The Life of the Party Scarf is the perfect accessory to add a splash of color to your wardrobe. With its beautiful blend of purple, green, and yellow hues, this scarf evokes the cheerful vibrancy of flowers, green grass, and sunshine. Featuring an elegant diagonal stitch and finished with a simple i-cord edging, this scarf is as fun to knit as it is to wear. Worked back and forth on straight needles, it’s a fantastic stash-busting project that allows you to play with color while creating a stylish, lightweight accessory for any season.
Skill Level: Beginner
Size: 8½” wide and 56” long
Gauge: 18 sts and 24 rows = 4” [10 cm] in pattern st after steam blocking
Materials
Yarn: Caron Yarn Cakes (80% Acrylic, 20% Wool; 383 yards [350 meters]/ 200 grams): 17009 Macaron, 1 ball
Needle size: US size 8 (5mm): straight
Notions: Tapestry needle
Abbreviations
Wyib – with yarn in back.
Wyif – with yarn in front.
Sl3p – Sl 3 sts purlwise
Special Stitches
Diagonal Stitch
Row 1: K3, *p1, k5; rep from * to last 3 sts, sl3p wyib.
Row 2: P3, *p5, k1: rep from * to last 3 sts, sl3p wyif.
Row 3: K3, *k1, p1, k4; rep from * to last 3 sts, sl3p wyib.
Row 4: P3, *p4, k1, p1; rep from * to last 3 sts, sl3p wyif.
Row 5: K3, *K2, p1, k3; rep from * to last 3 sts, sl3p wyib.
Row 6: P3, *p3, k1, p2; rep from * to last 3 sts, sl3p wyif.
Row 7: K3, *k3, p1, k2; rep from * to last 3 sts, sl3p wyib.
Row 8: P3, *p2, k1, p3; rep from * to last 3 sts, sl3p wyif.
Row 9: K3, *k4, p1, k1; rep from * to last 3 sts, sl3p wyib.
Row 10: P3, *p1, k1, p4; rep from * to last 3 sts, sl3p wyif.
Row 11: K3, *k4, p1, k1; rep from * to last 3 sts, sl3p wyib.
Row 12: P3, *p1, k1, p4; rep from * to last 3 sts, sl3p wyif.
Rep Rows 1-12 for patt.
Pattern Notes
This pattern is worked flat back and forth. It is written to include a built in i-cord edging which will appear on both sides of the scarf and run lengthwise.
Pattern
CO 36 sts.
Work Rows 1-12 of Diagonal Stitch patt.
Rep Diagonal Stitch patt until Scarf meas 56”, ending after Row 12.
BO loosely.
Finishing
Weave in ends. Steam block scarf to measurements.
I love the pattern and it is very easy to do. Thanks!