MillaMia Marina Scarf and Cowl Knitting Pattern

MillaMia Marina Scarf and Cowl

What Is Being Made

The MillaMia Marina collection features two coordinating knitted accessories: a cowl and a scarf. Both pieces showcase the distinctive Alternating Butterflies stitch, a geometric pattern that is elevated through the use of two contrasting colors. The cowl measures 79cm (31 inches) in circumference with a 18cm (7 inches) depth, while the scarf is approximately 23cm (9 inches) wide by 135cm (53 inches) long. These accessories are designed as intermediate-level knitting projects suitable for improving knitters.

Techniques Used

Both the cowl and scarf are worked flat, meaning they are knitted on straight needles rather than in the round. A notable design feature involves creating a decorative bow effect by keeping yarn at the front of the work and picking it up on the final row, adding visual interest to the finished pieces. The two-color colorway work highlights the geometrical qualities of the stitch pattern, creating a modern aesthetic.

Stitches Used

• Alternating Butterflies stitch — the primary pattern stitch that forms the geometric design
• Garter stitch — referenced in the pattern abbreviations for potential edging or structural elements
• Moss stitch (also known as seed stitch) — included in the pattern instructions
• Standard knitting techniques including knit, purl, increases (m1, m1p), decreases (k2tog, p2tog), and yarn overs

Materials and Specifications

Yarn: Both projects use MillaMia Naturally Soft Cotton, a premium cotton yarn exclusively available at Love Knitting.

Cowl Materials:

• One 50g (1¾oz) ball in French Navy (300)
• One 50g (1¾oz) ball in Black (300)

Scarf Materials:

• Two 50g (1¾oz) balls in Indigo Purple (321)
• Two 50g (1¾oz) balls in Pebble Grey (312)

Needles: Both projects require circular 3mm (US 2) and 3.25mm (US 3) needles for the cowl, and a pair each of 3mm (US 2) and 3.25mm (US 3) needles for the scarf.

Gauge: 28 stitches and 48 rows to 10cm (4 inches) square over pattern using 3.25mm (US 3) needles.

Alternative Colorways

The pattern suggests several alternative color combinations using MillaMia Naturally Soft Cotton, including Seaweed (350), Sweetpea (352), Bright Lemon (331), Bright Red (333), Off White (311), and Bright Purple (334), allowing knitters to customize these accessories to suit their personal style preferences.