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Wayfinder Scarf
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Meet Wayfinder Scarf
Stashbusters, this one’s for you. Wayfinder turns minis, leftovers, handspun, advent sets, and all those single skeins into a bold chevron scarf with amazing drape. Knit entirely in garter stitch in easy modular blocks, it’s the kind of project you can pick up, add a new color each day, and watch your scarf grow.
There’s no purling, no seaming and no sewing. You join as you go, so the scarf comes off your needles finished and ready for pompoms if you want them. Video tutorials are included to walk you through the join as you knit steps, so you can feel confident as you knit. Keep your palette light and earthy or go full kaleidoscope. Wayfinder makes color play feel intentional and fun.
Simple stitches, joyful color, zero fuss.
Design Details
- Easy to customize in both length and width
- All garter stitch for squishy texture (no purls)
- Join as you go construction with tidy pick ups
- Optional pompoms for a playful finish
Great for advent minis, handspun, funky skeins, leftovers, and handdyed yarns.
Yarn + Yardage
- Yarn weight: Fingering
- Sample yarn: PRU Singles Fingering, 100% Merino, 400 yds (366 m) / 100 g
- Approximate total used (scarf only): 400 g
- Per color block: 2.75–3 g each (about 11–12 yds with 400 yds/100 g yarn)
- Optional pompoms: ~20 g per 3” (7.5 cm) pompom
Color planning guide included. Use as few as 2 colors, or as many as 136 if every block is unique. Our samples use 11 colors arranged in a playful, non-repeating order.
Kits available from PRU in our two sample palettes and additional curated colorways. (Pompoms optional, see yardage section)
Needles & Notions
- Needles: US 4 (3.50 mm) 16” circular or straights
We love the drape on US 4. Swatching is optional for this project. If you are a very loose knitter, go down one size to stay within yardage. - Notions: yarn needle, scissors, 3” pompom maker (optional), stitch markers
Finished Size & Customization
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Sample size:
Length 100” (254 cm) • Width 13” (33 cm)
Sample shown with 4 stripes, 34 blocks in each stripe. -
Make it yours:
- Add or subtract blocks to change length
- Add or subtract stripes to change width
- Work with coordinated shades or go full scrappy
Techniques Used/Video Tutorials Included
- Knit stitch only
- Picking up and knitting stitches
- Simple increases and decreases
- Join as you go modular construction
- Making pompoms (optional)
Approachable for adventurous beginners and relaxing for experienced knitters.
What’s Inside the Pattern
- Clear, step by step written & video instructions for modular blocks and stripe building
- Color planning tips and a simple strategy for arranging scraps
- Notes for adjusting length and width
- Pompom guide and finishing notes
Community
Share your progress and color inspo in our Cottage on Discord. We love seeing how Wayfinder puts your stash to work.
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- First published: December 2025
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