The Baby Pom Scarf Pattern

What could be more delightful than a pair of fluffy pom poms? Like little bunny tails, they beckon to be petted or thrown in the air with a little whoop!

The Baby Pom Scarf knits up quickly in a beginner-friendly two-row pattern that’s a cinch to memorise. This flexible pattern works for toddlers, preschoolers, tweens, teens and even young-at-heart adults! Knit with bulky weight yarn, this scarf makes a quick, weekend knit.

Yarn: 1 skein of Tjockt Martta the Merino (100% extrafine merino; 140 meters/200g) in color Magenta. Scarf requires approximately 102 meters/112 yds.

Similar yarns: Lana Grossa Ragazza (1-ply) and MillaMia Soft Super Chunky (2-ply)

Recommended Needles: one pair of 10mm (US 15) straight needles (use a needle size that gives you the gauge listed below. Every knitter’s gauge is unique!)

Notions:

• pom pom maker or DIY one with cardboard
• ruler or tape measure
• pair of sharp scissors
• tapestry needle

Finished Measurements:

Length: 56 inches
Width: 4 inches

Gauge: 13sts = 4 inches/10cm in 1×1 rib (K1, P1 pattern)

Instructions:

Using the longtail cast on, CO 13 sts, making sure to leave a longer tail (approximately 10 inches).

Row 1: Sl1 purlwise, *K1, P1; repeat from * to end

Row 2: Sl1 knitwise, *P1, K1; repeat from * to end

Repeat Rows 1 and 2 until scarf measures 56 inches or desired length.

Cast off in pattern, leaving a 10 inch tail and cut yarn.

Weave 10 inch yarn tail along length of cast off edge. Pull tightly to bunch up cast off edge so that it becomes a blunt point. Secure by making a knot and weave in ends.

Repeat on the other end of the scarf: weave the long tail yarn into the length of the cast on edge. Pull tightly to bunch up the edge and secure with a knot.

Pom Pom

Make two pom poms 2.5 inches in diameter. Secure one pom pom to each end of the scarf and weave in ends.

Abbreviations:

* : repeat sequence between * and * as many times as indicated
CO: cast on
K: knit
Sl1 knitwise: Slip 1 stitch off the needle as if to knit
Sl1 purlwise: Slip 1 stitch off the needle as if to purl
St(s): stitch(es)

Need Help? Check out these tutorials:

• How to Make a Perfect Pom Pom Every Time
• Longtail Cast On
• How to Unwind a Skein of Yarn

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