Koigu Little Mermaid Scarf Knitting Pattern
By Koigu
Specifications
| Brand: | Koigu |
| Yarn Weight: | Fingering |
| Designer: | Maie Landra |
| Craft: | Knitting |
| Format: | Downloadable PDF |
| Techniques and Construction: | Bottom Up, Lace, Worked Flat |
Product Description
Little Mermaid - Old Shale Scarf designed by Maie Landra for Koigu uses Koigu KPPPM Pencil Box Set as it contains ten 25-gram hanks of KPPPM totaling 870 yards. This fabulous yarn pack in gorgeous variegated colors and 100% super soft and squishy Merino wool.
Hand-dyed yarns have subtle variations in colors that are natural and may vary from skein to skein. There may be differences between pictures shown and the yarn you receive. To ensure the best results for your project:
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Sizes: One Size
Finished Measurements: 8” wide and 78” long
Yarn Requirements: Koigu KPPPM Pencil Box Set (100% Merino Wool; 25g/87yds each, 250g/870yds total) shown in Blue-Green [P817 (A), P819 (B), P882 (C), P845 (D), P486 (E), P525 (F), P863 (G), P872 (H), P470 (I), P802 (J)]
Needles: US 3 (3.00mm)
Gauge: 28 sts and 32 rows = 4” in stockinette stitch
This pattern was updated 05/30/2018. If you purchased the PDF version, the newest version is available in your pattern library.
Ariel by Maie Landra: The Little Mermaid Scarf
What is Being Made
The Ariel scarf is a knitted accessory inspired by The Little Mermaid, designed by Maie Landra for the Koigu Pencil Box Collection. This finished scarf measures 20cm (8 inches) wide by 195cm (78 inches) long, making it a versatile length suitable for various styling options. The design celebrates color play and creative expression through a multi-color construction that allows knitters to arrange hues in their own preferred sequence.
Techniques Used
This scarf is worked using the bottom-up construction method, meaning you cast on at one end and work toward the opposite end before binding off. The piece is worked flat on straight needles rather than in the round, creating a traditional rectangular scarf shape. The design incorporates lace elements that add visual interest and texture throughout the finished piece.
Stitches and Pattern Details
The pattern features a repeating multi-stitch sequence based on a multiple of 18 stitches. The core pattern alternates between simple knit rows and a decorative lace row that combines decreases and yarn overs:
- Row 1: Knit across (right side)
- Row 2: Knit 1, purl to last stitch, knit 1 (creates garter stitch edges)
- Row 3: Repeat the 18-stitch pattern unit across the row, consisting of three double decreases (knit 2 together, three times), followed by six yarn overs alternated with knit 1, then three more double decreases
- Row 4: Knit across
This four-row pattern repeat creates the lace texture. The scarf begins with 54 cast-on stitches and is worked for 8 rows in each color before changing to the next shade, allowing knitters to create their own colorscape by arranging the ten included colors in any preferred sequence.
Materials and Gauge
The scarf is constructed using Koigu KPPPM Pencil Pack Ariel, which contains 10 demi-skeins of 25 grams each (87 yards per skein) in 100% Merino wool. The color pack includes ten distinct shades: P817, P819, P882, P845, P486, P525, P863, P872, P470, and P802. Knitting is worked on 3mm (US size 3) needles with a gauge of 28 stitches and 32 rows per 10cm (4-inch) square measured in stockinette stitch. A tapestry needle is required for finishing. The finished scarf is blocked by wetting and pinning to dry, which helps set the lace pattern and even out the fabric.
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