Evie Scarf Knitting Pattern

Evie Scarf in Berroco Ultra Alpaca and Tonal

What is Being Made

The Evie Scarf is a knitted cylindrical scarf designed by Martha Wissing. This intermediate-level project creates a finished accessory measuring 76 inches long with a 21-inch circumference, making it an oversized cowl-style scarf suitable for layering and everyday wear.

Knitting Techniques Used

This pattern employs several essential knitting techniques that make it ideal for intermediate crafters looking to expand their skill set. The scarf is knit in the round using circular needles, which eliminates the need for seaming and creates a seamless tubular fabric. The pattern incorporates a provisional cast-on with waste yarn, allowing the knitter to later pick up live stitches for a finished edge. The design features charted colorwork patterns that are worked into the scarf at specific intervals, adding visual interest through the combination of two complementary yarn colors. The pattern also includes decreasing techniques to shape the scarf's tapered end, using the k2tog (knit two together) decrease method worked in a repeating sequence.

Stitches Used

The Evie Scarf utilizes fundamental knitting stitches appropriate for an intermediate skill level. Stockinette stitch (St st) forms the primary fabric of the scarf, created by knitting every round when working in the round. The pattern incorporates charted colorwork sections that introduce patterned rounds using the main color and contrasting color yarns. Knit two together (k2tog) decreases are used during the shaping phase at the scarf's end to reduce stitch count gradually and create a tapered finish.

Materials and Specifications

The Evie Scarf pattern calls for premium alpaca yarn in two distinct varieties from the Berroco brand. The main color (MC) is Berroco Ultra Alpaca in the shade #62168 Candy Floss Mix, with 5 hanks required (each hank weighs 100 grams). The contrasting color (CC) is Berroco Ultra Alpaca Tonal in the shade #62303 Somerset, requiring 2 hanks of the same 100-gram weight. These luxury alpaca blends provide softness and drape ideal for a scarf project.

The needle requirements include two 16-inch circular knitting needles—one in size 8 (5.00 mm) and one in size 9 (5.50 mm)—allowing the knitter to adjust needle size to achieve proper gauge. Additionally, the pattern requires one set of four double-pointed knitting needles (dpns) in size 8 (5.00 mm) for working the final decreases when stitches become too few for circular needles. A stitch marker helps track the beginning of each round, and an extra large 4½-inch pom-pom maker is used to create a decorative finishing element. Waste yarn is needed for the provisional cast-on technique.

Gauge and Construction Notes

Proper gauge is essential for this project's success. The pattern specifies a gauge of 19 stitches and 24 rounds equal 4 inches when worked in stockinette stitch. Knitters are strongly advised to knit a gauge swatch before beginning, as variations in tension can significantly affect the finished scarf's dimensions and drape.

The scarf construction follows a logical progression: it begins with a provisional cast-on of 99 stitches, then works in stockinette stitch for 24 rounds using the smaller needle. The charted colorwork pattern is introduced next, worked over 29 rounds using the larger needle. The scarf body continues in stockinette stitch with the smaller needle until reaching 61 inches from the cast-on edge. The charted pattern repeats for another 29 rounds, followed by a shaped decrease section that tapers the scarf's end. This structure creates visual interest through the strategic placement of patterned sections at both ends of the scarf.