The Design

This Free Churchmouse Pattern has been retired because the yarn we used for it was discontinued, or we no longer carry it.

'Right' side or 'wrong,' we love the cheery stripes and itty-bitty pom-poms on our beginner-level garter stripes scarf. In Mrs Moon Plump DK, a super soft single-ply yarn with off-the-charts squish, this project is simple to knit and such fun to wear. Garter stitch knit lengthwise keeps the colorful stripes loooong. The generous size allows for extra wraps round and round your neck—toasty warm!

The Details

FINISHED SIZE
Approx. 7½ x 82"/19 x 208cm.

YARN
8 skeins Mrs Moon Plump DK (125 yds/115m each): 4 skeins in Color A (main color) and 1 skein each of contrast colors B, C, D, and E (our shop sample used A = Pavlova, B = Rhubarb Crumble, C = Marmalade, D = Bonbon, E = Pistachio Ice Cream).

Or approx. 800 yds/732m of an equivalent DK-weight yarn (our shop sample used approx. 560 yds/512m of Color A and 60 yds/55m each of the 4 contrast colors).

NEEDLES & NOTIONS
US 8 (5mm) 24-32"/60-80cm circular needles.
Darning needle to finish.
Pom-pom maker: ¾"/20mm (optional).

GAUGE
20 sts = 4"/10cm in garter stitch.

KNITTER'S NOTES
When casting on large numbers of stitches (hello Barb's Koigu Ruffle) we've learned a wee trick. Place a stitch marker every 50 stitches. Making life easier when it's time to re-count for the grand total!