Wrap up for fall with the Hearth & Heather Argyle Scarf, a classic design with just a hint of academia style. Featuring a diamond motif in stranded colorwork, this Argyle-inspired scarf would go beautifully with that cherished old leather jacket. The bronze and gray palette evokes autumn leaves, crisp air, and cloudy skies, all signs that the coziest time of year has arrived.
Time: Weekend Project
Skill Level: Easy
Size:
Single-sided Scarf Length 55” x Width 6”
Double-sided Scarf Length 80” x Width 6” (Circumference 12”)
Shown in Single-sided.
Gauge: 20 sts and 16 rows = 4” [10 cm] in St st after wet blocking
Materials
Yarn: Sirdar Hayfield Bonus DK (100% acrylic; 306 yards [280 meters] / 3.5 ounces [100 grams]): 814 Light Grey Mix (MC 2 balls), 596 Bronze (CC1 1 ball), 790 Dark Grey Mix (CC2 1 ball), 812 Cream (CC3 1 ball)
Needles: US size 6 4.0 mm, 30” straight or circular needles
Notions: Removable markers, tapestry needle
Pattern Notes
Work flat from end to end. Scarf as shown is single-sided. For a thicker, double-sided scarf, work with circular needles and follow alternative instructions given.
Pattern
Single-sided Scarf
With A, cast on 31.
Row 1: Knit across. (31 sts)
Row 2: Purl across.
Rows 3-4: Rep rows 1-2.
Rows 5-24: Cont. in St st, follow chart.
Rep Rows 5-24 nine more times, or until scarf reaches preferred length.
Rep Rows 5-15 one more time.
Rep Rows 1-4 one more time.
Bind off, sew up ends and block.
Double-sided Scarf
With A, cast on 60.
Rnds 1-4: Knit across. (60 sts)
Rnds 5-24: Follow chart. Work sts 1-30 two times. Place marker in 1st st and move up with each rnd.
Rep Rnds 5-24 eleven more times, or until scarf reaches preferred length.
Rep Rnds 5-15 one more time.
Rep Rnds 1-4 one more time.
Bind off, sew up ends and block.