Doodle Scarf by Jamie Lomax

Doodle Scarf

Knitting
October 2024
DK (11 wpi) ?
24 stitches and 24 rows = 4 inches
in colorwork after blocking
US 5 - 3.75 mm
430 - 2160 yards (393 - 1975 m)
Approx. 38, 48, 58 (78, 98, 118) in / 95, 120, 145 (195, 245, 295) cm, finished scarf length
English

This scarf is worked in the round as a tube, keeping the backside of the colorwork floats hidden from view.

SIZES

Child, Teen, Adult
Approx. 38, 48, 58 (78, 98, 118) in / 95, 120, 145 (195, 245, 295) cm, finished scarf length

YARN

Any DK, light worsted, or sport weight (4ply) yarn that achieves gauge (tension)

YARDAGE

Approx. total yardage:
430, 540, 865 (1150, 1440, 2160) yd / 393, 494, 791 (1052, 1317, 1975) m

NEEDLES

US 5 / 3.75mm or size needed to obtain gauge (tension), for colorwork

16in / 40cm circulars or longer for magic loop, if preferred

GAUGE (TENSION)

24 sts and 24 rnds = 4in / 10cm, over colorwork after blocking

NOTIONS

Stitch markers (one in different color)
Spare longer circular needle for cast on and grafting in same size or smaller
Tapestry needle

SPECIAL TECHNIQUES

Magic loop; Judy’s Magic Cast On; grafting

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SAMPLE shown in the book is worked with:
The Fibre Co. Acadia,
60% Merino Wool / 20% Baby Alpaca / 20% Silk,
145yd / 133m per 1¾oz / 50g