Beverley Scarf Knitting Pattern

Beverley Scarf in Rowan Kidsilk Haze

What is Being Made

The Beverley Scarf is a long, elegant knitted scarf designed by Chloe Thurlow. This intermediate-level project creates a finished scarf measuring 25 cm (9¾ inches) wide and 228 cm (89½ inches) long. The scarf features a sophisticated color-blocking design with six distinct yarn color sections, each contributing to a gradient effect that transitions throughout the length of the garment.

Knitting Techniques Used

This scarf employs fundamental knitting techniques suitable for intermediate crafters. The pattern uses circular knitting in the round, which is worked on double-pointed needles or a circular needle. The scarf begins and ends with garter stitch sections worked in rounds for 4 rounds at both the cast-on and cast-off edges. The main body of the scarf is constructed using stockinette stitch, which creates a smooth, classic fabric texture. The pattern incorporates color changes at regular intervals, with yarn being broken and rejoined to introduce new colorways throughout the 227 cm working length. Proper tension management is essential, as the pattern requires 18 stitches and 23 rows to measure 10 cm over stockinette stitch.

Stitches Used

• Garter Stitch (g st): Worked in rounds for the opening and closing edges, creating a textured border
• Stockinette Stitch (st st): The primary stitch used for the main body of the scarf, creating a smooth, flat fabric

Materials and Equipment

The Beverley Scarf is designed to be knitted with Rowan Kidsilk Haze yarn, a luxurious fiber choice. The pattern calls for six separate yarn colors, each at 25 grams per ball. The color palette includes Blackcurrant 641, Mineral 696, Peacock 671, Verdant 725, Candy Girl 606, and Laguna 685 as the primary colorway options, with alternative color choices provided throughout the pattern.

Needles required are 5mm (US 8) double-pointed needles in a set of four, or alternatively a 5mm (US 8) circular needle measuring no more than 40 cm (16 inches) in length. The use of double-pointed needles or a short circular needle is essential for managing the 90 cast-on stitches distributed evenly across the needles for in-the-round knitting. A stitch marker is recommended to denote the beginning and end of rounds, helping to maintain consistency throughout the circular knitting process.

Pattern Construction Details

The scarf is constructed by casting on 90 stitches and working in rounds. After the initial 4 rounds of garter stitch, the knitter transitions to stockinette stitch and works continuously while introducing color changes at measured intervals. The pattern progresses through six distinct color sections, with each new yarn color introduced at specific measurements: 38 cm, 76 cm, 114 cm, 152 cm, 190 cm, and 227 cm. This structured approach creates a beautiful gradient effect. The scarf concludes with 4 final rounds of garter stitch before casting off loosely to maintain elasticity at the edges.