Rallying Reversible Scarf - Free Knitting Pattern in Paintbox Yarns Simply DK

Rallying Reversible Scarves – Free Knitting Pattern in Paintbox Yarns Simply DK

The Rallying Reversible Scarves pattern is a free downloadable knitting pattern from Paintbox Yarns that includes two distinct scarf designs: a bold Slogan Scarf and a classic Stripes and Blocks Scarf. Both are rated advanced in difficulty and share the same finished dimensions — approximately 120 cm (47¼ in) long by 25 cm (9¾ in) wide. As the name suggests, both scarves are fully reversible, making them a versatile and polished accessory for any wardrobe.

What Is Being Made

This pattern produces two wearable, reversible scarves worked in a two-colour construction. The reversible nature means that both sides of the fabric present a clean, intentional design — a hallmark of thoughtful stranded colourwork technique. Each scarf uses a different colour combination to give it its own distinct personality, while sharing the same construction method and yarn base.

Slogan Scarf

The Slogan Scarf is the design featured on the pattern cover. It is worked in a two-colour scheme using Stormy Grey (Colour A) and Midnight Blue (Colour B) from the Paintbox Yarns Simply DK range. The contrast between the cool neutral grey and the deep navy creates a striking, graphic result. The "slogan" element suggests bold lettering or text worked into the colourwork design, giving this scarf a modern, statement-making aesthetic.

Stripes and Blocks Scarf

The Stripes and Blocks Scarf takes a more geometric approach, using Bubblegum Pink (Colour A) and Rose Red (Colour B) — a warm, tonal pairing that creates a vibrant yet harmonious colourwork fabric. The combination of stripes and block sections gives the design a structured, graphic quality that reads beautifully on both sides of the reversible fabric.

Techniques Used

• Stranded colourwork – Both scarves are constructed using stranded knitting, a technique in which two colours of yarn are carried across each row, with the non-working yarn stranded (floated) along the wrong side of the fabric. This creates the two-colour patterning that defines the design.
• Worked flat – The scarves are knitted flat, meaning they are worked back and forth in rows on straight needles rather than in the round. This is the traditional method for scarf construction and allows the knitter to manage both sides of the fabric as they work.
• Reversible construction – Achieving a truly reversible fabric in stranded colourwork requires careful management of floats and tension, making this an advanced level project. The technique ensures that neither side of the scarf shows untidy floats or an obvious "wrong side."

Stitches Used

• Knit (K) – The fundamental knitting stitch, used throughout the pattern.
• Purl (P) – Used on wrong-side rows as part of the stocking stitch construction.
• Stocking stitch (st st) – The base fabric structure, formed by knitting on right-side rows and purling on wrong-side rows, creating a smooth, flat fabric ideal for showcasing colourwork motifs.

Materials Required

Yarn

Both scarves are knitted in Paintbox Yarns Simply DK, a DK weight yarn sold in 100g balls. Each scarf requires 2 balls of Colour A and 2 balls of Colour B, for a total of 4 balls per scarf. The yarn quantities stated are approximate, as noted by Paintbox Yarns. It is strongly recommended to use the specified Paintbox Yarns Simply DK, as the brand notes it cannot accept responsibility for the finished item if a substitute yarn is used.

• Slogan Scarf: 2 × Stormy Grey (A), 2 × Midnight Blue (B)
• Stripes and Blocks Scarf: