The Skyscraper Scarf is inspired by contemporary architecture and the unconventional shapes and materials that are used in the design of new towers in cities all over the world. The skyscraper is half striped and half solid to mimic the contrast of slatted and shiny surfaces. The changing grain of the fabric and tapered shape gives it a slight illusion of 3d perspective.

The scarf is constructed in 2 parts. First, the striped triangle is knit on the bias. Stitches are then picked up along the longest edge of the piece to create a solid colored triangle. Photo instructions of picking up stitches are included in the pattern. This half of the scarf is formed using easy short rows (the kind where you just turn in the middle of the row and don’t use any fancy technique) with an extra large eyelet punctuating the end of each short row.

This pattern was originally published in 2015 as part of the Innerloop Accessory club for Neighborhood Fiber Co.

Finished Size: 80” (203 cm) long, 13” (33 cm) wide end, 7” (18 cm) narrow end
Yarn: Neighborhood Fiber Co. Studio DK, 100% wool, 275 yards (251 m) per 4 oz.
Color A: 1 skein Thomas Circle
Color B: 1 skein Charles Centre
Color C: 1 skein Belair
Needles: Size 7 (4.5 mm) 40” circular needles or size needed to obtain gauge.
Gauge: 16 sts x 32 rows = 4 x 4” (10 x 10 cm) square in garter stitch.
Materials: Tapestry needle, blocking mats and pins.

Editing: Liz Rolle
Photos: Xandy Peters
Model: Beth Shepherd Peters