Cidade Scarf Knitting Pattern

Cidade Scarf in Berroco Regatta

What Is Being Made

The Cidade Scarf is a beginner-friendly knitted accessory designed by Amy Christoffers. This lightweight scarf measures approximately 7 inches wide by 52 inches long, not including optional fringe. The design features an elegant drape and texture that makes it suitable for everyday wear or as a thoughtful handmade gift.

Techniques Used

This knitting project employs several fundamental techniques accessible to beginners while creating visual interest. The primary technique involves yarn wrapping, where yarn is wrapped around the needle twice on each stitch during the purl row. The pattern then uses slip stitch techniques combined with lifted stitches to create texture. On the right-side rows, stitches are slipped from the left needle to the right needle while dropping the extra wraps, then lifted over adjacent stitches to form the distinctive pattern. Optional crochet fringe finishing is included, using a size 5.50 mm crochet hook to attach decorative fringe to both edges of the completed scarf.

Stitches Used

• Cast-on stitch: 24 stitches to begin the project
• Purl stitch: Used on wrong-side rows with double yarn wraps for texture creation
• Knit stitch: Used on right-side rows as part of the pattern sequence
• Slip stitch: Stitches are slipped to create the lifted stitch effect
• Lifted stitches: Two stitches are lifted over two adjacent stitches to form the scarf's textured pattern
• Bind-off stitch: Knitwise bind-off completes the scarf
• Crochet chain loop: Used to anchor fringe strands during finishing

Materials and Gauge

This project requires Berroco Regatta yarn in the colorway #9575 Skipper. One 100-gram ball of yarn is sufficient to complete the scarf. The pattern calls for straight needles in size 13 (9.00 mm) and a size 5.50 mm (I) crochet hook for optional fringe attachment. The recommended gauge is 14 stitches and 8 rows measuring 4 inches in the pattern stitch. Checking gauge before beginning is advised to ensure proper finished dimensions and drape of the completed scarf.

Pattern Structure

The Cidade Scarf uses a two-row repeating pattern stitch that is worked 47 times total. Row 1 (wrong-side) consists of purling while wrapping yarn around the needle twice on each stitch. Row 2 (right-side) features the textured stitch work where groups of four stitches are manipulated through slipping and lifting techniques. This simple two-row repeat makes the pattern easy to memorize and execute, making it ideal for knitters developing their skills.