Buffalo Double Knit Scarf Knitting Pattern

Buffalo Double-Knit Scarf in Juniper Moon Farm Tenzing

What Is Being Made

The Buffalo Double-Knit Scarf is a reversible knitted accessory designed by Pamela Wynne as part of the Boulder Collection. This finished scarf measures 7 inches wide by 59 inches long (18cm x 150cm), making it an ideal length and width for versatile everyday wear. The reversible construction means both sides of the scarf are finished and visually interesting, allowing you to wear it with either side facing outward depending on your preference or outfit.

Double-Knitting Technique

Double knitting is an advanced knitting technique that creates two layers of fabric simultaneously on a single pair of needles. This method produces a reversible textile where the knit sides of the fabric face outward and are visible on both sides, while the purl sides face inward and remain hidden. The technique works by arranging stitches in pairs on the needles, with each stitch pair consisting of one knit stitch (creating the fabric closest to you) and one purl stitch (creating the fabric further from you).

As you work the pattern, both working yarns are moved together between the front and back of the needles as the pattern alternates between knit and purl stitches. This simultaneous manipulation of two colors creates the reversible effect. Because both sides of double-knit fabric appear very similar in appearance, the pattern recommends tying a piece of waste yarn onto one side after working a few inches to designate your preferred "right side."

Stitches and Stitch Patterns Used

• Longtail cast-on: Used to begin the scarf with 44 stitches in Color A
• Double-knit Stockinette stitch: The primary stitch pattern worked after the setup row, creating the reversible fabric
• Knit stitches (K): Form the visible knit sides of both fabric layers
• Purl stitches (P): Create the hidden purl sides facing inward
• Slip stitch (Sl): Used at the beginning of rows to slip the double-stranded loop knitwise
• Through back loop (tbl): A variation used during the setup row when purling stitches
• Striping pattern: The scarf features alternating color stripes created by changing which color is knitted versus purled in different sections of each row

Materials: Yarn and Needles

This scarf requires Juniper Moon Farm Tenzing yarn, a premium yarn choice that works beautifully in double-knit construction. You will need 3 balls each of two colors: Color A in shade #22 Black and Color B in shade #08 Scarlet. The two-color combination creates striking visual contrast in the striped pattern.

For needles, the pattern calls for US 5 (3.75mm) needles, or whatever size is needed to obtain the correct gauge. Additionally, a US E or F (3.5 or 3.75mm) crochet hook is required, likely for binding off or finishing edges. The recommended gauge is 24 stitches and 30 rows equals 4 inches (10cm) in double-knit Stockinette stitch after blocking, ensuring the finished scarf maintains its intended dimensions and drape.