This lengthwise scarf takes advantage of the fact that, if you start with three yarns and change yarn every row, the next one you need will always be waiting right where you need it as if by magic! Because you're changing yarns every row, you get a beautifully integrated fabric (not too stripey) with no wrong side.

Pattern Details:

Finished Size: use this basic recipe to make a scarf, wrap or throw of any length and width you wish

Yarn: For a medium sized scarf (approximately 6" wide x 60" long) you'll need approximately 87 yards each of three different yarns, plus approximately 5-15% more for fringe. Try mixing one textured yarn, one fuzzy yarn and one smooth yarn or three colors of the same yarn. At least one of your yarns should call for a needle size US 10-15. A larger scarf or wrap will take proportionally more yarn; allow 1 yards per knitted square inch.

Needles and Notions: Start with a 24-36" circular needle in the size recommended for your thickest yarn; you might change size after you evaluate your swatch. You'll also need one needle two sizes larger than gauge needle to bind off, a crochet hook to match gauge needle size for provisional cast-on and to attach optional fringe, smooth waste yarn for provisional cast on, locking stitch marker and darning needle.

Gauge: Knit a garter stitch approx. 5 x 5" in your three-yarn sequence and see how you like the fabric. Once you have a fabric you love, measure your gauge over 4 interior inches of your swatch and divide by 4 for 'stitches per inch'. This is your stitch gauge; it will help you determine how many stitches to cast on.