Do you need a simple knitting accessory that will stay in your wardrobe for decades and make an impression at first glance? No, it’s not impossible thanks to our yarn N.5.

Here, we propose a striped scarf, and while that sounds simple, it transforms into something special with yarn N.5. This yarn, Made in Prato, consists of 5 twisted strands of alpaca, wool, and a touch of lamé. The rest is right before your eyes: a simple scarf becomes an accessory worth admiration.

Choose your favorite color combo of yarn N.5 and start knitting.

PS: The name of this yarn pays homage to Gabrielle Chanel and her timeless and legendary taste for beautiful, essential lines.

Tutorial for knitting a striped scarf

MATERIALS
N.5 yarn in Wadi Rum and Whale (285 g / 10.1 oz, divided between the 2 colors)
Knitting needles n° 7 EU / 10½ US
Tapestry needle

SAMPLE – STOCKINETTE STITCH
10 cm x 10 cm / 4″ x 4″
11 stitches and 16 rows

KNITTING STITCHES USED
Knit
Purl
Stockinette Stitch:
row 1: knit
row 2: purl.
Repeat rows 1 and 2.

MEASUREMENTS
40 cm x 200 cm / 16″ x 80″

DIFFICULTY
Easy

METHOD

With Wadi Rum color and knitting needles n° 7 EU / 10½ US, cast on 44 stitches.

Rows 1 to 14: Work in stockinette stitch with Wadi Rum color
rows 15 to 28: Work in stockinette stitch with Whale color.

Rows 1 to 28 establish the two-tone stockinette stitch pattern, repeat for another 10 times: you’ll have 308 rows, totaling 200 cm / 80″.

Bind off the work.