Easy Striped Scarf

Keep warm in the winter with this classic striped scarf from Bernat Yarns.  This scarf is quick and easy to make and is a practical and essential addition to your winter wardrobe. 

You can find this beginner knit pattern, along with several other easy knitting patterns, in our free eBook, Learn How to Knit for Beginners:  27 Easy Knitting Patterns.

Measurements:
 
Approx 10 x 60 ins [25.5 x 152.5 cm].

Materials:
 

• Bernat® Super Value (197 g / 7 oz) or yarn of your choice.
  • MC: #07421 (Black) -1 ball.
  • A: #00610 (Royal Blue) -1 ball.
• OR
  • Bernat® Berella ‘4’ (100 g / 3.5 oz).
  • MC: 1 ball, A: 1 ball.
• Size 5.5 mm (U.S. 9) knitting needles or size needed to obtain gauge.

Gauge:

17 sts and 23 rows = 4" [10 cm] in stocking st.

Pattern:
 

With MC, cast on 38 sts.
Knit 5 rows, noting that first row is WS and inc 4 sts evenly across last row. 42 sts.
**Next row: (RS). With MC, knit.
Next row: K3. Purl to last 3 sts. K3.
Rep last 2 rows 11 times more.**

With A, rep from ** to ** once.***
Rep from ** to *** until work from beg measures approx 59" [150 cm], ending with RS row and dec 4 sts evenly across last row. 38 sts.
With A, knit 4 rows. Cast off knitwise (WS).