Jojoland Bamboo Root Scarf Knitting Pattern

Jojoland Bamboo Root Knitted Scarf

What is Being Made

The Bamboo Root is a knitted scarf designed by Lijuan Jing, featuring an intermediate-level construction with finished dimensions of 44 inches by 8 inches. This downloadable knitting pattern produces a sophisticated accessory combining textured cable work with decorative twisted stitches, creating visual interest along the length of the scarf.

Materials Required

This scarf pattern calls for 3 balls of Jojoland Rhythm yarn, a 100% wool yarn with 110 yards per ball. The sample shown uses color RS36. Knitters will need U.S. size 7 (4.5 mm) needles to achieve the correct gauge of 5.6 stitches by 6 rows per 1-inch square.

Techniques Used

The Bamboo Root scarf employs cable knitting techniques worked flat on straight needles. The pattern features cable crosses created using a cable needle, allowing stitches to be held and repositioned to create dimensional twisted effects. The scarf is worked from a cast-on of 45 stitches through a 12-row repeat pattern, executed 21 times to achieve the finished length, with edge stitches and finishing rows bookending the main pattern section.

Stitches and Stitch Techniques

The Bamboo Root pattern incorporates several specialized stitches and techniques:

• T2F (2-stitch left cross): A cable stitch created by slipping one stitch to a cable needle and holding it to the front, then purling the next stitch and knitting the held stitch from the cable needle
• T2B (2-stitch right cross): A cable stitch created by slipping one stitch to a cable needle and holding it to the back, then knitting the next stitch and purling the held stitch from the cable needle
• Cluster 3: A textured decrease technique involving knitting 3 stitches, bringing yarn to front, shifting 3 stitches from right needle to left needle, bringing yarn to back, and shifting the 3 stitches back to the right needle, creating a gathered effect
• Ribbing: Alternating knit and purl stitches used for the scarf edges (rows 1-4 at beginning and end)
• Stockinette and reverse stockinette sections: Created through combinations of knit and purl stitches in the 12-row repeat pattern

Pattern Construction

The scarf begins and ends with a 4-row ribbed edge worked in a 1x1 knit-purl pattern. The main body consists of a 12-row repeat pattern that is executed 21 times. The 12-row repeat features cable crosses (T2B and T2F), cluster stitches, and stockinette sections arranged symmetrically to create the visual design. Knitters work the pattern flat, binding off after completing the final edge rows and weaving in all ends for a finished appearance.

Skill Level

This pattern is rated at Intermediate skill level, making it suitable for knitters with experience in basic stitches and cable techniques. The pattern requires familiarity with cable needle work, twisted stitches, and reading multi-row stitch instructions.