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# ✨ Cinnamon Sparkle Striped Scarf

*A warm, glowing scarf in rich cinnamon tones — perfect for your first stripe project!*

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## MATERIALS

**Yarn:**

| Label | Description | Suggested Colorway | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| **Yarn A** | Worsted weight, solid cinnamon | warm russet, terracotta, or burnt orange-brown | ~200 yards (183 m) |
| **Yarn B** | Thin sparkle / metallic accent yarn (fingering or lace weight) | gold, copper, or bronze metallic | ~150 yards (137 m) |
| **Yarn C** | Worsted weight, tonal or variegated cinnamon | multi-tonal spice, tonal amber, or variegated cinnamon colorway | ~200 yards (183 m) |

> **Note:** Yarns A and B are **held together** as one strand throughout. Yarn C is used **alone**.

**Yarn Suggestions (sold separately — mix and match!):**
- *Yarn A options:* Lion Brand Wool-Ease in "Cinnamon," Paintbox Simply DK (held double) in "Burnt Terracotta," or any solid worsted in a warm cinnamon/spice tone
- *Yarn B options:* Drops Glitter, Cascade Yarns Shimmer, Sulky Metallic Thread (multi-strand), or any thin sparkle/metallic yarn in gold or copper
- *Yarn C options:* Lion Brand Mandala in a cinnamon/spice colorway, Caron Cakes in "Cinnamon Swirl," Noro Silk Garden, or any tonal/variegated worsted in warm cinnamon tones

**Needles:**
- US 8 / 5 mm straight or circular needles (or size needed to obtain gauge)

> ⚠️ **Important:** Swatch with **Yarn A + Yarn B held together** to check your gauge, as holding two strands slightly affects your stitch size.

**Notions:**
- Tapestry needle for weaving in ends
- Scissors
- Ruler or measuring tape
- 2 stitch markers (optional, for marking stripe rows)
- Small butterfly bobbins or clothespins to manage yarn (optional)

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## GAUGE

**18 stitches × 24 rows = 4 inches (10 cm) in Garter Stitch**
*(measured with Yarn A + Yarn B held together on US 8 / 5 mm needles)*

> 💡 **Gauge is important!** Even small differences add up over 60 inches. Please knit a swatch at least 5" × 5" with your actual yarns, wash and block it, then measure. Adjust needle size if needed.
>
> - **Too few stitches per inch (fabric too loose)?** Try a smaller needle.
> - **Too many stitches per inch (fabric too tight)?** Try a larger needle.

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## FINISHED SIZE

- **Width:** approximately 8 inches (20 cm)
- **Length:** approximately 60 inches (152 cm), blocked
- **Stripe width:** approximately 1 inch (2.5 cm) per stripe (6 rows each)

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## ABBREVIATIONS

| Abbreviation | Meaning |
|---|---|
| **CO** | Cast on |
| **BO** | Bind off |
| **k** | Knit |
| **RS** | Right side |
| **WS** | Wrong side |
| **rep** | Repeat |
| **approx** | Approximately |
| **st(s)** | Stitch(es) |
| **A+B** | Yarn A and Yarn B held together as one strand |
| **C** | Yarn C alone |

> 💡 **Garter stitch** = knit every row on both RS and WS. No purling needed! This stitch lies flat, looks the same on both sides, and is perfect for beginners.

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## PATTERN

### Getting Ready: Setting Up Your Yarns

Before you cast on, prepare your two working strands:

1. **Strand 1 (A+B):** Pull Yarn A and Yarn B from their balls at the same time and hold them together as if they were a single strand. They will be worked **always together** as one unit throughout the solid cinnamon + sparkle stripe.
2. **Strand 2 (C):** Yarn C is worked **by itself** for the variegated cinnamon stripe.

> 💡 **Beginner tip:** When you switch colors, you do **not** need to cut the yarn. Instead, gently carry the unused strand up the side edge of your scarf until it is needed again. Every 6 rows, simply pick up the waiting strand and begin knitting with it. Keep the carried yarn loose — it should not pull or pucker the edge. After finishing, you will tack down any loose loops with your tapestry needle.

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### Cast On

Using **Yarn A + Yarn B held together (A+B)**, CO **36 stitches**.

> **Math check:** 36 stitches ÷ 4.5 stitches per inch = **8 inches wide** ✓

Use the **long-tail cast on** or any cast on method you are comfortable with.

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### Stripe Pattern

The scarf is worked in a simple **2-stripe repeat**:

| Stripe | Yarn | Rows | Appearance |
|---|---|---|---|
| **Stripe 1** | A + B (held together) | 6 rows | Solid cinnamon with sparkle shimmer ✨ |
| **Stripe 2** | C (alone) | 6 rows | Tonal / variegated cinnamon 🍂 |

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### Body

**All rows:** Knit every stitch across. *(This is Garter Stitch.)*

**Work as follows:**

**Stripe 1 (Solid Cinnamon + Sparkle):**
Using **A+B**, knit every row for **6 rows**.
Set A+B aside (do not cut — carry it up the side).

**Stripe 2 (Variegated Cinnamon):**
Pick up **C**, knit every row for **6 rows**.
Set C aside (do not cut — carry it up the side).

**Repeat** these two stripes (12 rows total = 1 full repeat) **until your scarf measures approximately 60 inches (152 cm)** from the cast-on edge, ending after completing a full 6-row stripe in either color.

> **How many repeats is that?**
> At a row gauge of 6 rows per inch, 60 inches = approximately 360 rows = **30 full stripe repeats (15 of each stripe).** However, always measure your actual knitting — your row gauge may vary slightly. When in doubt, measure rather than count rows!

> 💡 **Tip for beginners:** Use a piece of scrap yarn or a stitch marker to mark the beginning of each new stripe. This makes it much easier to keep track of your rows!

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### Bind Off

When your scarf reaches approximately 60 inches, end after completing a full 6-row stripe.

Using **whatever yarn you just finished your last stripe with**, bind off all 36 stitches loosely in knit.

> 💡 **Loose bind off tip:** For a bind off that matches the stretch and drape of your garter stitch fabric, try using a needle one size larger than you knitted with for the bind off row only.

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## FINISHING

1. **Weave in all ends** using your tapestry needle. Thread each tail onto the needle and weave it through the backs of stitches in a matching color section, traveling at least 1 inch in one direction and then 1 inch back in a slightly different path to secure it. Clip any excess.

2. **Tack down carried edges** (if needed): If any of the carried loops of yarn along the side edges are loose or visible, use your tapestry needle to neatly catch them and tack them to the back of the fabric.

3. **Wet block (recommended):** Gently hand wash the finished scarf in cool water with a small amount of wool wash or gentle soap. Squeeze out water (do not wring). Roll in a clean towel to remove excess moisture, then lay flat on a blocking mat or clean surface. Smooth to the finished dimensions (8" × 60"). Allow to dry completely before wearing.

> ⚠️ **Note on sparkle yarn:** Before wet blocking, check the care label on Yarn B (your sparkle/metallic yarn). Some metallic fibers should not be submerged. If in doubt, gently steam block instead, or simply lay flat and smooth without wetting.

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### 🎉 Your scarf is complete!

**Quick reference — Finished Dimensions:**
| Measurement | Value |
|---|---|
| Width | 8 inches / 20 cm |
| Length | 60 inches / 152 cm |
| Cast on stitches | 36 |
| Total stripe repeats | ~30 full repeats (approx.) |
| Rows per stripe | 6 rows |

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*Pattern difficulty: ⭐☆☆☆☆ — Beginner friendly*
*Technique used: Garter stitch (knit every row) with 2-color stripes*
*Reversible: Yes — garter stitch looks the same on both sides*

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