What you'll need
| One size only: | 18cm x 195cm |
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YWK001
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2 |
Product Description
I love cables, but have been wanting to play with creating texture and patterns with simple knit and purl stitches for a while. After making a bunch of Seed Stitch Scarves I figured giving a different textured scarf a shot would be fun. As it turns out, diagonal ribbing is fairly straightforward but looks amazing. The yarn is nice and chunky and warm so it's a pretty quick knit, and if you can't decide between the regular and infinity version, well, why not try both? ;)
The suggested yarn is from We Are Knitters, and uses exactly two balls. If you wish to substitute the yarn it’s very straightforward, any bulky weight wool yarn that knits up to the correct tension will work.
Diagonal Stripe Scarf by Katrina Walser
What is Being Made
The Diagonal Stripe Scarf is a versatile knitted accessory available in two configurations: a traditional regular scarf measuring 18 cm (7") wide by 195 cm (77") long, or an infinity scarf measuring 18 cm (7") wide by 97.5 cm (38.5") long after joining the ends. This design offers flexibility for knitters who prefer either style, with the infinity version featuring a seamless loop construction.
Craft and Techniques
This project uses knitting as the primary construction method. The pattern is classified as beginner-friendly despite the intermediate difficulty rating listed in product attributes, making it accessible to knitters developing their foundational skills. The scarf features a reversible design, meaning there is no designated right or wrong side—both sides of the finished fabric display the same attractive appearance. This reversibility adds practical value for wearers who can style the scarf either way.
For the infinity scarf variation, knitters employ a provisional cast on technique combined with a three-needle bind off to join the ends seamlessly. Alternatively, knitters may opt to create a regular scarf and simply sew the ends together if they prefer to avoid these advanced joining techniques.
Stitches and Stitch Pattern
The pattern utilizes fundamental knitting stitches including knit (K) and purl (P) stitches. These are combined into an eight-row repeating pattern that creates the distinctive diagonal stripe effect. The stitch pattern is worked over a multiple of 4 stitches plus 2 additional stitches, providing the structural foundation for the diagonal visual design.
Materials and Specifications
This project requires chunky weight yarn. The recommended yarn is We Are Knitters petite wool yarn, which is composed of 100% Peruvian wool. The project calls for 2 balls totaling 280 meters (306 yards). The pictured version is worked in pearl grey, though the pattern can be adapted to other colorways.
Needles: The pattern is worked on 8mm (US 11) needles. For the infinity scarf version, knitters will need one additional 8mm or larger needle to accommodate the three-needle bind off joining technique.
Gauge and Tension
The recommended gauge is 14 stitches and 16 rows to 10 cm (4") when measured over the eight-row pattern repeat using 8mm (US 11) needles. Knitters are advised to create a tension swatch by casting on a multiple of 4 stitches plus 2 to ensure their finished scarf matches the intended dimensions.
```Specifications
| Brand: | Independent Designer |
| Yarn Weight: | Chunky |
| Pages: | 0 |
| Designer: | Katrina Walser |
| Craft: | Knitting |
| Format: | Downloadable PDF |
| Languages: | English |
| Number of Patterns: | 1 |
| Skill Level: | Intermediate |
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