Rowan Colours In The Mist Scarf Knitting Pattern

Rowan Colours in the Mist Scarf by Kaffe Fassett

What is Being Made

The Rowan Colours in the Mist Scarf is a knitted accessory designed by renowned colorist Kaffe Fassett. This finished scarf measures 21 cm (8¼ inches) wide and 190 cm (74¾ inches) long, making it a generous length suitable for various styling options. The pattern is available as a downloadable PDF and offers a straightforward project for knitters seeking to explore color work through stripes.

Techniques Used

This scarf is constructed using fundamental knitting techniques that emphasize color and texture. The design employs a bottom-up construction method, meaning the scarf is knitted from one end to the other in a continuous piece. The scarf is worked seamless and flat, eliminating the need for seaming and creating a clean, polished finish. The primary design feature is an intricate stripe sequence that repeats throughout the length of the scarf, allowing knitters to explore color combinations and transitions without complex stitch patterns.

Stitches Used

The Colours in the Mist Scarf is worked primarily in stockinette stitch (abbreviated as st st), the foundational knit stitch that creates a smooth, classic fabric with a recognizable V-pattern texture. This straightforward stitch choice allows the carefully planned color sequence to take center stage. The pattern specifies a tension of 24 stitches and 32 rows to 10 centimeters measured over stockinette stitch, ensuring consistent fabric density and finished dimensions.

Stripe Sequence and Color Work

The scarf features a sophisticated color palette composed of thirteen distinct shades of Rowan Felted Tweed yarn. The stripe sequence combines blocks of multiple rows in a single color with single-row accent stripes, creating visual rhythm and depth. Colors used throughout the pattern include:

• Duck Egg (yarn A)
• Avocado (yarn B)
• Turquoise (yarn C)
• Barbara (yarn D)
• Peony (yarn E)
• Iris (yarn F)
• Rage (yarn G)
• Lotus Leaf (yarn H)
• Frozen (yarn I)
• Mineral (yarn J)
• Ginger (yarn K)
• Zinnia (yarn L)
• Pink Bliss (yarn M)

The stripe sequence demonstrates a thoughtful approach to color placement, with foundational blocks of Duck Egg yarn providing visual resting points between accent stripes in complementary and contrasting hues.

Materials and Tools

The scarf is knitted using Rowan Felted Tweed yarn, a wool-based yarn that provides excellent stitch definition and a refined finished appearance. The scarf pattern requires 3 x 50-gram balls of Duck Egg (yarn A) as the primary color, with 1 x 50-gram ball each of the remaining twelve colors. Two needle sizes are required: 3¼mm (UK size 10 / US size 3) needles for ribbing or edge work, and 3¾mm (UK size 9 / US size 5) needles for the main stockinette stitch fabric. The pattern is worked on a single pair of needles throughout, keeping the construction process simple and portable.

Skill Level and Pattern Details

Designated as a Craft skill level project, the Colours in the Mist Scarf is accessible to knitters with foundational knowledge of basic stitches and color changes. The pattern reference number is ZB252-00002-UK v.1, and additional yarn information is available on knitrowan.com. This downloadable pattern provides a complete guide to creating a sophisticated, color-rich accessory that showcases the beauty of Rowan's carefully curated yarn palette.