Pattern is free with kit purchase. Kits available at Plucky Knitter beginning March 6, 2026.

By Hayley Scharping for Plucky Knitter

Say ‘hello’ to Color Caravan, designed in a simple top-down construction with bold color-blocked stripes and beautiful texture! Alternating garter and stockinette sections make this a satisfying knit and a cozy fabric with subtle dimension. It’s the perfect piece for spring—drape over your shoulders or style as a large bandana around your neck for an effortless layer.

FINISHED MEASUREMENTS

One size: 53” / 135 cm wingspan x 19.5” / 50 cm deep

YARN

DK-weight yarn, or its equivalent, in the following amounts:
Color A: 195 yds / 178 m
Color B: 165 yds / 151 m
Color C: 201 yds / 184 m

Samples used Plucky Knitter Beauregard DK (60% yak, 40% cashmere; 300 yds / 274 m per 100 g): 1 skein each of three colors

Shown in first picture at left in colors Drift (A), Pop Collar (B), and Lava Lamp (C), and at right in colors Saucy (A), Peachy Pink (B), and Lava Lamp (C)

NEEDLES
Needles listed are suggested. Always take time to swatch.

Gauge Needle: US 7 (4.5 mm) 40” / 100 cm circular needle, or size needed to obtain gauge.

GAUGE
18 sts and 30 rows = 4” / 10 cm in stockinette st, blocked.

TOOLS
Two markers and a tapestry needle.

NOTES

• Piece is worked from the top down.

• Garter and stockinette stitch texture alternate sides in each color of stripe throughout.

• Slip stitch edge across wingspan adds a gentle curve for wearability.