Stripes and Ladders

This delightful knitting pattern for a striped scarf seamlessly combines Garter stitch and Stockinette stitch, creating a fun and easy-to-follow design. Perfect for both beginners and experienced knitters, this scarf pattern is an excellent stash-buster that allows you to use up your leftover yarn scraps—each stripe requires only about 6 yards of worsted weight yarn!

Finished Measurements:

Width: 7 inches

Length: 62 inches

Yarn Requirement:

For this charming scarf, you will need a total of 190 yards of worsted weight yarn in your main color (MC) and 144 yards in a contrasting color (CC). With each of the 24 stripes requiring approximately 6 yards, this pattern is fantastic for exploring various color combinations. The scarf is showcased here using Sweet Paprika Staccato, featuring 1 skein in the main color, Northern Sky, along with small amounts of assorted colors for the contrast stripes.

Recommended Needles:

To create this beautiful scarf, use size 9 (5.5mm) knitting needles, or choose the needle size that helps you achieve the desired gauge.

Essential Notions:

Don't forget to have a yarn needle on hand to help with weaving in those loose ends for a polished finish!

Gauge:

To ensure your scarf turns out just right, aim for a gauge of 17 stitches and 22 rows = 4 inches in Stockinette stitch, after blocking.

This easy-to-knit striped scarf pattern not only makes a lovely accessory for yourself but also serves as a thoughtful, handmade gift for friends and family. Dive into your yarn stash and start your knitting journey today!