Hello, friends! Halloween is right around the corner (this week!), and my son has just decided on his costume: he’s going as Harry Potter! Since we’re short on time, I won’t be able to knit the traditional Hogwarts house scarf without adding a bit of creative flair. Instead of the typical scarf, I’ll be making one inspired by my old college colors, maroon and gold. Fun fact: I had a similar school colors scarf back in the day!
This version will still fit his costume perfectly, and the pattern works great with any color combination. If you’d like, choose your favorite house colors and knit along with me as I race to finish this fluffy, chunky scarf before the Halloween deadline. (Better photos to come once it’s done!)
Post-Halloween Update
I did it! It came right down to the wire, as far as time goes. I was tying up loose ends at 5 o’clock on Halloween evening, but I got it done! My son’s scarf turned out amazing. He got lots of compliments and everyone knew who he was trying to parody. Here is a little video of the trick-or-treat fun:
How this Chunky Striped School Colors Scarf is Made
This scarf is knit flat, turning after each row.
You will need to know how to:
Materials
Two 129-yard (8 ounce) skeins of super bulky weight (No. 6) yarn* for your main color and (shown in “Tampa Spice” Hometown Super Bulky Yarn by Lion Brand)
One 129-yard (8 ounce) skein of super bulky weight (No. 6) yarn* for your secondary color (shown in “Madison Mustard” Hometown Super Bulky Yarn by Lion Brand)
- A 6-foot scarf uses about 258 yards (16 oz.) of Color 1 and 129 yards (8 oz.) of Color 2
Needles
US No. 13/9.0 mm straight knitting needles or 16-inch circular needles
Notions
Darning needle (for weaving in loose ends)
Gauge
12 stitches x 15 rows = 4 x 4 inches in Stockinette Stitch on No. 13 (9.0 mm) needles
School Colors Scarf Free Knitting Pattern
Instructions: Use the long tail cast on. Knit flat, turning after each row.
[With Color 1] Row 1: Cast on 22 stitches. (22 stitches) Turn.
Rows 2 – 24: k 22. (22 stitches). Turn.
[With Color 2] Rows 25 – 28: k 22. (22 stitches). Turn.
[With Color 1] Rows 29 – 34: k 22. (22 stitches). Turn.
[With Color 2] Rows 35 – 38: k 22. (22 stitches). Turn.
[With Color 1] Rows 39 – 58: k 22. (22 stitches). Turn.
Rows 59 – 264: Repeat Rows 25 – 58 x 8 or until scarf measures approximately 5 inches shorter than your desired length.
[With Color 1] 265 – 287: k 22. (22 stitches). Turn.
Row 289: Bind off loosely.
Cut yarn, leaving an 8-inch (20.32-cm) tail, and pull through. Weave in ends. Block if desired.
Printable School Colors Scarf knitting pattern PDF by Liz @PurlsAndPixels
Size Notes
This School Colors Scarf will be a 9-inch by 72-inch rectangle. You can make it shorter or longer if you wish; just add or remove repeats in rows 59-264.
Care
If you use the materials called for in the School Colors Scarf Free Knitting Pattern, your final product will be machine washable. To keep your scarf looking its best, hand wash or machine wash separately on delicate cycle in cold water. You may tumble dry on low heat or lay flat to dry.
©2024, Liz Chandler of PurlsAndPixels.
This pattern is for personal use, gifting, and charitable donation of completed items. You may also sell handmade items created using this pattern. Do not copy this pattern and distribute it. If you’d like to share the pattern, refer your friends to my website, purlsandpixels.com so they may obtain a copy.
If you find any errors or have any questions, email purlsandpixels@gmail.com and I will do my best to help.
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