Knitted Reversible Scarf
The knitted reversible scarf is the perfect accessory to add a pop of style and warmth to your outfit! With its cozy knit design and versatile reversible feature, you can effortlessly switch up your look while staying snug and stylish. Whether you're bundling up for a chilly day out or simply want to add a touch of charm to your ensemble, this scarf has got you covered in the most delightful way possible. So go ahead, wrap yourself in comfort and fashion with the knitted reversible scarf - your new favorite go-to accessory!
SIZE
One.
FINISHED MEASUREMENTS
Width: 7 inches/18 cm
Length: 71 inches/180.5 cm
MATERIALS
- Yarn
- Cascade 220 Fingering [100% Premium Highland Wool; 273 yds/250 m per 50g skein];
- [MC] White; #8505; 4 skeins
- [CC1] Black; #8555; 1 skein
- [CC2] Ruby; #9404; 1 skein – sample used less than 100 yds/90 m
- [CC3] Jack o' Lantern; #7824; 1 skein – sample used less than 100 yds/90 m
Yarn Characteristics
The sample shown uses a 2-ply fingering-weight wool; it's not a sock yarn, but rather a loftier and fluffier texture, spun loosely. The pattern works best with highly contrasting colors.
Recommended needle size
- [always use a needle size that gives you the gauge listed below - every knitter's gauge is unique]
- 1 US #2/2.75mm circular needle, 16 inch/40 cm long, or size to obtain stockinette stitch gauge
- 1 US #4/3.5mm circular needle, 16 inch/40 cm long, or size to obtain colourwork gauge
Notions
- stitch markers
- yarn needle
GAUGE
- 32 stitches/48 rnds = 4 inches/10cm in single color stockinette stitch
- 32 stitches/36 rnds = 4 inches/10cm in stockinette stitch in pattern
PATTERN NOTES
Construction method: This scarf is knit in the round, then sewed together above the ruffled edge, leaving the edge free, and the scarf reversible.
On the needles: Because stranded colorwork pulls in more than plain stockinette stitch, you change to larger needles for the colorwork sections.
DIRECTIONS
With MC, and using smaller needle, cast on 126 stitches. Place marker and join for working in the round.
Border
Rounds 1-2: Knit.
Round 3: *K1, k2tog 3 times, [yo, k1] 5 times, yo, k2tog 3 times; repeat from * to end of round.
Round 4: Purl.
Repeat Rounds 1-4 once more, then work Rounds 1-2 again.
Decrease Round: *K5, k2tog, k4, k2tog, k5; repeat from * to end of round. 112 sts.
Next Round: Knit
Next Round: Purl.
This completes the border. This is where you'll sew the scarf together at each end after the scarf is completed. You'll begin the flower patterns here.
Pattern 1: Leaves
Join CC1 and change to larger needle.
Work Leaves Chart.
Break CC1 and change to smaller needle.
First plain section:
Knit 20 rounds.
Pattern 2: Daisy
Join CC1 and change to larger needle.
Work Daisy Chart Rounds 1-14 twice.
Break CC1 and change to smaller needle.
Plain section repeat:
Knit 30 rounds.
Pattern 3: Phlox and Blox
Join CC1 and change to larger needle.
Work Phlox and Blox Chart Rounds 1-16, then Rounds 1-15 once more.
Break CC1 and change to smaller needle.
Plain section repeat:
Knit 30 rounds.
Pattern 4: Heart Flower (Multiple of 18 stitches)
Join CC1 and change to larger needle.
Work Heart Flower Chart Rounds 1-18, then Rounds 1-17 once more.
Break CC1 and change to smaller needle.
Plain section repeat:
Knit 30 rounds.
Pattern 5: Ruby Marigold (Multiple of 26 stitches)
Join CC2 and change to larger needle.
Work Ruby Marigold Chart Rounds 1-46.
Break CC2 and change to smaller needle.
Plain section repeat:
Knit 30 rounds.
Pattern 6: Sunflower (multiple of 26 stitches)
Join CC3 and change to larger needle.
Work Ruby Marigold Chart Rounds 1-42.
Break CC3 and change to smaller needle.
Plain section repeat:
Knit 30 rounds.
From here, you will repeat the sequence, in the opposite order.
Repeat Pattern 6: Sunflower using larger needle.
Work a Plain section repeat using smaller needle.
Repeat Pattern 5: Ruby Marigold using larger needle.
Work a Plain section repeat using smaller needle.
Repeat Pattern 4: Heart Flower using larger needle.
Work a Plain section. repeat using smaller needle.
Repeat Pattern 3: Phlox and Blox using larger needle.
Work a Plain section repeat using smaller needle.
Repeat Pattern 2: Daisy using larger needle.
Work a Plain section repeat using smaller needle.
Repeat Pattern 1: Leaves using larger needle.
Second Border
Complete with MC and change to smaller needle.
Round 1: Purl.
Round 2: Knit.
Round 3: * K6, m1, k4, m1, k6, repeat from * 7 times to end. 126 stitches.
Round 4: Knit.
Round 5: *K1, k2tog 3 times, [yo, k1] 5 times, yo, k2tog 3 times, repeat from * to end of round.
Round 6: Purl.
Rounds 7 and 8: Knit.
Round 9: Repeat Round 5.
Round 10: Purl.
Rounds 11 and 12: Knit.
Bind off using larger needle in your right hand to work the stitches, to ensure the edge is not too tight.
FINISHING
Weave in ends. Wash the scarf according to the washing instructions for the yarn, and lay flat to dry. To smooth the colorwork sections, you can lightly stretch them and pin them for drying, or apply some steam once the scarf is dry.
Once dry, sew the opening closed between the Border and the colorwork patterns as follows:
Fold the Border up, so that the wrong side of the last Border round is visible, and using MC, sew along the inside, working back and forth catching stitches from each side.