Collared Scarf Knitting Pattern

Collared Scarf in Plymouth Yarn Arequipa Aventura & Worsted

What Is Being Made

This is a sophisticated collared scarf that combines two distinct sections: a cable-patterned main scarf body paired with an attached garter stitch collar. The finished dimensions are approximately 11 inches at the widest point and 28 inches long, making it a versatile accessory that drapes elegantly around the neck. The collar feature adds a refined, structured element that distinguishes this design from traditional scarves, allowing it to be worn as both a functional and fashionable piece.

Techniques Used

This intermediate-level knitting project employs several essential techniques that build practical skills:

• Cable knitting forms the decorative centerpiece of the scarf, creating textured raised patterns that add visual interest and dimension
• Ribbed edging provides structure and elasticity at the beginning and end of the main scarf section
• Picking up stitches along the long edge of the completed scarf allows the collar to be seamlessly integrated into the finished piece
• Decreasing techniques including k2togtbl (knit two together through the back loop) shape the collar as it develops
• Increasing techniques using kf&b (knit front and back) allow the collar to expand to its final dimensions
• Blocking is essential to achieve the specified gauge and final dimensions, helping the cable pattern and garter stitch sections reach their intended appearance

Stitches Used

The pattern incorporates a focused selection of fundamental stitches:

• Garter stitch (knitting every row) creates the textured collar section and provides a clean, reversible finish
• Ribbing (alternating knit and purl stitches) appears at the scarf edges for structure and flexibility
• Cable stitches (worked over 28 rows in a repeating pattern) form the decorative main body of the scarf, created by crossing groups of stitches over one another with the aid of a cable needle
• Slip stitch (sl) maintains edge definition and creates clean selvages
• Standard decreases and increases shape the collar as it progresses from the scarf body

Materials and Tools

This project uses Plymouth Yarn products in two complementary weights and colors:

• Arequipa Aventura: 1 skein of 100g in color 01 Ecru, used for the collar section
• Arequipa Worsted: 1 ball of 100g in color 301 Putty, used for the main scarf body

The needle requirements include US Size 7 (4.5mm) straight needles for the cable-patterned main scarf section and US Size 10½ (6.5mm) circular needles (24 or 32 inches) for picking up and knitting the collar. Additional notions include 1 cable needle for manipulating cable stitches, 1 stitch marker to track pattern repeats, and 2 buttons from Dill #370452 (25mm) for securing the collar at the corners.

Gauge and Blocking

Achieving proper gauge is critical to this pattern's success. The cable pattern on Arequipa Worsted measures 26 stitches over 4½ inches when worked on US Size 7 needles and blocked. The garter stitch collar on Arequipa Aventura measures 10 stitches over 4 inches when worked on US Size 10½ needles and blocked. Blocking is specified as essential for reaching these measurements and allowing both yarn weights and stitch patterns to achieve their intended final appearance.