Knitted Two-Colour Striped Scarf
Knitting a two-colour striped scarf can be a fun and rewarding project, perfect for both beginners and experienced crafters alike! The contrasting colours add a vibrant and eye-catching twist to a classic accessory. Whether you choose bold and bright hues or subtle and neutral tones, the end result is sure to be a stylish addition to your winter wardrobe. Feel the satisfaction of watching the stripes come together stitch by stitch, creating a cozy and unique scarf that you can proudly wear or gift to a loved one. So grab your knitting needles, select your favourite yarn colours, and get ready to craft a scarf that will keep you warm and stylish all season long!
Sizing: one size
Yarn used
Artesano Superwash Merino DK - 3 skeins in Honeycomb (MC) 3 skeins in Cider Press (CC)
About the yarn
DK; 112m per 50g skein; 100% superwash Merino DK Artesano yarn
Tension
29 sts x 50 rows = 10cm measured over cable pattern
Needles used
3.75mm straight
Other supplies
cable needle
"When changing colour, always bring new colour under the old colour yarn strand for a neat edge”
STITCH PATTERN
Diamond Pattern
Row 1: With CC, k2, sl1 wyib, [sl1 wyib, k4, sl1 wyib] 3 times, sl1 wyib, k2.
Row 2: With CC, k2, sl1 wyif, [sl1 wyif, k4, sl1 wyif] 3 times, sl1 wyif, k2.
Row 3: With MC, k1, C2B, [C2F, k2, C2B] 3 times, C2F, k1.
Row 4: With MC, k1, sl1 wyif, k1, [k1, sl1 wyif, k2, sl1 wyif, k1] 3 times, k1, sl1 wyif, k1.
Row 5: With CC, k1, sl1 wyib, k1, [k1, sl1 wyib, k2, sl1 wyib, k1]
3 times, k1, sl1 wyib, k1.
Row 6: With CC, k1, sl1 wyif, k1, [k1, sl1 wyif, k2, sl1 wyif, k1] 3 times, k1, sl1 wyif, k1.
Row 7: With MC, C2B, k1, [k1, C2F, C2B, k1] 3 times, k1, C2F.
Row 8: With MC, sl1 wyif, k2, [k2, sl1 wyif, sl1 wyif, k2] 3 times, k2, sl1 wyif.
Row 9: With CC, sl1 wyib, k2, [k2, sl1 wyib, sl1 wyib, k2] 3 times, k2, sl1 wyib.
Row 10: With CC, sl1 wyif, k2, [k2, sl1 wyif, sl1 wyif, k2] 3 times, k2, sl1 wyif.
Row 11: With MC, k3, [k2, C2B, k2] 3 times, k3.
Row 12: With MC, sl1 wyif, k2, [k2, sl1 wyif, sl1 wyif, k2] 3 times, k2, sl1 wyif.
Row 13: With CC, sl1 wyib, k2, [k2, sl1 wyib, sl1 wyib, k2] 3 times, k2, sl1 wyib.
Row 14: With CC, sl1 wyif, k2, [k2, sl1 wyif, sl1 wyif, k2] 3 times, k2, sl1 wyif.
Row 15: With MC, C2F, k1, [k1, C2B, C2F, k1] 3 times, k1, C2B.
Row 16: With MC, k1, sl1 wyif, k1, [k1, sl1 wyif, k2, sl1 wyif, k1] 3 times, k1, sl1 wyif, k1.
Row 17: With CC, k1, sl1 wyib, k1, [k1, sl1 wyib, k2, sl1 wyib, k1] 3 times, k1, sl1 wyib, k1.
Row 18: With CC, k1, sl1 wyif, k1, [k1, sl1 wyif, k2, sl1 wyif, k1] 3 times, k1, sl1 wyif, k1.
Row 19: With MC, k1, C2F, [C2B, k2, C2F] 3 times, C2B, k1.
Row 20: With MC, k2, sl1 wyif, [sl1 wyif, k4, sl1 wyif] 3 times, sl1 wyif, k2.
Row 21: With CC, k2, sl1 wyib, [sl1 wyib, k4, sl1 wyib] 3 times, sl1 wyib, k2.
Row 22: With CC, k2, sl1 wyif, [sl1 wyif, k4, sl1 wyif] 3 times, sl1 wyif, k2.
Row 23: With MC, k2, [C2F, k4] 3 times, C2F, k2.
Row 24: With MC, k2, sl1 wyif, [sl1 wyif, k4, sl1 wyif] 3 times, sl1 wyif, k2.
Start knitting...
With CC, cast on 34 sts.
Work 2 rows in G st.
Join MC.
Work 2 rows in G st.
With CC, work 2 rows in G st.
Next Row (RS): With MC, knit.
Next Row: With MC, k5, work Row 24 of Diamond pattern from chart or written instructions, k5.
Next Row: With CC, k5, work Row 1 of Diamond pattern, k5.
Next Row: With CC, k5, work Row 2 of Diamond pattern, k5. Continue in this way until Rows 1-24 of Diamond pattern have been worked 39 times, then rep rows 1-19.
Next Row: With MC, knit.
With CC, work 2 rows in G st. With MC, work 2 rows in G st. With CC, work 2 rows in G st. Cast off.
FINISHING
Weave in ends and block gently to dimensions given in schematic.
