Rowan 18 Scarf Knitting Pattern

Rowan 18 Scarf: Knitted Alpaca Accessory

What is Being Made

The Rowan 18 Scarf is a seamless knitted scarf crafted from Rowan Alpaca Soft DK yarn. The finished scarf measures 19 cm (7½ inches) wide and 135 cm (53¼ inches) long, making it a versatile accessory suitable for everyday wear. This design is finished with a Rowan Faux Fur Pom Pom for added visual interest and texture.

Techniques Used

This scarf is constructed using bottom-up and seamless knitting methods, with the fabric worked in the round using double-pointed needles. Working in the round eliminates the need for seaming, creating a continuous, polished garment. The pattern begins and ends with ribbed sections that provide structure and elasticity at the edges, while the main body features a textured stitch pattern created through alternating knit and purl manipulations.

The construction technique involves casting on stitches and distributing them evenly across three of four double-pointed needles, then working circularly with the fourth needle. This method ensures even tension and a professional finish throughout the piece.

Stitches Used

The Rowan 18 Scarf employs fundamental knitting stitches combined to create visual texture:

• Ribbing (K1, P1): Used for the cast-on edge and final edge, creating elastic borders that frame the scarf. The ribbed sections consist of 15 rounds at each end, providing structure and preventing curling.
• K1 below and P1 below: These special abbreviation stitches form the main pattern repeat. K1 below involves knitting into the stitch one row below while simultaneously slipping off the stitch above, and P1 below follows the same principle with a purl stitch. This technique creates a textured, dimensional fabric with visual interest.
• Main pattern repeat: A two-round sequence alternates between K1, P1 below and K1 below, P1, establishing a consistent texture across the 130 cm length of the scarf body.

Materials and Tools

The Rowan 18 Scarf pattern specifies Rowan Alpaca Soft DK yarn, with 7 skeins of 50 grams required for completion. The yarn is photographed in two colorways: Simply White 201 and Toffee 203, though other Rowan Alpaca Soft DK colors are available through knitrowan.com.

Two sets of double-pointed needles are required for this project:

• Set of 4 double-pointed needles in 3¾mm (UK size 9, US size 5) for the ribbed cast-on edge and final ribbed section
• Set of 4 double-pointed needles in 4mm (UK size 8, US size 6) for the main patterned body

The pattern specifies a tension of 19 stitches and 48 rounds to 10 centimeters when measured over the pattern using the 4mm needles. Achieving correct tension is essential for obtaining the finished dimensions.

Additional finishing materials include a Rowan Faux Fur Pom Pom for embellishment, and standard pressing and finishing supplies as outlined in the pattern's information pages.

Skill Level

This pattern is rated as Skill Level 1, making it accessible to beginner knitters. The straightforward construction, simple stitch combinations, and seamless in-the-round technique provide an excellent introduction to circular knitting while producing a polished, wearable accessory.