Yarn: 2 skeins (50 grams )sport-weight yarn in desired color, using about 150 yards
Needles: 2 needles in size U.S. 4 (3 1/2 mm), 1 double-pointed needle in same size. Adjust needle size as necessary to obtain correct gauge (gauge: 5 stitches and 11 rows equal 1 inch in garter stitch)
When instructed to rib in the pattern below, knit 1, purl 1 alternately across the row. To wear the scarf, slip one end through either of the loops at front.
Divide (see how to divide). When you're finished, half the stitches will be on double-pointed needle and the other half will be on your working needle.
Step 8
Rib across the stitches on your working needle (leave the stitches on double-pointed needle as is), still slipping the last stitch purlwise. Continue for 1 1/2 inches. Transfer these ribbed stitches onto stitch holder. Break yarn, leaving a tail long enough to weave in later.
Step 9
Rejoin yarn, and rib across the stitches on double-pointed needle for 1 1/2 inches.
Step 10
Transfer all stitches onto 1 needle as follows: Slip 1 stitch purlwise from double-pointed needle, then slip 1 purlwise from working needle. Repeat across row until all stitches are on 1 needle.
Knit every row, slipping last stitch purlwise, for 15 1/2 inches. (To adjust the size of the scarf, knit fewer inches for a child or more for a large adult.)
Step 12
Using same method as in step 7, divide the stitches between the 2 needles.
Step 13
Repeat steps 8, 9, and 10.
Step 14
Knit every row, slipping last stitch purlwise, for 2 1/2 inches.
To finish: Knit 1, decrease (see how to decrease), and knit to end of row, slipping last stitch purlwise. Repeat this sequence every row until only 3 stitches remain. Bind off. Using tapestry needle, weave in ends.
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