harry potter scarf

Materials
- approx. 150 yds. DK to worsted weight yarn [MC] and 40 yds. DK to worsted weight yarn [CC]
(I used Jo Sharp DK Wool and Lion Brand Woolease)
- circular or straight needles size US6 or 7
- tapestry needle for weaving in ends

Gauge
5 1/2 - 6 sts./in.
(Gauge isn't so important, since it's a pretty simple scarf. You can easily adjust the number of stitches for a different gauge.)

Measurements:
approx. 3 1/2" wide and 60" long or as long as you want

Stripe Pattern
18 rows [MC], 2 rows [CC], 4 rows [MC], 2 rows [CC]
(Note: I carried the [CC] across the 4 rows of [MC], but cut it and started a new strand after completing the 18 rows [MC])

Instructions:
With [MC], cast on 22 stitches. (Change this as you like for your yarn and desired width: a couple more stitches for a thinner yarn; a couple less for a thicker yarn.)
Row 1 (RS): K1, K2tog, K to last 2 stitches, inc (by knitting into the stitch in the row below the first stitch on the left needle), K to end.
Row 2 (WS): Purl
Repeat rows 1 and 2, following stripe pattern above, until scarf is approximately 60 inches long, or desired length, ending having completed 18 rows of [MC]. Bind off all stitches. Weave in ends. BLOCK! (The scarf will curl up on itself and will need to be wetted and pinned out flat to dry.) Tie around your hip - or your neck - and be hip!