Rowan Calm Scarf Knitting Pattern

Rowan Calm Knitted Scarf by Lisa Richardson

What is Being Made

The Rowan Calm is an intermediate-level knitted scarf designed by Lisa Richardson. This downloadable knitting pattern produces a finished scarf measuring 20.5 cm (8 inches) wide and 200 cm (78¾ inches) long, making it an elegant accessory suitable for everyday wear or as a thoughtful handmade gift.

Craft and Techniques

This project uses fundamental knitting techniques appropriate for intermediate crafters. The pattern employs a slip stitch edge technique to create neat selvages, combined with a textured stitch pattern that creates visual interest throughout the scarf. The K1 below stitch is a key technique used in this pattern, which involves knitting into the stitch one row below while simultaneously slipping off the stitch above. This creates a distinctive texture and helps maintain fabric stability.

The scarf is worked in a repeating two-row pattern sequence that forms the basis of the entire design. Knitters will cast on stitches, work the patterned rows continuously until reaching the desired length, and then cast off using the pattern stitch to maintain consistency at the edges.

Stitches Used

• Knit stitch (K) – The fundamental stitch forming the base of the fabric
• Purl stitch (P) – Creates textural variation when alternated with knit stitches
• K1 below – A specialty stitch that adds texture and dimension to the pattern
• Slip stitch (Sl 1) – Used at the beginning of rows to create a neat, finished edge

Materials Required

This pattern calls for Rowan Island Blend yarn, with 4 x 50gm balls required to complete the scarf. The photographed sample was created in Island Blend colorway White 900. Knitters will need one pair of 5mm (US 8) needles to work this project. The pattern specifies a tension of 16 stitches and 36 rows to 10 cm measured over the pattern stitch using 5mm needles, which is essential to achieve the correct finished dimensions.

Pattern Details

The scarf begins with casting on 33 stitches using 5mm needles. After an initial wrong-side knit row, the two-row repeating pattern is established and continued until the scarf reaches 200 cm in length. The pattern is worked with the right side facing for the final row before casting off in pattern to maintain the textured appearance at the edges. Finishing involves pressing according to standard knitting guidelines and completing any necessary seaming or weaving in of ends as detailed in the pattern's information pages.