Shibui Knits Juno Scarf Knitting Pattern

Shibui Knits Juno Scarf: Elegant Cashmere Knit Design

What Is Being Made

The Juno Scarf is a luxurious necklace-style scarf designed by Tayler Harris for Shibui Knits. This refined accessory measures 57 inches in length and 3.5 inches in width, creating an elegant drape perfect for adding sophistication to any outfit. The scarf is worked in one size and offers two distinct colorway options: Option 1 in Bone using Pure Cashmere, and Option 2 in Quartz combining Pure Cashmere with Silk Cloud for a lighter, more delicate feel.

Techniques and Construction Method

The Juno Scarf is constructed using bottom-up, seamless, flat knitting techniques. The pattern begins with a Long-Tail Cast On, establishing the foundation for the project. The scarf is worked flat on a 16-inch circular needle (US Size 3 / 3.25 mm) and is completed by binding off in pattern, which maintains the integrity of the stitch pattern all the way to the finished edge. This seamless, flat construction method ensures a polished, professional appearance without requiring seaming.

Stitches and Stitch Pattern

The Juno Scarf features a beginner-friendly stitch pattern that combines fundamental knitting techniques to create visual interest. The pattern uses only knit and purl stitches, making it accessible to newer knitters while still producing an elegant vertical textured design.

The repeating Juno Stitch Pattern works as follows:

• Row 1 (Wrong Side): Slip 2 stitches purlwise with yarn in front, knit across to the last 2 stitches, then slip the final 2 stitches purlwise with yarn in front
• Row 2 (Right Side): Knit 2 stitches, purl 3 stitches, then repeat the sequence of knit one stitch through the back loop and purl 3 stitches across to the last 2 stitches, finishing with knit 2 stitches

These two rows repeat throughout the body of the scarf. The pattern includes both written instructions and charted illustrations. When reading the charts, knitters should work right-side rows (even-numbered rows) from right to left, and wrong-side rows (odd-numbered rows) from left to right, following standard chart-reading conventions.

The binding-off process is worked in pattern to maintain the textured appearance through the final edge. The binding-off technique involves knitting the first 2 stitches, then slipping the first stitch over the second to bind off one stitch, followed by purling 1 stitch and repeating the slip-over bind-off process across the remaining stitches.

Materials and Tools

The Juno Scarf offers flexibility in fiber content depending on the chosen option:

• Option 1: 1 skein of Shibui Knits Pure Cashmere (100% cashmere, 220 yards per 25 grams), worked with a single strand
• Option 2: 1 skein each of Shibui Knits Pure Cashmere (100% cashmere, 220 yards per 25 grams) and Shibui Knits Silk Cloud (60% kid mohair, 40% silk, 330 yards per 25 grams), held together as one strand

The recommended needle size is a US Size 3 (3.25 mm) 16-inch circular needle. Additional tools include a tapestry needle for weaving in ends, scissors, and optional blocking wires and pins to shape and finish the completed scarf.

Gauge and Finishing

The pattern specifies a gauge of 36 stitches and 38 rows over 4 inches in the Juno Stitch pattern, measured after blocking. This gauge applies whether working with one strand of Pure Cashmere solo or with one strand each of Pure Cashmere and Silk Cloud held together on US Size 3 needles. Proper blocking is essential to achieve the correct finished dimensions and to enhance the drape and appearance of the delicate cashmere and mohair-silk blend fibers.

Skill Level

The Juno Scarf is rated as a beginner-level project, making it an excellent choice for knitters new to the craft or those seeking a straight