Unscripted Scarf by Takako Takiguchi

Unscripted Scarf

Knitting
April 2025
Fingering (14 wpi) ?
19 stitches and 34 rows = 4 inches
in garter stitch
US 2 - 2.75 mm
242 - 281 yards (221 - 257 m)
Sample 1: 14 cm (5.5 inches) width and 165 cm (65 inches) length Sample 2: 16 cm (6.25 inches) width and 175 cm (69 inches) length Varies depending on yarn used and gauge.
English
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Unscripted Scarf is a playful and intuitive knit, perfect for using up leftover yarn. With its flowing silhouette and asymmetric design, this scarf evolves as you knit—like an unscripted journey. Simple increases and decreases create a dynamic shape that shifts in unexpected ways, making each version unique. Whether you choose a solid color or a mix of scraps, the result is always delightfully unpredictable.
Let your creativity guide you, and enjoy the freedom of knitting without a rigid plan!

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Materials
You can use a single color, two colors, or multiple colors as desired.
Yarn used: Socknado by Ancient Arts Fibre Craft, fingering, 352 m (385 y) / 100 g
Sample 1 (pink version)
MC: Cherry Blossom, 0.48 skeins = 169 m (185 y), 48 g
CC: Raspberry Gelato, 0.15 skeins = 53 m (58 y), 15 g
Sample 2 (blue version)
MC: Davy Jones Locker, 0.55 skeins = 194 m (212 y), 55 g
CC: Misty Moore, 0.18 skeins = 63 m (70 y), 18 g

Needles: US 2 - 2.75 mm needle
Notions: Tapestry needle, scale (for weighing yarn) and removal stitch marker(optional)

Gauge
19 sts and 34 rows = 10 cm (4 inches) in garter stitch, after blocking.
Gauge is not critical for this pattern, but a loose gauge will create a more drapey fabric.

Finished Size
Sample 1: 14 cm (5.5 inches) width* and 165 cm (65 inches) length
Sample 2: 16 cm (6.25 inches) width* and 175 cm (69 inches) length
Size will vary depending on yarn used, gauge, and number of increases worked.
The width is measured across the increase/decrease point perpendicular to the long edge
(Not along the knitting angle of the last increase row).

Notes
This pattern is designed for flexibility, allowing each knitter to customize based on yarn weight, needle size, and personal preference. If using multiple colors, you may choose to work with them in the first half only, and then switch to a single color for the second half. The increase and decrease rates create an asymmetric shape, making each version unique.
Experiment with color changes by switching yarns at random points, by creating a gradient effect, or whatever you may fancy.

This pattern is tested by wonderful test knitters. Please check their beautiful works in their project pages.