Englehard Scarf In Rowan Kid Classic Knitting Pattern

Englehard Scarf In Rowan Kid Classic

What Is Being Made

The Englehard Scarf is a long, rectangular wrap-style knitted garment designed and published by Quails Studio. This is a sophisticated accessory piece measuring 32 cm (12½ inches) wide and 247 cm (97¼ inches) long, making it an extended wrap suitable for draping around the shoulders or wearing as a generous scarf. The finished dimensions provide substantial coverage and versatility in styling.

Yarn and Materials

This pattern is worked using Rowan Kid Classic yarn, a premium fiber choice photographed in the colorway Dahlia 910. Each 50g ball of Kid Classic provides the base material for this project. The pattern requires a single pair of 4.5mm (US size 7) needles for the main knitting, along with a cable needle for executing the cable stitch techniques that form the decorative pattern repeat.

Knitting Techniques and Stitches

The Englehard Scarf employs cable knitting as its primary decorative technique. Cables are created using two fundamental cable stitches that are repeated throughout the 24-row pattern repeat:

• C2F (Cable 2 Front) – Slip the next stitch onto a cable needle and hold it at the front of the work, knit the following stitch, then knit the stitch from the cable needle. This creates a cable that twists toward the front of the fabric.
• C2B (Cable 2 Back) – Slip the next stitch onto a cable needle and hold it at the back of the work, knit the following stitch, then knit the stitch from the cable needle. This creates a cable that twists toward the back of the fabric.

The pattern combines these cable stitches with knit and purl stitches to create a textured, dimensional fabric. The 24-row repeat features a symmetrical design where cables expand and contract across the width of the scarf, creating a diamond or lattice-like visual effect. The pattern is worked over 64 cast-on stitches, with five repeating pattern sections across the width, separated by edge stitches (K2) on each side for neat selvage edges.

The construction involves working in pattern continuously until the wrap reaches the desired length of approximately 247 cm, then casting off in pattern on the wrong side to maintain consistency with the textured design.

Difficulty Level and Tension

This pattern is rated at advanced beginner level, making it suitable for knitters who have mastered basic stitches and are ready to tackle cable work. Cable knitting requires attention to stitch placement and the use of a cable needle, but the 24-row repeat becomes rhythmic once established.

The pattern specifies a tension of 20 stitches and 38 rows to 10 cm (4 inches) measured over the cable pattern using 4.5mm needles. Achieving correct tension is essential for obtaining the finished width and ensuring the fabric drapes properly as an elegant wrap.

Pattern Structure

The Englehard Scarf pattern uses a repeating 24-row sequence that creates the cable lattice design. Rows alternate between wrong-side rows (which feature purl stitches that sit between the cables) and right-side rows (which feature the cable crossings). The pattern is designed to be worked continuously from cast-on until the desired length is reached, with the final rows worked to complete a full pattern repeat before casting off.