Tower of Colors Scarf by Carla Cuadros

Tower of Colors Scarf

Knitting
October 2023
Worsted (9 wpi) ?
22 stitches and 28 rows = 4 inches
in Cables & Blocks Stitch Pattern
US 7 - 4.5 mm
725 yards (663 m)
One Size (68" long x 10.5" wide/173 cm long x 27 cm wide)
English
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Blocks of color stacked on top of each other form the intriguing Tower of Colors Scarf.

Beginning at the narrow edge, the scarf is knit in two halves, which are then grafted together at center. The stitch pattern includes simple cables, seed, stockinette and reverse stockinette stitches, which make for an easy, yet interesting knit. The pattern follows a logical progression, but it’s not quite mindless knitting, as you do need to keep track of which row you are working on. Garter stitch borders make for an all-around clean finish.

Generously sized in length and width, this design can be worn by everyone. Color choices can make it look feminine, masculine or gender neutral. The halves do not have to be identical—mix up the order of colors or go wild and stash bust by using a different color for each block. It’s up to you!

Techniques Used
• Knit, purl
• 2/2 Left Cross, 2/2 Right Cross
• Increase: make 1 left
• Decrease: p2 together
• Kitchener stitch

Yarn
4 colors of worsted/10 ply yarn:
• Color A: 190 yds 174 m
• Color B: 170 yds 155 m
• Color C: 170 yds 155 m
• Color D: 192 yds 176 m
Shown in Wonderland Dyeworks Worsted Bundle (100% Superwash Merino Wool), 3.5 oz 100 g, 218 yds 199 m per skein: 1 set in Foggy Moss (gray/blue/green-gold/green). Alternate Colorway: Red Maple (green/gold-green/gold/rust).

Needles
US size 7 4.5 mm straight or circular needle or size needed to obtain gauge
Third needle of same size.

Notions
• Cable needle
• Tapestry needle
• 2 Stitch markers

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