Noro Prosepite Knitting Pattern

Noro Proserpite Tubular Scarf

What is Being Made

The Noro Proserpite is an intermediate-level knitted tubular scarf designed by Sandi Prosser. This accessory measures 8¼ inches wide by 80 inches long (before fringe is added), making it a generous, wearable length perfect for layering or wrapping. The scarf is constructed in the round to create a seamless, three-dimensional tubular form rather than a flat rectangular piece.

Knitting Techniques Used

This design employs several intermediate knitting techniques to create visual interest and structure:

• Circular knitting: The scarf is worked in the round using a circular needle, which creates a continuous tube without seams. This technique requires careful attention when joining to avoid twisting the cast-on stitches.
• Fair Isle stranded colorwork: The pattern uses the Fair Isle stranded method, a traditional technique where two colors are carried across the row. When changing colors, yarns are twisted on the wrong side to prevent loose floats and maintain fabric integrity.
• Seed stitch: The opening sections use seed stitch, an alternating knit and purl pattern that creates a textured, reversible fabric with visual dimension.
• Stockinette stitch in the round: The charted pattern sections are worked in stockinette stitch rounds (knitting every round), providing a smooth canvas for the Fair Isle colorwork to stand out.

Stitches and Stitch Abbreviations

The pattern utilizes fundamental knitting stitches and abbreviations including knit (k), purl (p), yarn over (yo), knit two together (k2tog), slip stitches, and cable needle techniques. The seed stitch pattern alternates between knit and purl stitches on consecutive rounds to create an even texture. The Fair Isle chart is read from right to left on each round, and the 14-stitch repeat is worked five times across the 70 cast-on stitches to complete each round.

Materials and Gauge

The Noro Proserpite calls for a blend of premium Noro yarns in multiple colors and weights. The yarn materials include 2 balls of Noro Malvinas in colorway #20 (A), 4 skeins of Noro Kureyon in colorway #211 (B), and 1 ball of Noro Malvinas in colorway #17 (C). These yarns are worked on a US 8/5mm circular needle measuring 12 inches long. The recommended gauge is 17 stitches and 20 rounds over 4 inches in stockinette stitch and charted pattern (blocked), achieved with the US 8/5mm needle. Knitters are advised to take time to check gauge before beginning the project to ensure proper finished measurements and fabric drape.