Lang 251-59 Scarf Knitting Pattern

Lang 251-59 Splash Knit Scarf

What Is Being Made

The Lang 251-59 Splash is a rectangular knit scarf measuring approximately 30 x 165 cm (12" x 65"). This versatile accessory combines two distinct stitch patterns to create visual interest and texture, making it suitable for everyday wear across multiple seasons.

Techniques Used

This scarf is worked bottom-up and flat on straight needles, meaning you begin at one end and knit toward the opposite end in rows rather than in the round. The construction method allows for straightforward row-by-row progression, making this an accessible project for knitters with foundational skills.

Stitch Patterns

The scarf features two distinct stitch patterns that work together to create the finished design:

• Pattern I: Moss Stitch — Also known as seed stitch, this textured pattern alternates knit and purl stitches within each row and between rows in a staggered formation. The pattern repeats over 4 rows, with Row 1 worked as knit 1, purl 1; Row 2 and Row 4 worked by knitting stitches as they face you; and Row 3 worked as purl 1, knit 1 (opposite of Row 1). This creates a bumpy, woven appearance that adds depth and dimension.
• Pattern II: Stockinette Stitch — The classic smooth stitch pattern created by knitting on the right side and purling on the wrong side. This provides contrast to the textured moss stitch sections.

The scarf begins with 8 rows of moss stitch, establishing a textured foundation before transitioning into the subsequent pattern sections.

Materials and Tools

This project requires Lang Yarns Splash, a cotton and acrylic blend yarn. The fiber content is 200 grams total (2 balls), provided in the colorway off-white/brown/orange (shade 984.0059). The cotton-acrylic composition offers durability and comfort, making the finished scarf suitable for various climates.

Knitting needles required are ADDI needles in size 6mm (US 10, UK 4). These straight needles accommodate the flat, bottom-up construction method.

Gauge Information

Proper gauge is essential for achieving the correct finished dimensions. When working Pattern II (stockinette stitch) on 6mm needles, the gauge is 17 stitches = 10 cm (4") wide and 25 rows = 10 cm (4") high. Knitters should work a gauge swatch in Pattern II before beginning the scarf to ensure accurate sizing.

Construction Overview

The pattern begins by casting on 51 stitches using 6mm needles. The first section consists of 8 rows worked in moss stitch, creating a textured edge. The construction then progresses through additional pattern sections, combining the textured moss stitch with smooth stockinette stitch areas to build the full 165 cm length. This combination of stitch patterns creates visual variety while maintaining the rectangular shape and drape characteristic of a classic scarf.