Berroco Chandra Scarf Knitting Pattern

Berroco Chandra Knit Scarf

What Is Being Made

The Berroco Chandra is a striped knit scarf designed by Amy Christoffers, featured in Booklet #390. This scarf is an easy-level project that measures approximately 7 inches wide by 47 inches long (not including fringe after blocking). The design showcases a classic striped pattern using three coordinating colors from the Berroco Bento yarn line, creating a visually striking accessory with decorative fringe detailing.

Techniques Used

This scarf is worked using fundamental knitting techniques suitable for beginners. The scarf is constructed bottom-up, meaning you begin at one end and work toward the other. The piece is worked flat on circular needles rather than in the round, allowing for easy color changes and stripe management. A notable finishing technique involves unraveling fringe—the first 5 stitches are intentionally dropped and allowed to unravel back to the cast-on edge, then the fringe is knotted during finishing for a polished look. The pattern employs color carrying, where unused yarn colors are carried loosely up the side of the work and wrapped together at the beginning of right-side rows to prevent long loops.

Stitches Used

• Stockinette Stitch (St st): The primary stitch throughout the scarf, created by alternating knit rows on the right side and purl rows on the wrong side
• Garter Stitch elements: The striped pattern creates textural variation through the alternating color rows
• Sewn Bind-Off: A finishing technique using a tapestry needle to bind off stitches in a flexible, professional manner

Materials

This pattern calls for Berroco Bento yarn, a 50-gram ball weight. The color palette consists of three balls of #8701 Mochi (the main color), and two balls each of #8712 Shimizu Peach and #8714 Mikan (the contrasting colors). You will need one 36-inch circular needle in size 8 (5.00 mm) or the size needed to obtain proper gauge, plus a tapestry needle for finishing. The recommended gauge is 17 stitches and 22 rows over 4 inches in stockinette stitch, and checking gauge before beginning is advised to ensure accurate finished dimensions.