Joseph In Rowan Kaffe Fassett Kidsilk Haze Knitting Pattern

Joseph In Rowan Kaffe Fassett Kidsilk Haze Knitted Scarf

What Is Being Made

The Joseph scarf is a beginner-friendly knitting project designed by Kaffe Fassett using Rowan Kidsilk Haze yarn. This finished scarf measures 45 cm (17¾ inches) wide and 173 cm (68 inches) long, making it a substantial accessory suitable for everyday wear or as a thoughtful handmade gift.

Knitting Techniques Used

This pattern employs several fundamental knitting techniques appropriate for beginners while creating visual interest through color work:

• Garter Stitch (g st): Used for the border edges and opening/closing rows to create a textured, reversible fabric that naturally lies flat and resists curling
• Stockinette Stitch (st st): Forms the main body of the scarf, creating a smooth, classic knitted surface
• Color Striping: Multiple yarn colors are introduced and changed at regular intervals throughout the pattern, with yarns joined and broken off as needed to create distinct horizontal stripes
• Yarn Management: The pattern includes guidance on managing floating strands, recommending they not be carried over more than three stitches at a time to maintain elasticity and neat finishing

Stitches and Stitch Pattern

The Joseph scarf uses two primary stitches:

• Garter Stitch: Knit every row; creates the first and last 2 stitches of every row throughout the piece for a finished edge, plus the opening 4 rows and closing 4 rows
• Stockinette Stitch: Alternating knit and purl rows; used for all interior stitches after the initial garter stitch setup, creating the smooth main fabric

The stitch pattern is set in Row 6, where the first and last 2 stitches remain in garter stitch while all other stitches transition to stockinette stitch. This hybrid approach provides structural definition at the edges while allowing the main body to showcase the color work clearly.

Color Striping Sequence

The scarf features an extended color-blocking design using six distinct shades of Rowan Kaffe Fassett Kidsilk Haze:

• Rows 1–6: Yarn A (Lichen K0016)
• Rows 7–20: Yarn A (Lichen K0016)
• Rows 21–60: Yarn B (Tangerine K0013)
• Rows 61–100: Yarn C (Meringue K0012)
• Rows 101–140: Yarn D (Petunia K0011)
• Rows 141–180: Yarn E (Celery K0014)
• Rows 181–220: Yarn F (Blancmange K0010)
• Rows 221–260: Yarn A (Lichen K0016)
• Rows 261–300: Yarn C (Meringue K0012)
• Rows 301–340: Yarn B (Tangerine K0013)
• Rows 341–380: Yarn D (Petunia K0011)
• Rows 381–396: Yarn F (Blancmange K0010)

Materials and Tools

Yarn: Rowan Kaffe Fassett Kidsilk Haze is a luxurious blend yarn offered in six coordinated colorways for this project. Each color is used in a single 25-gram ball, providing the yardage needed for the extended striping sequence. The yarn choice contributes to the scarf's drape and elegant appearance.

Needles: One pair of 5mm (US size 8) needles is required for this project. The needle size is essential for achieving the correct tension and finished dimensions.

Tension and Sizing

The pattern specifies a tension of 18 stitches and 23 rows to 10 centimeters measured over stockinette stitch using 5mm needles. Achieving correct tension is critical for obtaining the finished scarf dimensions and ensuring the fabric drapes properly. Even slight variations in tension can affect the final width and length of the completed accessory.