An adventurous beginner-friendly project that knits up quick in worsted weight, and includes embroidery? Check! The Counting Stars Scarf is all that, and it will keep you toasty warm during the colder months of the year. Pair it with the Counting Stars Hat (available as a separate pattern, in three sizes) for a coordinated look, or a fabulous gift idea.

Construction
The Counting Stars Scarf starts with a provisional cast-on and is first knit from the middle to one end, then from the cast-on edge to the other end.

Size
One size, varies depending on yarn used; 75” / 190 cm in length and 8” / 20 cm in width

Yarn and Yardage
All Points North Super Worsted 100 g (3.5 oz) / 180 yds (165 m); 100% superwash merino; worsted weight in Worn Blue Jeans; 3 skeins, 275g, 495 yds (453 m) used for sample
For embroidering stars:
All Points North Super Worsted in Embers; 48 stars 18” (45 cm) for a total of 72 yds (66 m)

Please note that you need approximately 495 yds for the scarf plus 72 yds for embroidering stars.

Needles and Notions
US6 / 4 mm circular needles, 24” / 61cm length recommended; cable needle; tapestry needle for embroidering and weaving in ends; crochet hook and waste yarn for provisional cast on.

Gauge
21 sts and 25 rows after blocking = 4” / 10cm. Gauge is not crucial for this project, but will affect size and yardage requirements.

This pattern has been tech edited.