Stair-step blocks and stripes shine in a garter-stitch scarf. The usual intarsia twists are eliminated, creating little gaps between the color changes of the steps. Add buttonholes to the last stripe and buttons to the first for a scarf-turned-cowl—offering endless options for wearing.

Skill level: intermediate

Yarn requirements:
A, B, C 105 yds each
D, E, F 175 yds each

Colorways:
7014 Bering Sea (A), 7007 New Leaf (B), 7010 Wild Blueberry (C), 7004 King Salmon (D), 7016vBrunnera Blue (E), and 7005 Soft Rose (F)

Pattern found on p. 56.

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