Candy Cane Scarf

Knit a soft and bright scarf that's perfect for the holiday season! This candy-cane-striped scarf is made with pom-pom yarn so it works up quickly and has a fun texture.  Kids of all ages will love wearing this scarf, and you'll love how easy it is to make.  This pattern makes a great stocking stuffer and is a quick and easy last minute gift for anyone on your list.

Materials:

• 1 ball Red Heart® “Spark-a-Doodle™” yarn in Reddy
• 1 ball Red Heart® “Spark-a-Doodle™” yarn in White Cloud
• 5.5mm [US 9] knitting needles
• Yarn needle

Gauge: Gauge is not important for this project.
 
Special Abbreviation:  KFB = K into front and back of next st.

Instructions:
For color changes, do not cut yarn; instead, carry unused yarn along edge of scarf.
When working with Spark-a-Doodle™, work sts with yarn between pompoms. Do not pull pompoms through sts.
Scarf measures 4" x 46", or desired length.

1. With A, make a slip knot.
    
2. Row 1: KFB – 2 sts.
    
3. Rows 2, 4, 6, 8, 10, and 12: K across.
    
4. Row 3: KFB, K to end – 3 sts.
    
5. Rows 5, 7, 9, 11, 13: Repeat Row 3 – 8 sts.
    
6. Rows 14-15: With B, K across.
    
7. Rows 16-17: With A, K across.
    
8. Repeat Rows 14-17 until Scarf is 42” long, or desired length.
    
9. Next Row: With A, K2tog, K to end – 7 sts.
    
10. Next Row: K across.
     
11. Repeat last 2 rows until 1 st remains on needle. Fasten off. Weave in ends.