Retro Stripes

I designed this scarf because I liked the retro look of the colors in a long striped motif. Scarves have always been hard for me to make because it took so long to knit the shorter rows to make up a traditional scarf. This scarf is knit sideways, starting in the middle and working out on both sides.

There are two different versions of this pattern, one for 4 colors and one with just two colors. The pattern is written out for each version, so just follow the directions for the version you are knitting.

4 color sample used North Bay Fiber Heritage DK. C1 35g ‘Natural’, C2 42g ‘Chinook’, C3 38g ‘Pumpkinseed’, and C4 46g ‘Bullhead’.

2 color sample used The Fibre Co Lore. C1 76g ‘Stable’ and C2 84g ‘Reliable’.

Materials:

Yarn: 4 color version

C1: 50g (150 yds) DK weight yarn

C2: 50g (150 yds) DK weight yarn

C3: 50g (150 yds) DK weight yarn

C4: 50g (150 yds) DK weight yarn

OR…

Yarn: 2 color version

C1: 100g (273 yds) DK weight yarn

C2: 100g (273 yds) DK weight yarn

US #7/4.5mm 40-60” circular needle, or size needed to obtain gauge

4.5mm or smaller crochet hook

Waste yarn

darning needle

Gauge:

14.5 sts and 37 rows = 4”/10 cm in pattern on US #7/4.5mm needles

Sizes:

One size:

75” long and 6.5” wide/190.5cm long and 16.5cm wide