO: Bind Off

Instructions:

1. Cast On: Start by casting on 60 stitches using the light brown yarn.
2. Ribbing (Optional): To create a nice edge, you can work in a k2, p2 ribbing for the first 5 rows.
3. Body of Scarf:
• Row 1: K all stitches.
• Row 2: P all stitches.
• Repeat Rows 1 and 2 until you reach approximately 12 inches of fabric.
4. Switch Colors: Change to the dark brown yarn.
• Continue the same pattern (Rows 1 and 2) for another 12 inches.
5. Last Color Change: Switch to the cream yarn.
• Repeat the same pattern for another 12 inches to finish off the scarf.
6. Bind Off: After the last section, bind off all stitches loosely.
7. Finishing: Weave in all loose ends with a yarn needle. Block the scarf slightly if desired to even out the stitches.

Size:

The finished cowl scarf will be approximately 36 inches in circumference and 12 inches in width, making it snug and warm.

Care Instructions:

Hand wash in cold water and lay flat to dry.