A festive accessory for Mardi Gras in 3 yarn weights.

Laissez les bons temps rouler with a fun diamond pattern for carnival season. The stranded colorwork (fair isle) motif is given as both a chart and written pattern, which can be added into any project you dream up.

Detailed instructions for three different scarves are included in the pattern to get you started: a worsted weight children’s scarf with tassels, a circular DK weight scarf, and an oversized adult scarf in sport weight yarn. This last project shows the possibilities of using color combinations beyond Mardi Gras’ purple, green, and gold.

Requirements for the Sample Projects

Child’s Scarf - Worsted Weight

Needle size: US08 (5.0mm)

Sizes:
Small: 37” x 3.25” (94 cm x 8 cm)
Large: 47” x 4” (120 cm x 10 cm)

Yarn required:
Small: 225 yds - 75 yds (69m) of each color
Large: 330 yds - 110 yds (100m) of each color

Notions: tapestry needle, tassel maker (optional)

Circular Scarf - DK Weight

Needle size: US06 (4.0mm)

Sizes:
Narrow: 37” x 5.25” (94 cm x 13 cm)
Wide: 37” x 7.25” ( 94 cm x 18 cm)

Yarn required:
Narrow: 420 yds - 280 yds (256m) of MC, 70 yds (64m) of each CC
Wide: 504 yds - 340 yds (310m) of MC, 82 yds (75m) of each CC

Notions: tapestry needle, extra set of needles for grafting

Oversized Adult Scarf - Sport Weight

Needle size: US 5 (3.75mm)

Size: 72” x 6.5” (183 cm x 17 cm)

Yarn required: 1035 yds (948m) total
600 yds (550m) of dominant color
290 yds (265m) of secondary color
145 yds (133m) of contrasting color

Notions: tapestry needle