Rowan Dreng Scarf Knitting Pattern

Rowan Dreng Scarf by Arne & Carlos

What is Being Made

The Rowan Dreng Scarf is a knitted accessory measuring 26 cm (10¼ inches) wide and 150 cm (59 inches) long, excluding the decorative fringe. This is a finished scarf project designed by the renowned knitwear designers Arne & Carlos, created using Rowan Kidsilk Haze yarn in a sophisticated color palette.

Craft and Construction Method

This is a knitting project worked using the bottom-up construction method, meaning the scarf is knitted from one end to the other. The scarf is worked flat on circular needles, which are used here for their length rather than for working in the round. The construction is seamless, requiring no seaming or joining of separate pieces after completion.

Techniques Used

The Dreng Scarf employs several key knitting techniques to create visual interest:

• Intarsia technique: Used to introduce color patterning within the scarf. The intarsia method allows for the integration of multiple yarn colors within individual rows without carrying yarn across the back, creating clean color blocks and detailed patterns.
• Stripes: The scarf features horizontal striping created by working multiple rows in single colors before changing to the next color.
• Fringe finishing: The scarf is finished with a decorative fringe border at both ends, created by tying together groups of threads left from the cast-on and cast-off rows.

Stitches Used

The primary stitch throughout the Dreng Scarf is garter stitch (abbreviated as g st in the pattern). Garter stitch is created by knitting every row, producing a reversible fabric with horizontal ridges on both sides. This classic stitch provides excellent drape and texture while remaining accessible to knitters of various skill levels. The pattern uses a double-stranded yarn technique throughout, meaning two strands of yarn are held together as one while knitting.

Materials and Specifications

Yarn: The scarf is knitted using Rowan Kidsilk Haze, a luxury yarn blend. The color palette consists of four distinct shades:

• Yarn A: Gem 692 (2 x 25g balls)
• Yarn B: Hurricane 632 (3 x 25g balls)
• Yarn C: Golden Poppy 683 (1 x 25g ball)
• Yarn D: Ghost 642 (2 x 25g balls)

The yarn is worked double throughout the pattern, meaning two strands are held together simultaneously to create the desired fabric weight and drape.

Needles: A 4mm (US 6) circular needle measuring at least 100 cm in length is required. The circular needle accommodates the 300 cast-on stitches and provides the necessary length for working the flat scarf.

Tension: The pattern specifies a tension of 20 stitches and 39 rows over 10 cm (4 inches) when measured over garter stitch using 4mm needles with yarn held double. Achieving correct tension is essential for the scarf to reach its intended finished dimensions.

Finishing Details

After knitting is complete, the scarf is pressed according to Rowan's finishing instructions. The fringe is created by tying together groups of 8 threads along each row-end edge, then trimming all fringe pieces to an even 20 cm length. This creates a coordinated, polished finish at both ends of the completed scarf.