Noro Color Block Infinity Scarf Cowl Knitting Pattern

Noro Color Block Infinity Scarf

What is Being Made

The Noro Color Block Infinity Scarf is an intermediate-level knit cowl designed as a continuous loop scarf. This infinity scarf features a finished circumference of 62 inches (157.5 cm) and a width of 9 inches (23 cm), making it a generous, wearable accessory that can be worn doubled around the neck or styled in multiple ways.

Techniques Used

This pattern employs seamed construction and is worked flat on straight needles rather than in the round. The flat-worked pieces are subsequently seamed together to create the continuous loop structure characteristic of an infinity scarf. Additional techniques referenced in the pattern include the 3-needle bind-off, which is a method for joining two sets of live stitches together, creating a secure seam. The pattern also incorporates pick up and knit techniques to add stitches along edges, and uses stitch markers to help track pattern repeats and construction points.

Stitches Used

The primary stitch structure is Garter stitch, which creates a reversible, textured fabric with horizontal ridges. This fundamental knit stitch is worked by knitting every row, making it ideal for intermediate knitters. The pattern includes increases using the make one technique (both knitwise and purlwise variations) to shape the fabric. Standard decreases such as slip, slip, knit are employed to reduce stitches where the pattern requires shaping. The pattern also references selvage stitches at edges to facilitate easier seaming of the finished pieces.

Materials

This project uses Noro Silk Garden Sock Solo yarn in three coordinating colorways: one 100g skein each of colors #2 (A), #3 (B), and #7 (C). This creates the color-blocking effect referenced in the scarf's name. The yarn is worked on size US 6 (4mm) needles, with a gauge of 20 stitches and 36 rows over 4 inches (10 cm) in Garter stitch. A spare size US 6 (4mm) needle is needed for the 3-needle bind-off joining technique. The pattern also calls for a size US G-6 (4mm) crochet hook and scrap yarn for various construction purposes.