Striped Scarf in Lion Brand Vanna's Choice - 70534AD

Lion Brand Vanna's Choice Striped Scarf – Free Knitting Pattern (70534AD)

This free downloadable knitting pattern from Lion Brand Yarn guides knitters through creating a classic striped scarf using four coordinating colorways of Lion Brand Vanna's Choice yarn. The finished scarf measures a generous 6 x 62 inches (15 x 157.5 cm), making it a practical, cozy accessory suitable for all ages. Rated as an Easy skill level, this project is an excellent choice for confident beginners who are ready to explore colorwork through simple stripe sequences.

What Is Being Made

The pattern produces a single-size knitted scarf with a neat, structured appearance. The body features a smooth Stockinette stitch center flanked by a two-stitch garter border on each side, which prevents the edges from curling — a common challenge with Stockinette fabric. Both short ends of the scarf are finished with a 1x1 ribbing border, adding a polished, professional look to the cast-on and bound-off edges.

Color Design and Stripe Sequence

The visual appeal of this scarf comes entirely from its carefully planned four-color stripe sequence. The pattern uses the following Lion Brand Vanna's Choice colorways:

• Pea Green (860-170) – Color A
• Dusty Blue (860-108) – Color B
• Dusty Green (860-173) – Color C
• Olive (860-174) – Color D

The corrected color sequence (updated February 15, 2010) repeats across a 14-row cycle: 2 rows with A, 2 rows with B, 2 rows with A, 4 rows with C, 2 rows with D, and 2 rows with C. This repeating block creates a rhythmic, harmonious stripe pattern in tonal greens and blue that flows beautifully along the length of the scarf. Changing colors every two to four rows keeps the knitting engaging without being complicated.

Techniques Used

Working this pattern introduces or reinforces several fundamental knitting techniques:

• Casting on – 24 stitches are cast on to begin the scarf
• 1x1 Ribbing – alternating knit and purl stitches across the first and last two rows to create stretchy, tidy end borders
• Stockinette Stitch – knitting on right-side rows and purling on wrong-side rows to form the smooth main fabric
• Garter Stitch Border – knitting the first and last 2 stitches of every row to keep the long edges flat and tidy
• Stripe Colorwork – carrying and changing yarn colors every few rows, a beginner-friendly introduction to working with multiple yarns
• Binding off – finishing the scarf cleanly after the final ribbing rows
• Weaving in ends – securing all yarn tails neatly using a large-eyed blunt needle

Stitches Used

• Knit stitch (k)
• Purl stitch (p)
• 1x1 Rib (k1, p1) – used for the border rows at each end
• Stockinette Stitch – knit on RS, purl on WS, forming the main body fabric
• Garter Stitch – knit every stitch on both RS and WS, applied to the 2-stitch side borders

Materials and Tools

Each of the four colors requires one ball of Lion Brand Vanna's Choice yarn. Vanna's Choice is a worsted-weight acrylic yarn known for its smooth texture, vibrant color range, and easy-care properties, making it ideal for everyday accessories. The pattern calls for Lion Brand Size 9 (5.5 mm) knitting needles and