Slow Dog Noodle

This super-cozy scarf or wrap is a treat to knit in a gradient of natural or hand-dyed shades and looks great in a solid color as well. Knit in one piece from side to side, the scarf begins with a long cast on, but knits up in a jiffy with just a few pattern repeats. An easy-to-knit mix of knit/purl texture and simple openwork stitches form a fabric that is universally appealing, which makes this project a good choice to knit now and gift later. This squishy, delicious scarf is an enjoyable knitter’s respite from a busy schedule, for beginners and experienced knitters alike.

Confection Sport, Better Breakfast DK, Stone Soup DK, or Kent DK, or any springy sport/DK yarn that knits to pattern gauge. Substituting yarn and/or needles may result in an overall variation in size and drape.

Yarn Requirements: 

480(1000) yards total; 120(250) yards in each of four shade. 

Gauge: 

17 sts and 24 rows = 4 inches in stockinette (unwashed; unblocked)

15 sts and 30 rows = 4 inches in pattern stitch (washed and dried flat) 

Needles: 
size 9US (5.5 mm) 32-inch circular needles (or size to obtain correct gauge)