Wicked Stripes is a striped scarf in a garter stitch with a twist. You can knit stripes of any thickness without breaking the yarn or carrying non-working yarn along the side. It’s wicked!

The scarf is a rectangular shape, knitted from one end to another in a garter stitch with short rows. Wrap and turn short row method without picking up stitches was used throughout the project. The tubular edges are formed along the sides to prevent the scarf from overstretching while wearing.

The sample shown uses 4 colors, but you can use any number of colors. The size and overall look are easy to modify. Please refer to the last picture to see examples of modifications. The pattern is written for DK weight, but you can work it in any gauge.

Yarn: Miss Babs Yowza Mini (100% SW Merino wool, 200 yd / 80 g)

• Color 1 - Scarlet Pimpernel
• Color 2 - Correa
• Color 3 - Cumin
• Color 4 - Dragons Claw

Or any similar DK weight yarn in 4 colors

Needles: US 6 (4 mm)

Notions: darning needle, 4 markers, crochet hook(optional)

Gauge: 20 sts x 36 rows = 4” in garter stitch after blocking

Size: length: 81”/ 206 cm, width: 8.5”/ 21.5 cm

Instructions are available in two formats:

compact (4 pages, 11 pt)

large print (9 pages, 20 pt), the version with big letters for those who use portable devices like tablets and e-readers; also for those knitters who have difficulties reading small font on paper.

On Instagram (find me as @galimka_knits) use hashtag #wickedstripesscarf