Blue Sky Fibers Silver Bay Scarf Knitting Pattern

Blue Sky Fibers Silver Bay Scarf

What is Being Made

The Silver Bay Scarf is an extra-long knitted accessory designed by Cleo Malone, measuring 120 inches in length and 9 inches in width. This intermediate-level scarf project features an elongated twist stitch pattern that creates a beautiful, drapey fabric ideal for layering or draping elegantly. The design offers versatility through color options, allowing knitters to work the main scarf in a neutral tone with a bright contrasting fringe, or reverse the color scheme for personalized style.

Techniques Used

The Silver Bay Scarf employs the elongated twist stitch as its primary technique, which is worked evenly throughout the piece to create the characteristic drape and texture. This stitch technique is classified as intermediate level, making it suitable for knitters with foundational skills who are ready to expand their stitch repertoire. The pattern involves working in rounds using the elongated twist stitch method, which manipulates yarn and needle positioning to create elongated loops that contribute to the fabric's fluid appearance. Additional finishing techniques include blocking for shape refinement, weaving in ends for a polished look, and optional fringe attachment using a wrapping and securing method.

Stitches Used

• Elongated twist stitch: The primary stitch worked over 6 rounds, creating the main fabric texture and drape
• Knit (k): Basic knit stitch used in the pattern
• Cast on (CO): Initial stitch setup, casting on 42 stitches
• Bind off (BO): Final edge finishing worked purlwise (pwise)
• Yarn over (yo): Stitch abbreviation referenced in the pattern

Materials and Tools

The Silver Bay Scarf is designed specifically for use with Woolstok Worsted yarn, a premium yarn composed of 100% Fine Highland Wool in worsted weight. The pattern requires 6 hanks of color A and 1 hank of color B (optional for fringe), with each hank weighing 50 grams and yielding 123 yards. The color shown in the example uses Cast Iron (No. 1300) for the main scarf and Red Rock (No. 1315) for the optional fringe, though the broad Woolstok palette offers numerous color combinations.

Knitting needles required are US Size 8 (5.0mm) 16-inch circular needles, or the size needed to obtain proper gauge. The gauge for this project is 18 stitches and 23 rows over 4 inches in elongated twist stitch. Additional tools needed include a tapestry needle for weaving in ends and blocking the finished piece. Optional fringe creation requires scissors for cutting yarn strands to specified lengths.

Pattern Overview

The scarf construction begins with casting on 42 stitches using yarn A, followed by one knit row. The elongated twist stitch is then worked evenly in 6-round repeats until the piece measures approximately 10 feet or nearly exhausts the yarn supply, ending with row 3 of the stitch pattern. The scarf is then bound off purlwise for a finished edge.

The optional fringe finishing adds visual interest and dimension to the scarf ends. Using yarn B, three 26-inch strands are cut and inserted into openings between the pattern, then folded in half to create 13-inch fringe sections made from 6 strands. Yarn A is used to secure each fringe bundle with a 10-inch strand wrapped 5 times and knotted. This process is repeated 12 additional times for each end of the scarf, creating 26 total fringe sets distributed across both scarf edges.

Care Instructions

The Silver Bay Scarf should be hand washed or dry cleaned to maintain the integrity of the fine highland wool. When hand washing, use tepid water with mild soap, and avoid twisting the fabric. After washing, the scarf should be shaped and dried flat on a towel to preserve its dimensions and drape. Storage should be neat and folded, as the pattern suggests this heirloom-quality accessory may become a treasured family piece passed down through generations.