Filatura Di Crosa Celia Tweeded Scarf Knitting Pattern

Filatura Di Crosa Celia Tweeded Scarf

What Is Being Made

The Celia Tweeded Scarf is a knitted accessory designed by Teresa Chorzepa that measures 6¾ inches wide by 81 inches long, excluding fringe. This scarf is crafted using a multi-color yarn technique that creates a tweeded appearance through the simultaneous use of three coordinating yarn colors held together throughout the project.

Knitting Techniques

This scarf is worked flat on straight needles, making it an ideal project for knitters seeking a straightforward construction method. The design employs a simple color-holding technique where one strand of each yarn color is held together throughout the entire project, creating visual depth and texture without requiring complex colorwork or pattern changes. The fringe is attached using a crochet hook, adding a finished edge detail to both short ends of the scarf.

Stitches Used

The Celia Tweeded Scarf utilizes two fundamental knitting stitches:

• Stockinette Stitch: Formed by knitting on the right side and purling on the wrong side, this stitch creates the smooth, classic fabric that comprises the main body of the scarf. The stockinette section runs for approximately 80¼ inches, allowing the tweeded color effect to showcase beautifully.
• Garter Stitch: Created by knitting every row, garter stitch forms the border bands at both the beginning and end of the scarf. Six rows of garter stitch at each edge provide a finished, textured frame and help prevent curling at the edges.

Materials and Yarn Details

This pattern calls for Filatura Di Crosa NIRVANA yarn, a premium fiber composed of 100% mercerized extrafine merino wool. The yarn is exceptionally fine and soft, ideal for creating delicate, wearable accessories. The pattern requires one 0.88-ounce ball (25 grams, 372 yards/340 meters) each in three coordinating colors:

• Color #03 Pale Blue (A)
• Color #07 Light Teal (B)
• Color #23 Deep Teal (C)

The three-color palette creates a sophisticated tweeded effect with tonal blue and teal hues that blend harmoniously when held together.

Needles, Hooks, and Tools

The scarf is knitted using size 9 (5.5mm) needles held in a pair for flat knitting. A size I-9 (5.5mm) crochet hook is used for attaching the fringe, and a yarn needle is required for weaving in ends during finishing.

Gauge and Construction Details

The pattern specifies a gauge of 20 stitches and 20 rows over 4 inches in stockinette stitch when working with one strand of each yarn held together. Achieving proper gauge is essential for obtaining the correct finished dimensions. The scarf begins and ends with 6-row garter stitch bands, with 34 stitches cast on and worked until the desired length is achieved. The fringe consists of 68 pieces cut from each color yarn at 15 inches long, with 17 fringes attached to each short edge using two strands of each color held together through the crochet hook.