I call this the Colosseum Scarf because it reminds me of the actual Colosseum. The two rows you knit (so they look knit/purl from the front) form the stories. The two row stacks of knit stitches on top of each other alternated with purl stitches look like the statues decorating the outside of the building. The other side of the scarf has a different look—both
sides look great which I think is important when you can see both sides like when wearing a scarf. [Now featured on allfreeknitting. https://www.allfreeknitting.com/Knit-Scarves/Colosseum-Scarf This scarf is for sale on my etsy store, FortySeven Sheep.
Materials: Mandala Skein—color combo of your choice or any worsted weight yarn (I do not recommend 100% cotton yarn for this project. You can certainly use it, but it will knit up and drape differently)
Needle size 7 (I used circular needles because the scarf is knit sideways—but yes it is knit flat)
Notes: This scarf is knit lengthwise to create vertical stripes.
I had already used part of this skein as part of a cowl pattern so my scarf probably takes 3/4 of skein. That said, if I’d had more yarn, I probably would have kept knitting and made the scarf wider.
Stitches you need to know: slip stitch, knit, purl. That’s it.
Gauge: not crucial for this project. 13 stitches/4 inches.
Instructions
Cast on 200 stitches. (Finished length approximate 72 inches)
Row 1: Knit
Row 2: Sl1 knit
Row 3: Sl1 K1P1
Row 4: Sl1 K1 P1 (knit the knits, purl the purls)
Repeat to desired width. To match sides, cast off while knitting Row 2. Weave in ends.