Several years ago, I upped my short-row game when I improvised a scarf for my husband: it quickly became his favorite. But this winter, he discovered that the moths had had a wonderful time feasting on it, so a new scarf was in order. This time, I wrote up the pattern.

Easy garter stitch, a gradient yarn and rhythmic short rows make the Ringgold Scarf a fun project. It’s an excellent way for beginners to learn how to work short rows or for more experienced knitters to brush up on technique.

Worked in fingering weight yarn, you can easily make this larger by simply using a heavier yarn and the appropriate needle size.

FINISHED MEASUREMENTS
Approx. 52” long and 9.75” wide after blocking.
The sample was lightly steam blocked.

YARN
Fingering weight yarn: 220 yards of Color A and 150 yards of Color B.
Sample shown in Highland Fingering by Cloudborn Fibers, 100% Wool, 494 yards/452 meters, 100 grams/3.50 ounces, Taupe Heather (Color A), and Zauberball Crazy by Schoppel-Wolle, 75% Wool and 25% Manufactured Fibers - Nylon / Polyamide, 459 yards/420 meters, 100 grams/3.50 ounces, #2092 Orange, Purple, Grey (Color B).

NEEDLES
US size 4 (3.5 mm) or size needed to obtain gauge.
US size 4 (3.5 mm) 40” circular needle or gauge needle for picking up stitches along the edges.

GAUGE
In garter stitch on gauge needle, 25 sts and 43 rows = 4” after blocking.
Exact gauge is not crucial. Use a needle size that gives you a fabric that you like, but be aware that a change in gauge can affect the amount of yarn used and the size of the finished scarf.

Thanks to Lisa for tech editing.