Mistake Rib Scarf in Plymouth Happy Feet - F287

Mistake Rib Scarf in Plymouth Happy Feet

Project Overview

This free knitting pattern from Plymouth Yarn Design Studio creates a colorful striped scarf measuring 5 inches wide by 72 inches long. The scarf features a classic mistake rib stitch pattern worked in six distinct 12-inch color sections, showcasing the versatility of the Happy Feet yarn line through strategic color blocking and strand combinations.

What Is Being Made

A rectangular scarf constructed using the mistake rib stitch technique. The finished scarf measures 5 inches in width and 72 inches in length, making it an ideal accessory for everyday wear. The design is divided into six equal color sections, each measuring 12 inches, creating a striped effect that progresses through the yarn's color palette.

Materials Required

This pattern uses Plymouth Happy Feet yarn, requiring one skein each of three colors: color 6, color 11, and color 10. The yarn is worked doubled throughout the entire project, meaning two strands are held together as one. Needles required include US 10.5 knitting needles and a size K crochet hook (used for casting off).

Knitting Techniques and Stitches

The scarf is constructed primarily using the mistake rib stitch, a textured stitch pattern that creates visual interest through an intentional break in traditional ribbing. This stitch is worked over a multiple of 4 stitches plus 3 additional stitches.

• Mistake Stitch Rib Pattern: Row 1 is repeated throughout the entire scarf. The pattern reads: knit 2 stitches, purl 2 stitches, repeat across the row, ending with knit 2 stitches and purl 1 stitch. This single row repeat creates a consistent texture that is easy to maintain across all 49 rows per color section.
• Double-Stranded Yarn Work: The yarn is held doubled throughout the project, which adds thickness and creates a more substantial fabric. This technique is varied strategically: some sections use two strands of the same color, while others combine two different colors held together.
• Color Sequencing: The scarf progresses through six distinct color combinations. Section 1 uses color 6 doubled. Section 2 combines one strand of color 6 with one strand of color 11. Section 3 uses color 11 doubled. Section 4 combines one strand of color 11 with one strand of color 10. Section 5 uses color 10 doubled. Section 6 combines one strand of color 10 with one strand of color 6, creating a circular color progression.
• Construction Method: The scarf is cast on with 23 stitches and worked in the mistake rib pattern for 49 rows per section, totaling six sections. The pattern concludes with a cast-off edge worked by knitting the first two stitches.

Gauge and Sizing

The pattern is worked to a gauge of 4 stitches per 1 inch over the mistake stitch rib pattern. This gauge, combined with the 23-stitch cast-on and US 10.5 needles, produces the finished width of 5 inches. The 49 rows per section, repeated six times, creates the total length of 72 inches.

Yarn and Needle Specifications

Plymouth Happy Feet yarn is the featured yarn for this project, selected for its color range and suitability for doubled-strand work. The yarn weight and fiber content are optimized for use with US 10.5 knitting needles. A size K crochet hook is included in the materials list for the cast-off technique, providing a finished edge to the completed scarf.