Rainbow Striped Scarf Knitting Pattern

This pattern will guide you to create a beautiful rainbow striped scarf that is perfect for adding a pop of color to your winter wardrobe. The pattern includes instructions for both knitting and crochet techniques, so you can choose your preferred method of creating the scarf.

Materials:

• US Needle Size: 8 / UK Needle Size: 6 / Metric Needle Size: 5 mm
• Yarn: Worsted weight / 10 ply
• Yarn Imperial Size: 4 / Yarn Metric Size: 9 wpi
• Main Color (MC): 1 skein
• 5 contrasting colors (CC1, CC2, CC3, CC4, CC5): 1 skein each
• Knitting needles or crochet hook as per your preference
• Tapestry needle for weaving in ends

Gauge:

In stockinette stitch, 4 inches = 18 stitches and 24 rows

Instructions:

Section 1:

With MC, cast on 45 stitches.

Knitting:

1. Row 1: Knit all stitches.
2. Row 2: Purl all stitches.
3. Repeat Rows 1 and 2 until piece measures 5 inches from the cast-on edge.

Crochet:

1. Row 1: Chain 45 stitches.
2. Row 2: Single crochet in each stitch across.
3. Repeat Row 2 until piece measures 5 inches from the foundation chain.

Section 2:

Switch to CC1.

Knitting:

1. Row 1: Knit all stitches.
2. Row 2: Purl all stitches.
3. Repeat Rows 1 and 2 until piece measures 8 inches from the beginning.

Crochet:

1. Row 1: Chain 45 stitches.
2. Row 2: Single crochet in each stitch across.
3. Repeat Row 2 until piece measures 8 inches from the foundation chain.

Repeat Section 2 with each contrast color (CC2, CC3, CC4, CC5), working for 8 inches with each color.

Section 3:

Switch to MC.

Knitting:

1. Row 1: Knit all stitches.
2. Row 2: Purl all stitches.
3. Repeat Rows 1 and 2 until piece measures 5 inches from the last stripe.

Crochet:

1. Row 1: Chain 45 stitches.
2. Row 2: Single crochet in each stitch across.
3. Repeat Row 2 until piece measures 5 inches from the last stripe.

Section 4:

With MC, cast off all stitches.

Finishing:

Weave in all loose ends using a tapestry needle.

Your rainbow striped scarf is now complete and ready to be worn!