Harlequins Scarf

A festive accessory for Mardi Gras in 3 yarn weights.

Laissez les bons temps rouler with a fun diamond pattern for carnival season. The stranded colorwork (fair isle) motif is given as both a chart and written pattern, which can be added into any project you dream up.

Detailed instructions for three different scarves are included in the pattern to get you started: a worsted weight children’s scarf with tassels, a circular DK weight scarf, and an oversized adult scarf in sport weight yarn. This last project shows the possibilities of using color combinations beyond Mardi Gras’ purple, green, and gold.

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Requirements for the Sample Projects

Child’s Scarf - Worsted Weight

Needle size: US08 (5.0mm)

Sizes:

Small: 37” x 3.25” (94 cm x 8 cm)

Large: 47” x 4” (120 cm x 10 cm)

Yarn required:

Small: 225 yds - 75 yds (69m) of each color

Large: 330 yds - 110 yds (100m) of each color

Notions: tapestry needle, tassel maker (optional)

Circular Scarf - DK Weight

Needle size: US06 (4.0mm)

Sizes:

Narrow: 37” x 5.25” (94 cm x 13 cm)

Wide: 37” x 7.25” ( 94 cm x 18 cm)

Yarn required:

Narrow: 420 yds - 280 yds (256m) of MC, 70 yds (64m) of each CC

Wide: 504 yds - 340 yds (310m) of MC, 82 yds (75m) of each CC

Notions: tapestry needle, extra set of needles for grafting

Oversized Adult Scarf - Sport Weight

Needle size: US 5 (3.75mm)

Size: 72” x 6.5” (183 cm x 17 cm)

Yarn required: 1035 yds (948m) total

600 yds (550m) of dominant color

290 yds (265m) of secondary color

145 yds (133m) of contrasting color

Notions: tapestry needle