Classic Elite Yarns Nonamesset Scarf Knitting Pattern

Nonamesset Scarf by Classic Elite Yarns

What Is Being Made

The Nonamesset is a seamless knit scarf constructed from modular triangular sections that are joined as you work, eliminating the need for seaming. The finished scarf measures approximately 5½ inches wide and 80 inches long (tip to tip) after blocking, making it an elegant accessory suitable for various occasions. This design was originally published in the printed collection Along The Shore 1503 and is designed by Susan Mills.

Construction Technique

This scarf employs a distinctive modular knitting approach where eleven triangular sections are created and connected in sequence without any finishing seams. The pattern uses a worked flat construction method, meaning you work back and forth in rows rather than in the round. Each triangle is worked using a decrease-based shaping technique that creates the triangular form naturally through strategic stitch reductions. The triangles are joined as you go by picking up stitches from previously completed triangles and casting on new stitches, creating an integrated structure that requires no additional seaming work.

Stitches and Techniques Used

The scarf is worked primarily in garter stitch, a fundamental knitting stitch that creates a textured, reversible fabric with horizontal ridges. The pattern incorporates several essential decreasing techniques to shape the triangular modules:

• Cable cast-on method: Used to establish the initial stitches for each triangle, providing a sturdy, defined edge
• Ssk (slip, slip, knit): A left-leaning decrease used at the beginning of rows
• K2tog (knit two together): A right-leaning decrease used at the end of rows
• Sk2p (slip 1, knit 2 together, pass slipped stitch over): A centered double decrease that creates the pointed tip of each triangle
• S2kp (slip 2 stitches together, knit 1, pass slipped stitches over): Another centered decrease variation used in the final rows
• Pick up and knit: A technique for drawing new working yarn through existing stitches along an edge, used to connect successive triangles

Yarn and Materials

The Nonamesset scarf calls for two complementary yarns from Classic Elite Yarns, both featuring the same fiber content and yardage specifications. Sanibel (color 1354 French Lavender) is used for the solid-colored triangles, while Santorini (color 2115 Springtime) provides striped contrast sections. Both yarns are composed of 58% viscose and 42% cotton, offering a soft, breathable blend ideal for a lightweight scarf. Each yarn comes in 50-gram balls with 125 yards per ball; the pattern requires 4 balls of Sanibel and 4 balls of Santorini.

Needles and Gauge

The pattern is worked on US size 7 (4.5 mm) knitting needles, though you should select the needle size that helps you achieve the correct gauge for best results. The target gauge is 22 stitches and 40 rows over 4 inches in garter stitch. Checking gauge before beginning is essential to ensure your finished scarf meets the intended dimensions. The pattern also requires a removable stitch marker to identify the center stitch during the construction of each triangle.

Skill Level

This design is rated as an intermediate skill level project. While the basic stitches and techniques are fundamental, the modular construction method and the coordination of multiple decrease techniques require some knitting experience and attention to pattern details. The seamless joining method adds complexity but eliminates finishing work.