Rowan Fingle Scarf Knitting Pattern

Rowan Fingle Knitted Scarf by Martin Storey

What is Being Made

The Rowan Fingle is a knitted scarf designed by Martin Storey. This finished scarf measures 45.5 cm (18 inches) wide and 162 cm (64 inches) long, making it a substantial accessory suitable for everyday wear. The scarf is photographed in the Beetroot 007 colorway of Rowan Moordale yarn.

Knitting Techniques

The Fingle scarf is constructed using bottom-up and seamless techniques, worked flat on straight needles. This approach means the scarf is knitted from the cast-on edge to the final cast-off edge in one continuous piece, eliminating the need for seaming. The straightforward construction makes this pattern accessible while still delivering an elegant finished garment.

Stitches and Stitch Pattern

The scarf features a repeating 8-row pattern that combines several fundamental knitting stitches to create visual interest. The pattern uses:

• Garter stitch (knit every row) for the top and bottom borders, consisting of 4 rows at each end
• Purl stitches and knit stitches worked in a structured arrangement
• Slip stitches executed purlwise, with a special abbreviation of sl 3 P indicating three stitches slipped purlwise with yarn at the right side of the work

The 8-row repeat alternates the placement of knit stitches and slip-stitch groups, creating a textured, slip-stitch pattern that adds depth and visual dimension to the scarf. The pattern is worked over 137 cast-on stitches.

Materials and Gauge

The Fingle scarf requires 5 x 100 gm balls of Rowan Moordale yarn, a durable wool blend suitable for scarves. The pattern is worked using 4mm (US size 6) straight needles. The recommended tension is 30 stitches and 38 rows to 10 cm (measured over pattern using 4mm needles). Achieving the correct gauge is essential for obtaining the finished dimensions specified in the pattern.

Pattern Construction Details

After casting on 137 stitches, the scarf begins with 4 rows of garter stitch to create a stable, finished edge. The main 8-row pattern repeat is then worked continuously until the scarf reaches approximately 161 cm in length. The pattern concludes with a final 4 rows of garter stitch before casting off, mirroring the opening border and providing a balanced, professional finish.