A labyrinth can be defined as a complicated and irregular network of passages or paths in which it is difficult to find one’s way. While the texture of this scarf resembles a maze, the directions are straight-forward and easier than you might guess! You can use one or many colors, and an icord edging provides a finished look, and also a subtle way to hide the carried yarn.

This pattern is easily adaptable to other yarn weights - just choose a needle size that is 1-2 sizes larger than that recommended for your yarn in order to achieve a nice drape. As written, scarf measures approximately 6 inches wide and 70 inches long. The pattern stitch count can be adjusted in multiples of 6 stitches. The length can be adjusted by simply knitting more or fewer rows.

The ends can be carried up the sides of the scarf and hidden in the icord edging, although I chose to cut mine and weave them in when changing colors more than every 4 rows.

I have provided the color stripe sequence that I used for my first sample, but you can easily use one or many colors depending on your needs. I also made a second scarf with color blocks, working 2 full repeats of the 16 row pattern for each color. This did require cutting each yarn color when the new color is added in, but the result is lovely.

One of my testers adapted also this pattern to make a baby blanket!