Quick Chunky Scarf

It is March already!! Can you believe it!? I feel like groundhog day was yesterday.

Where I grow up in Japan, it would feel like spring is right there. Cherry blossoms are getting ready to bloom and the sunlight is getting stronger and brighter. If I was there, I would be working on pastel colors, mohair, fine lace yarn, and lace knitting patterns. Here in Northern New York is a bit of a different story though…

It is still freezing outside. We experienced freezing rain followed by a whiteout blizzard in the last couple of weeks. I’m OK with working with heavy wool yarn for 2 more months to keep myself or others warm.

This chunky quick knit scarf was made a few weeks ago when the highest temp was 0 degrees. I know…ZERO degrees in Fahrenheit, not in Celsius!

I’ve been busy knitting for others and not for myself lately. It was about time I create something for my own. This easy, quick knit scarf was exactly what I needed to warm my neck and face. After three nights of sitting in front of the TV binging my favorite TV show, I had this scarf ready to go.

Yarn Used

Since it was a spur-of-the-moment decision, I needed yarn right away. Otherwise, I know I wouldn’t start the project for myself lol There is no yarn store in the area (Maybe I should open one lol) and I also wanted something cost-effective. Lion Brand Wool Ease Thick and Quick was a perfect choice. It is reasonably priced and available in major craft stores and supermarkets such as Michael’s and Walmart, so I could grab them right away. It is a blend of 86% Acrylic, 10% Wool, and 4% Rayon and machine washable yarn.

If you like more natural fiber or no artificial fiber at all, these are some alternative yarns.

Rico Essentials Super Super Chunky – 50% Wool, 50% Acrylic

MillaMia Naturally Soft Super Chunk – 100% Merino Wool

Cascade Lana Grande – 100% Wool

Rowan Big Wool Yarn – 100% Merino Wool

Pattern

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Materials

• US 11 (8 mm) Knitting Needle
• Super Bulky Weight Yarn. Approximately 270 yds..
• Darning Needle

Gauge and Finished Measurement

• 4″ x 4″ = 10 sts x 14 rows
• Approximately 7″ wide x 72″ long

Abbreviation

CO – Cast On

St – Stitch

RS – Right Side

WS – Wrong Side

K- Knit

YO – Yarn Over

Sl1 – Slip 1 stitch purlwise

K2tog – Knit 2 stitches together

Main Pattern

CO 24 sts using 2 needles.

Remove one needle from the CO stitches and work on a pattern as follows;

*YO, Sl1, K2tog; repeat from* until the end.

Keep repeating this pattern for both RS and WS 190 times or until it reaches desired length.

Bind off while maintaining the pattern: *P1, P1, K1; repeat from * until the end.

Cut the yarn, and weave in all ends.

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