Tower of Colors Scarf
Tower of Colors Scarf
Blocks of color stacked on top of each other form the intriguing Tower of Colors Scarf.
Beginning at the narrow edge, the scarf is knit in two halves, which are then grafted together at center. The stitch pattern includes simple cables, seed, stockinette and reverse stockinette stitches, which make for an easy, yet interesting knit. The pattern follows a logical progression, but it’s not quite mindless knitting, as you do need to keep track of which row you are working on. Garter stitch borders make for an all-around clean finish.
Generously sized in length and width, this design can be worn by everyone. Color choices can make it look feminine, masculine or gender neutral. The halves do not have to be identical—mix up the order of colors or go wild and stash bust by using a different color for each block. It’s up to you!
Techniques Used
• Knit, purl
• 2/2 Left Cross, 2/2 Right Cross
• Increase: make 1 left
• Decrease: p2 together
• Kitchener stitch
Yarn
4 colors of worsted/10 ply yarn
Color A: 190 yds [174 m]
Color B: 170 yds [155 m]
Color C: 170 yds [155 m]
Color D: 192 yds [176 m]
Shown in Wonderland Dyeworks Worsted Bundle (100% Superwash Merino Wool), 3.5 oz [100 g], 218 yds [199 m] per skein: 1 set in Foggy Moss (gray/blue/green-gold/green). Alternate Colorway: Red Maple (green/gold-green/gold/rust).
Needles
US size 7 [4.5 mm] straight or circular needle or size needed to obtain gauge
Third needle of same size.
Notions
• Cable needle
• Tapestry needle
• 2 Stitch markers
Finished Measurements (blocked)
68” [173 cm] long x 10.5” [27 cm] wide
Tech editing: Kephren Pritchett
Developed in collaboration with Elissavet of Wonderland Dyeworks
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Suggested yarn: Wonderland Dyeworks Worsted Bundle
Yarn weight: Worsted (9 wpi)
Gauge: 22 stitches and 28 rows = 4 inches in Cables and Blocks Stitch Pattern
Needle size: US 7 - 4.5 mm straight or circular
Yardage:
Color A: 190 yds/174 m
Color B: 170 yds/155 m
Color C: 170 yds/155 m
Color D: 192 yds/176 m
