The Sunset Scarf-- With Free Pattern!

This is a tiny scarf I knit up over thanksgiving break last year, and never got around to posting about-- although you might recognize some of the photos. It's a simple knit, but I've included a pattern at the bottom of the post just in case. If you like simple kid knits check out my other knitting patterns!

The scarf is from yarn I hand dyed a few (um, more like 10) years ago that I found in my box of knitting things. It's mostly oranges and pinks, but is has some flecks of blue-green in it as well-- and it reminded me of our prairie sunsets.

Since I had just a tiny bit of yarn, I put a keyhole in the scarf so it would stay secure without having to wrap all the way around her neck. You can see the key hole a bit better in this picture.

Bonus-- it doubles as an earwarmer/headband.  I just cinch it around her head, and tuck the ends under the back of her head. Of course, it's easier to do this when she's asleep.

This is a great pattern for when you are in the mood for some mindless knitting, or a simple pattern if you are just starting out with knits and purls. Compared to knitting a traditional scarf, this is done in a quarter of the time and with about a quarter of the yarn making it a perfect choice for those hand dyed skiens or last minute gifts.

The Sunset Scarf Pattern

Materials:

1 skein bulky weight yarn
Size 8 knitting needles

Gauge: 

I knit at 6 stiches per inch in k1p1 rib. Gauge is not crucial for this scarf, and I've given measurements below to help you modify the pattern for a different gauge.

Directions:

• Cast on 22 stitches
• Row 1: Slip 1,  [knit 1, purl1] 10 times, end knit1.
• Row 2-115: Repeat row 1 for 115 rows, or until work measures 23 inches.  
• Row 116:  Slip 1,  [knit 1, purl1] 3 times, k1then bind off 6 stitches in pattern, purl, [knit 1, purl1] 3 times 
• Row 117: Slip 1,  [knit 1, purl1] 3 times, k1, cast on  6 stitches using backward loop cast on, purl, [knit 1, purl1] 3 times
• Row 117-135: Repeat row 1 for 18 rows, or until work measures 26 inches total.
• Bind off 22 stitches in pattern 

Finishing:

Weave in ends, block if desired, and wrap around a child you love. It's a wearable hug!

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