Double-Knit Change of Pace Scarf

This double-knit scarf uses a moss stitch for the “flat” stripes and knit stitches for the raised stripes.  Since it is double-knit, it is very warm.  With the number of stitches per row, it is also pretty wide and perfect for keeping you warm during the snowy months!  The fringe is optional, as is the cat fur.

Because this is double knit, I have labeled the rows by number and used 'A' and 'B' to label the two sides of the scarf.  The scarf is totally reversible, so there isn't really a front side or a back side.  If you have never double-knit before or would like a refresher, try this tutorial or any number of videos on Youtube.  The important thing to remember is that you need to move both pieces of yarn to the back for side A and to the front for side B.

Ombre yarns will yield similar color stripes as the scarf in the photos, but the pattern would also work with tweed, solid, striped, etc., so go for what you love best!

Materials

• Suggested yarn: Loops & Threads Charisma (6 balls for scarf, 1 extra for fringe) (Color used in photos: Dusk)
• Needle size: 9 mm (US 13)

Pattern

Cast on 35 stitches with each ball of yarn for a total of 70 stitches on your needle (or other multiple of 10 plus 5)

R1 A: *K1 P1 K1 P1 K1 K5* repeat 2 more times; last 5 stitches K1 P1 K1 P1 K1

R1 B: Same as R1 A

R2 A: *P1 K1 P1 K1 P1 K5* repeat 2 more times; last 5 stitches P1 K1 P1 K1 P1

R2 B: Same as R2 A

R3 A: Same as R2 A

R3 B: Same as R2 B

R4 A: Same as R1 A

R4 B: Same as R1 B

Repeat Rows 1 through 4 until scarf measures between 60 to 65 inches. 

Cast off.  Weave in ends.

Fringe

Tip: To make the fringe easier to assemble, use a crochet hook!

Cut out 144 pieces of yarn measuring between 8 to 12 inches (12 inches for longer fringe).  Take 2 pieces of yarn and fold in half.  Insert the folded edge into the selvedge stitch at the edge of the first row and use the crochet hook to pull the yarn tails through the loop (around the selvedge stitch).  Pull to tighten.  Repeat every other stitch until the edge of the row.  Repeat steps for fringing the other edge of the scarf as well.  For a fuller fringe, try adding yarn to every selvedge stitch instead of alternating ones.