Lang PTO31-09 Scarf Knitting Pattern

Lang PTO31-09 Scarf

What Is Being Made

The Lang PTO31-09 is a knitted scarf measuring approximately 11½" x 78¾" (29 x 200 cm). This seamless, flat-worked design features a distinctive construction method using four individual sections that are joined together to form the body of the scarf, then divided again into four sections for finishing. The scarf is completed with decorative fringe attached along the sides of each section.

Materials

This scarf pattern calls for LANGYARNS CLOUD, a premium yarn composed of extra fine merino wool that is mulesing-free, blended with nylon for durability. The total yardage requirement is 300 grams, equivalent to 3 balls of green (color 1077.0004). Knitting needles required include ADDI knitting needles in multiple sizes: US 8 (5mm), US 9 (5.5mm), US 10 (6mm), and US 10.5 (7mm).

Techniques Used

This scarf is constructed using bottom-up and seamless techniques, worked flat on straight needles. The pattern employs a progressive needle size increase throughout the construction, beginning with smaller needles and graduating to larger sizes. This technique creates subtle texture variation and shaping within the scarf. The scarf is finished with hand-knotted fringe applied in groups of 2 strands, spaced every other row along the sides of each of the four sections.

Stitches Used

The Lang PTO31-09 scarf incorporates two primary stitch patterns:

• Rib Pattern: Worked on US 8 (5mm) needles using an odd number of stitches. Row 1 (right side) alternates knit and purl stitches, ending with a knit stitch (*K1, p1; rep from * to last st, k1). Row 2 (wrong side) reverses this pattern, beginning with purl (*P1, k1; rep from * to last st, p1). This two-row repeat is worked multiple times throughout the pattern sections.
• Ridge Pattern: Worked on US 10.5 (7mm) needles, this pattern creates textural interest through alternating knit and purl rows. Rows 1–3 are worked in knit stitch, followed by rows 4–6 worked in purl stitch. This six-row repeat is then repeated throughout the pattern sections.

Pattern Structure and Construction

The scarf begins with four separate sections, each constructed individually before being joined. Section 1 demonstrates the progression: cast on 9 stitches using size 8 (5mm) needles and work 16 rows of rib pattern. The needle size then increases to 5.5mm for another 16 rows of rib pattern, followed by a change to 6mm needles for an additional 16 rows of rib pattern. This graduated needle-size technique is repeated for three additional sections, creating a modular construction that allows for consistent texture and drape.

Gauge and Finishing

The gauge for the Ridge Pattern using US 10.5 (7mm) needles is 13 stitches and 25 rows over 4 inches (10 cm). After all sections are complete and joined, the scarf is finished by attaching fringe cut to approximately 5½" (14 cm) in length. Fringe is knotted in groups of 2 strands along the sides of each of the four sections, spaced every other row for even distribution. The pattern recommends weaving in all ends and blocking the finished scarf as desired to achieve the intended dimensions and drape.