Sideways Scarf - a knitting pattern

Tomorrow I’m leaving for Ann Budd’s Knit for Fun Retreat in Edmonton, Canada. I want to stay warm and toasty during my Canadian adventures so I decided to make a scarf especially for the retreat. It’s long, pretty and with cute pompoms, because why not? ;)
And if you dread at the thought of endless rows like in a typical scarf, this design is perfect for you, because it’s knit sideways! With easy lace and a couple of short rows, because, again, why not? ;)

Size
One
Width: approx 36.5 cm/14.5” at wide end and 17 cm/6.75” at narrow end.
Length: approx 250 cm/100”.

Yarn
4 skeins of Martin’s Lab Comfy DK. 100% superwash merino. 225 m/246 yards per 100 grams.
The sample was knit in colorway Candy Sparrow.
Needles
4.0 mm / US #6 circular, 100cm/40” long.

Notions
2 stitch markers, tapestry needle for weaving.

Gauge
18 sts and 36 rows = 10 cm / 4” in Garter st worked flat with needle 4.0 mm / US #6.
Take time to save time and check your gauge. Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.