Knitword Scarf

This big, snuggly scarf features eye-catching KNIT letters. The repeated text is created with just knit and purl stitches, which means that the scarf is a great way to learn reading charts.

SIZE

One Size

FINAL MEASUREMENTS

Width: 12 / 30 cm.

Length: 98.5 / 246 cm.

MATERIALS

Yarn: 5 skeins of The Meri Wool by We Are Knitters (100% superwash merino, 149 yds / 136 m 100 g), colourway Spotted Green. If you decide to use another yarn, you will need approx. 740 yds / 677 m of chunky-weight yarn.

Needles: US 8 / 5 mm straight or circular needles.

Notions: Row counter (optional).

GAUGE

17 sts x 20 rows to 4 / 10 cm in Stockinette Stitch, after blocking.

CONSTRUCTION

This scarf is worked from side to side from the bottom up. Letters are created with Stockinette Stitch on a Reverse Stockinette Stitch background. A border worked in Garter Stitch adds structure and prevents the edges from rolling.

MODIFICATIONS

The length is easily adjustable. Make fewer or more repeats to make the scar