Cloudy Day Scarf

This soft grey scarf is the color of a cloudy sky, when the clouds are a soft grey and just cover up the blue. Knit with sections of stockinette, eyelet stripes, and garter ridges, this scarf is simple but not boring, and will look perfect with so many outfits.

I used three balls of Loops & Threads Joy DK in Cloud with size 7 needles.

CO 64, long tail. To change the width, just add or subtract a multiple of 2. The garter edge is 6 stitches, so keep that in mind as well.

Knit 6 rows

Row 1: k across

Row 2: k 3, p to last 3 sts, k 3

Row 3: k across

Row 4: k 3, p to last 3 sts, k 3

Row 5: k across

Row 6: k 3, p to last 3 sts, k 3

Row 7: k 3, p to last 3 sts, k 3

Row 8: k 3, p to last 3 sts, k 3

Row 9: k 3, (yo, k2tog) rep to last 3 sts, k 3

Row 10: k 3, p to last 3 sts, k 3

Row 11: k 3, p to last 3 sts, k 3

Row 12: k 3, p to last 3 sts, k 3

Row 13: k across

Row 14: k 3, p to last 3 sts, k 3

Row 15: k across

Row 16: k 3, p to last 3 sts, k 3

Row 17: k across

Row 18: k across

Row 19: k across

Row 20: k across


Repeat rows 1-20 for the pattern. After a row 17, k 6 rows, then BO using JSSBO or something else with a bit of stretch. Weave in any remaining tails.

If desired, you can block this. If you use a natural fiber, you could wet block, or use your preferred method. The yarn I used is acrylic, and for the longest time I thought acrylic couldn't really be blocked, although I have had success with some yarns that are mixes of acrylic and a natural fiber.

However, I really wanted to block this to make the edges sit flat, so I did a bit of research. I discovered I could steam block acrylic, so I bought a clothing steamer and practiced on a little swatch first, then went on to do the whole scarf. I also read a tutorial that involved laying a damp towel on top of the project, then pressing an iron to it, but I wanted to keep the garter ridges and not flatten them out, so I decided the steam method would probably work the best. I also had to learn what "killing acrylic" meant! Blocking is definitely up to you, but I thought I would share this new technique I learned about while making this scarf.

My finished scarf is 82"x15". I love the soft color of this scarf with the mixed textures of this pattern.

I hope you make one of these, and enjoy this pattern.

XOXO, Alyssa