Nobadeer Crescent Scarf/Shawl in Juniper Moon Farm Findley DK

Nobadeer Crescent Scarf/Shawl in Juniper Moon Farm Findley DK

What is Being Made

The Nobadeer is a crescent-shaped scarf and shawl pattern from the Nantucket Collection, designed by Alison Green. This versatile accessory features a distinctive crescent silhouette with a lace edging inspired by seashells found on Nantucket beaches. The pattern offers two finished sizes: a scarf measuring 67 ¾ inches wide by 12 inches long at center, or a larger shawl version at 78 ½ inches wide by 20 inches long at center. Both sizes taper to 6 ½ inches at the edges, creating the characteristic crescent shape.

Techniques Used

This knitting pattern employs several intermediate techniques to achieve its elegant design. The construction uses wrap and turn (w&t) shaping to create the crescent silhouette, which involves bringing yarn to the front, slipping a stitch, bringing yarn to the back, and slipping the stitch back to the left needle before turning. The pattern also incorporates lace knitting techniques throughout, with strategic yarn overs and decreases creating openwork sections. Garter stitch forms the foundation of the piece, providing structure and stability. The lace edging mimics natural seashell patterns, adding visual interest and a delicate finish to the accessory.

Stitches Used

• Knit (k) – the fundamental stitch forming the garter stitch base
• Purl (p) – used strategically in the lace border pattern
• Yarn over (yo) – creates the openwork and lace effects throughout the pattern
• Knit two together (k2tog) – a right-leaning decrease used in lace sections
• Slip, slip, knit (ssk) – a left-leaning decrease that pairs with k2tog for balanced decreases
• Slip one, knit two together, pass slipped stitch over (sk2p) – a centered double decrease creating visual definition in the lace pattern
• Slip (sl) – used in wrap and turn techniques and stitch manipulation
• Bind off (BO) – secures stitches at pattern completion

Materials

The Nobadeer pattern calls for Juniper Moon Farm Findley DK yarn, a DK weight option ideal for creating defined lace work. The scarf size requires 4 balls of yarn, while the shawl size requires 6 balls. The pattern is available in multiple colorways; the provided example specifies color #11 Tyrian or color #14 Bloom. Knitters should note that this project uses nearly all the yarn called for when gauge is achieved correctly, making it advisable to purchase an extra ball to account for personal gauge variations.

Needles required include US 7 (4.5 mm) circular needles measuring 32 inches (80 cm) or longer, allowing adequate space for the cast-on of 305 stitches for the scarf or 353 stitches for the shawl. Additional notions include a tapestry needle for weaving in ends, optional stitch markers for tracking pattern repeats, and blocking wires to shape and set the finished piece.

Gauge and Finishing

Achieving proper gauge is essential for this pattern's success. The garter stitch gauge is 18 stitches and 32 rows over 4 inches (10 cm) after blocking, while the lace border pattern gauge is 18 stitches and 23 rows over 4 inches (10 cm) after blocking. The pattern consists of 37 rows worked from a chart or written instructions, with the lace edging creating the distinctive seashell-inspired border. Blocking is critical to set the lace pattern and achieve the finished measurements specified in the pattern.