A Scarf for Curious George

      I recently pulled out the rest of our Christmas books.  My family has quite the collection of holiday stories to fill our days during the cold, dark days of December.  Many are traditional stories, some are from a series, and others have been lovingly hand sewn by loved ones. 
      While looking through them I found Merry Christmas, Curious George.  So, I read through the book with my family and noticed something sweet.  George was wearing a beautiful scarf while looking for a Christmas tree for the Man in the Yellow Hat and his home. 
     This reminded me that DD was gifted the book and a George plush from family a couple years ago.  Naturally, this George needed a scarf as well.  It is quite cold!
      I looked at the picture in the book and did my best to imitate the color pattern that was illustrated in George's scarf.  In my version I omitted the fringe end, but if you prefer a tassel-y fringe it is easy to add!

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Scarf Pattern

Materials                          Stitch Glossery                  Gauge
US#6 Needles                        Knit (K)                                      16 sts. x 25 rows = 4 in. x 4 in.
Worsted Weight Yarn            Purl (P)
     Red                                      Slip One (sl1)                           Finished Size                       
     White                                  Right Side (rs)                          25.5 inches long x 2.5 inches wide
     Green                                  Wrong Side (ws)
Tapestry Needle                     Stitches (sts.)
Scissors

 Cast On 12 stitches with Red.
1. Sl1, P across.
2. Sl1, K across.
3. Sl1, P across.
*repeat rows 2 and 3, 3 more times.

Break red yarn, join white yarn at beginning of row (rs).

10. K across.
11. Sl1, P across.
12. Sl1, K across.
13. Sl1, P across.

Break white yarn, join green at beginning of row (rs).

14. K across.
15. Sl1, P across.
16. Sl1, K across.

Break green yarn, join white yarn at beginning of row (ws).

17. P across.
18. Sl1, K across.
19. Sl1, P across
20. Sl1, K across

Break white yarn, join red yarn at beginning of row, (ws).

21. P across.
22. Sl1, K across.
23. Sl1, P across.
*repeat rows 22 and 23, 57 more times. (or until center red section measures 8.5 inches)

Break red yarn, join white yarn at beginning of row (rs).

137. K across.
138. Sl1, P across.
139. Sl1, K across
140. Sl1, P across

Break white yarn, join green yarn at beginning of row (rs).

141. K across.
142. Sl1, P across.
143. Sl1, K across.

Break green yarn, join white yarn at beginning of row (ws).

144. P across.
145. Sl1, K across.
146. Sl1, P across.
147. Sl1, K across.
148. Sl1, P across.

Break white yarn, join red yarn at beginning of row (rs).

149. K across.
150. Sl1, P across.
151. Sl1, K across.
*repeat rows 150 and 151, three more times.

Bind off.

Finishing
1. Tie in loose ends.
2. Block - you may wet block, but I prefer a steam block with my iron.  Just be sure your yarn is one that can be ironed and won't melt with the heat of the iron!
3. Add fringe on both ends of the scarf.  I did not do this, but this addition would be quite charming.


I hope you enjoyed this little scarf pattern.  It may appear long, but I wanted to make sure all the steps were written out clearly for all skill levels.

If you make a scarf from this pattern, whether it's for your own George or another doll, please share!  I always love to see your projects made from my patterns.

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Happy Knitting, Fiber Friends!