MillaMia Tilda Scarf Knitting Pattern

MillaMia Tilda Scarf

What is Being Made

The MillaMia Tilda Scarf is an intermediate-level knitted accessory designed as a versatile finishing piece for any outfit. This downloadable knitting pattern produces a finished scarf measuring approximately 24cm (9½ inches) wide and 150cm (59 inches) long, making it a generous length suitable for various styling options.

Techniques Used

The Tilda Scarf employs stranded knitting techniques, which involve working with multiple colors simultaneously to create patterned colorwork. The scarf is worked flat on straight needles rather than in the round, allowing for straightforward construction of the rectangular scarf shape. The pattern incorporates slip stitch rows as a key design element, which the pattern notes should be worked with slightly looser tension to achieve the intended appearance and drape.

Stitches Used

The Tilda Scarf utilizes fundamental knitting stitches including:

• Stocking stitch (stockinette stitch in US terminology) as the primary fabric base
• Slip stitches incorporated throughout the colorwork pattern
• Standard increases and decreases as required by the stitch pattern

The pattern is described as an "easier-than-it-looks stitch pattern," making it accessible to intermediate knitters despite the use of stranded colorwork techniques.

Materials

The Tilda Scarf is knitted using MillaMia Naturally Soft Merino yarn, which is exclusively available through Love Knitting. The pattern calls for a total of six 50g (1¾ oz) balls distributed across three colors: four balls in Pitch Black 100 (A), two balls in Storm 102 (B), and two balls in Snow 124 (C). An alternative colorway option is provided featuring Fuschia, Cloud, Storm, Midnight Mist, Grey, and Pitch variations.

The pattern requires two pairs of needles: 3mm (US 2) needles and 3.25mm (US 3) needles, plus one 3mm (US 2) circular needle. The working gauge is 25 stitches and 34 rows to a 10cm (4-inch) square over stocking stitch using the 3.25mm (US 3) needles.