Juniper Moon Farm Nosara Scarf Knitting Pattern

Cumulus Nosara Scarf by Tabetha Hedrick

What Is Being Made

The Cumulus Nosara scarf is a lightweight, elegant knitted accessory designed to drape beautifully around the neck or shoulders. This downloadable knitting pattern creates a finished scarf measuring 60 inches in length and 4¾ inches in width, making it a versatile accessory suitable for layering or wearing as a statement piece. The scarf features a sophisticated lace construction that showcases an intricate stitch pattern throughout its center body.

Techniques Used

This scarf is worked flat on straight needles from one end to the other, making it an accessible project for knitters comfortable with basic shaping and stitch manipulation. The pattern employs lace knitting techniques as the primary design element, incorporating strategic yarn overs and decreases to create openwork sections that add visual interest and allow light to pass through the fabric. The scarf is constructed in three distinct sections: a ribbed border at the cast-on edge, the main lace body featuring the Nosara stitch pattern, and a matching ribbed border at the bind-off edge. This three-part construction provides structural stability while highlighting the delicate lace work in the center.

Stitches Used

The pattern utilizes two primary stitch patterns:

• Nosara Stitch: A 12-row repeating lace pattern worked over a multiple of 10 stitches plus 3. This stitch features yarn overs combined with slip-slip-knit (ssk) decreases that create a diagonal openwork effect. The yarn overs are strategically placed and shifted across successive odd-numbered rows (rows 1, 3, 5, 7, and 9), creating a flowing diagonal movement through the lace. Row 11 provides a rest row with stockinette stitch before the pattern repeats, allowing the fabric to settle between lace repeats.
• K1P1 Rib: A classic alternating knit and purl rib worked over a multiple of 2 stitches plus 3. This traditional rib stitch is used for both the top and bottom borders, measuring 4 inches each. The ribbed sections provide elasticity and a finished appearance while framing the delicate lace center.

Additional stitch techniques include slip-stitch selvedges, where the first stitch of every row is slipped to create a smooth, finished edge ideal for seaming or as a polished selvage detail.

Materials

This pattern requires 2 skeins of Juniper Moon Farm Cumulus yarn, each weighing 100 grams, in colorway #5 Marigold. The yarn choice significantly impacts the final appearance of the lace; the Cumulus yarn is known for its soft, breathable qualities that allow the openwork sections to display beautifully. Knitters will need US 8 (5 mm) needles or the size required to achieve the specified gauge. A tapestry needle is essential for weaving in yarn ends during finishing. The recommended gauge is 19 stitches and 27 rows over 4 inches when worked in the Nosara stitch pattern, and checking gauge before beginning is emphasized to ensure the finished scarf meets the intended dimensions.

Pattern Summary

The Cumulus Nosara scarf pattern, designed by Tabetha Hedrick for Juniper Moon Farm, combines accessible flat knitting with sophisticated lace techniques to create an elegant, wearable accessory. The interplay between the structured ribbed borders and the flowing diagonal lines of the Nosara lace stitch creates visual depth and movement. Finishing involves blocking the scarf to measurements and weaving in all yarn ends for a polished final product. This pattern is ideal for knitters seeking to develop their lace skills while creating a beautiful, practical garment.