sophiesrainbowscarf

page Sophie’s Rainbow Scarf
- Diagonal Garter Stitch Scarf Pattern
Kara M. Lyon
[email protected]
Description
I learned this scarf-making
technique from Susan
Mills at a knitting and
yoga retreat on Monhegan
Island, ME (www.
knittingandyogaadventures.
com).
For this scarf you’ll need to
make a “magic yarn ball”
(a ball you wind yourself
using many different colors
of yarn). Once you get your
magic ball ready, the scarf
is just an easy diagonal
garter stitch pattern with a
crocheted shell border.
This is a fun knit and a
great way to use up all
of those shorter bits of
yarn left over from other
projects.
SIZE
One
FINISHED MEASUREMENTS
Width: 6 inches, Length: 68 inches
MATERIALS
For scarf body: “Magic Ball” made of worsted weight yarn in a variety of colors (see
directions on page 2)
For crochet trim: Misti Alpaca Chunky [100% baby alpaca; 108yds/97m per 100g skein];
color: #403 Charcoal; 1 skein
1 set US #7/4.5 mm straight needles
Crochet hook size J/10 (6 mm)
Tapestry needle
GAUGE
20 sts/26 rows = 4” in stockinette stitch
PATTERN NOTES
For this pattern you will need to wind your own ball of yarn out of shorter lengths of yarn of
various colors. When knitting the scarf, always switch colors at the end of a row.
That way your ends will be covered by the crocheted shell border.
Please note that this is not my original design. I’m just writing down the pattern. Thanks!
Sophie’s Rainbow Scarf
- Diagonal Garter Stitch Scarf Pattern
page Kara M. Lyon
[email protected]
Magic Yarn Ball
Start by cutting worsted weight yarn of all colors into approximately 180” lengths. Arrange
yarns in the following rainbow color pattern: reds, oranges, yellows, greens, blues,
indigos, and violets.
Starting with your reds, begin to wind up a center pull ball. When you get to the end of
one piece of yarn, simply tie on another piece and keep winding. After you have wound up
a few reds, add a few oranges, then move on to a few yellows, etc., working in the same
“ROY G. BIV” color pattern mentioned above (Reds, Oranges, Yellows, Greens, Blues,
Indigos, and Violets). When you get through your violets, start over again with your reds.
Continue winding until you have a sizable ball. My ball ended up being about the size of a
very large grapefruit. If you run out of yarn while making the scarf, you can always add on
to your ball as needed - rembering to add yarns in the rainbow color pattern.
Knitting Pattern
Beginning triangle:
With magic ball, CO 2 sts.
Row 1: K into the front and back of first st, k to end of row.
Repeat Row 1 until you have 29 sts on the needle (or until the side of the triangle is the
desired width of scarf).
Body of scarf:
Row 1: K into the front and back of first st, k to end of row.
Row 2: K2tog, k to end of row.
Repeat Rows 1 & 2 until scarf is desired length.
Ending triangle:
Row 2: K2tog, k to end of row.
Rep row 2 until 1 st remains. Fasten off.
Crochet Border
With chunky yarn and J hook, attach yarn to corner of scarf.
Row 1: Sc around edge of scarf, crocheting over rainbow yarn tails as you go to secure
and hide tails within your crochet stitches.
Row 2: *3 hdc in next st, sk 1 sc, 1 sl st in the next st*, repeat around edge of scarf.
Bind off. Weave in loose end.
FINISHING
Block using your favorite blocking technique.
Please note that this is not my original design. I’m just writing down the pattern. Thanks!
Sophie’s Rainbow Scarf
- Diagonal Garter Stitch Scarf Pattern
Kara M. Lyon
[email protected]
Additional Photo
If you have any questions about this pattern, feel free to email me at
[email protected]
ENJOY THE SCARF!!
Please note that this is not my original design. I’m just writing down the pattern. Thanks!
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