Shibui Knits Earhart Scarf Knitting Pattern

Shibui Knits Earhart Triangle Scarf and Wrap

What is Being Made

The Earhart is a seamless asymmetrical triangle scarf or wrap designed by Sivia Harding. This versatile accessory comes in two finished sizes: a scarf measuring 14.75 inches wide by 66.5 inches long, or a larger wrap version at 22 inches wide by 101.25 inches long. The design features a sophisticated two-section construction that creates visual interest and textural depth, making it an elegant layering piece suitable for warm weather styling.

Techniques Used

Earhart employs seamless construction throughout, with both sections worked flat on straight needles rather than in the round. The pattern utilizes a specialized Crochet Provisional Cast-On method to begin the first section, allowing live stitches to remain available for the second section without binding off. This technique enables the sideways-knit construction where each section is worked outward from the center point, creating the asymmetrical triangle shape. The design incorporates slipped stitch edging for clean, finished edges along the sides of the garment.

Stitches and Stitch Patterns

The pattern is worked primarily in stockinette stitch (St st), the foundation of the fabric. Decreases are worked using slip, slip, knit (ssk) decreases to shape the triangular silhouette. The slipped stitch edging technique appears on the first two stitches of wrong-side rows to create a polished selvage edge. These fundamental stitches combine to create an elegant, minimalist fabric that showcases the yarn's natural characteristics.

Materials and Yarn

The Earhart pattern calls for two distinct Shibui Knits yarns that work together to create the finished design. The first section uses Shibui Knits Reed, a 100% linen yarn available in 246-yard skeins of 50 grams. For the scarf size, 2 skeins are required; the wrap size requires 4 skeins. The second section combines one strand of Shibui Knits Lunar held together with one strand of Reed. Lunar is composed of 60% extra fine merino and 40% mulberry silk, offered in 401-yard skeins of 50 grams, with 1 skein needed for either the scarf or wrap size. This yarn pairing creates a light, airy fabric with natural texture ideal for warm weather wear.

Needles and Tools

The pattern is worked on size 7 (4.5 mm) needles. Additional tools required include a crochet hook approximately the same size as the knitting needle for executing the provisional cast-on method. A tapestry needle is necessary for weaving in ends during finishing. Blocking wires are recommended to achieve straight edges and proper finished dimensions, ensuring the asymmetrical triangle maintains its intended shape and drape.

Gauge and Finished Dimensions

The pattern is worked to a gauge of 21 stitches and 27 rows over 4 inches in stockinette stitch after blocking, using one strand of Lunar and one strand of Reed held together on size 7 needles. Achieving proper gauge is essential for obtaining the correct finished dimensions. The scarf version measures 14.75 inches in width and 66.5 inches in length, while the wrap version is 22 inches wide and 101.25 inches long.

Skill Level

Earhart is rated as Easy +, making it accessible to knitters with basic skills while introducing intermediate techniques such as provisional cast-on and seamless construction. The straightforward stockinette stitch base combined with simple decreases makes this an ideal project for developing technical proficiency without overwhelming complexity.

Construction Overview

The pattern begins with the first section, cast on using the crochet provisional cast-on method with waste yarn. This section is knit using a single strand of Reed and features decreases that shape the triangular form. Once the first section is complete, the provisional cast-on is removed to reveal live stitches. The second section is then worked outward from these live stitches using one strand of Lunar held together with one strand of Reed, completing the asymmetrical design. Finishing includes blocking to measurements and weaving in all ends for a polished final product.