Sing-Song Scarf by Galina Zapletnuka

Sing-Song Scarf

Knitting
September 2025
yarn held together
Fingering
+ Fingering
= DK (11 wpi) ?
20.5 stitches and 46 rows = 4 inches
in garter
US 2½ - 3.0 mm
3.5 mm (E)
350 - 481 yards (320 - 440 m)
44in (110 cm) / 53.5in (134 cm)
English
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This pattern was designed to pair with Partners In Colour Mitts. It can be purchased individually or in an e-book as a set with the mitts.

The Sing-Song Scarf is a celebration of two colours in perfect harmony. Its unique design features a single, flowing wave that gracefully divides the scarf lengthwise, allowing two shades to dance together in a sing-song rhythm.

The scarf is knit lengthwise, but while you start with a long cast-on, you’ll tackle the many stitches with short rows, one “hill” or “valley” at a time. This clever method creates intarsia-like colourwork without ever having to break your yarn.

The pattern includes two versions: Version A has a symmetrical structure, with matching ends. Version B has contrasting  ends and is a bit longer.

Version A 226 sts / 44in (110 cm)
Version B 274 sts / 53.5in (134 cm)

Each version can be made longer in increments of 96 stitches = 18.5 in (47 cm).


YARN AND YARDAGE
The pattern is written for DK yarn or fingering yarn held double, in two colours.

DK yarn 220 yds (200m) / 100g:

Version A (2 hill repeats) 88 yds (80m) 40g of each colour
Version B (2 hill repeats) 121 yds (110m) 55g of each colour

Fingering yarn 440 yds (400m) / 100g double quantities of the above.

GAUGE
20.5 sts x 23 ridges (46 rows) in 4 inches (10 cm) in garter stitch

TOOLS AND NOTIONS

  • US 1.5/2.5mm circular needles, 32in/80cm (A) or 40in/100cm (B)
  • 3.0mm crochet hook for cast on/bind off
  • markers
  • tapestry needle

MARKERS
Use two types of markers or two different colours. You will need

Version A 6 valley + 4 hill markers
Version B 6 valley + 6 hill markers

Each additional 96 st repeat will require 2+2 extra markers

SKILL LEVEL
This scarf is an engaging and easy knit, suitable for knitters of all levels. It is a good introduction to short row colourwork.

VIDEOS
A dedicated playlist of video tutorials for this pattern is available on my YouTube channel after purchasing the pattern. The videos cover all the techniques required to complete the project.

Happy sing-song knitting!