My Favorite Scarf Pattern- The Noro Striped Scarf

The Noro Striped Scarf

Suggested Yarn: Chroma Worsted (KnitPicks), Noro Silk GardenYarn Weight: Aran / 10 ply (8 wpi)  
Needle Size: US 7 - 4.5 mm
Yardage: 436 yards (399 m)
Skill Level: Beginner
Words of wisdom from other knitters:

• The yarn makes this pattern particularly interesting.
• Watching the colors change and seeing how the stripes turn out is really enjoyable.
• It's something like a gumball machine. You never know what color you'll get.
• Easy and good for traveling or knitting up while watching TV.
• An easy project that gives you truly stunning results.

The scarf is worked over an odd number of stitches in 1×1 ribbing which, in my opinion has two big benefits: the scarf is reversible and behaves very well (no curling) while also plumping up into a thick fabric that will look suspiciously like stockinette if you leave it unblocked. 

Cast on 39 stitches using US7/4.5mm needles to get a width of about 5.5 inches. On scarves of this nature, I prefer to work a slipped stitch edging which adds a nice, polished touch and perfectly hides the working yarn as you carry it up the sides whilst striping to your heart’s content. 

Work two-row stripes using two different colorways of Silk Garden, slipping (purlwise) the first and last stitch on the second row of every stripe.

Used a total of 4 balls of Silk Garden (which will land this scarf in the $40-45 price range if you buy full price retail. A bit pricey for a scarf but … so … beautiful… ) in three different shades.

Brrr..cold in Austin this week!

There is a chill in the air! Time to take out the hat and scarf ! Finally I can wear wool in Austin!

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