Neighborly Scarf

I’m lucky. While I’m not great friends with any of my neighbors, I get along well with all of them, often stopping mid-walk or pausing my yardwork to chat. Having friendly neighbors who are willing to share their hens’ extra eggs or check in on my cats when I’m away makes me love my place in life that much more.

Similarly, the colors in the Neighborly Scarf need to get along well with their neighbors, as each interacts with the color on either side. Through stripes and a few carefully-placed slipped stitches, the colors work together to build a harmonious neighborhood. Knit a scarf for your favorite neighbor, or wear one on a local walk while enjoying your neighborhood–the eye-catching color play may encourage someone to strike up a conversation and help you make a new friend!

Yarn

Miss Babs Yummy 2-Ply Gradient Set

100% Superwash Merino Wool; six 133 yd/1.3 oz (121 m/38 g) mini skeins

One 6-skein mini set shown in Antique Rug (C1: Aubusson, C2: Isfahan, C3: Sarouk, C4: Hamadon, C5: Serapi, C6: Baluch)

Or approximately 133 yards/121 meters each of fingering weight yarn in six different colors.

Finished Measurements

Width: 7”/17.5 cm

Length: 76”/190 cm

Needles

US 3 3.25 mm circular needle, 24”/60 cm long, or size to obtain gauge

Gauge

Blocked: 39 stitches and 30 rows = 4”/10 cm square in Neighborly Pattern

Gauge is not crucial for this project, but will affect yardage and finished size if different from above.

Notions

Tapestry needle

This pattern has been professionally tech edited.