Strawflower Scarf Knitting Pattern

Strawflower Scarf in Berroco Dulce

What is Being Made

The Strawflower is a knitted scarf designed by the Berroco Design Team. This intermediate-level project creates a finished scarf measuring approximately 16 inches wide by 64 inches long, not including the decorative crocheted edging. The scarf is an ideal accessory project for knitters looking to develop their skills beyond beginner patterns while still maintaining manageable construction.

Techniques Used

This pattern combines both knitting and crochet techniques to create visual interest and texture. The main body of the scarf is constructed using knitting needles with a repeating pattern stitch, while the finishing process incorporates crochet work. The edging technique involves creating decorative chain-and-bobble elements along the edges of the completed knitted fabric, adding an ornamental border that frames the scarf. This combination of techniques makes the Strawflower an excellent project for knitters seeking to expand their skill set into crochet finishing methods.

Stitches Used

The pattern features a specialized stitch pattern called the Pattern Stitch, which repeats over 8 rows and works across a multiple of 4 stitches plus 4 additional stitches. The Pattern Stitch alternates between purl rows on the wrong side and complex right-side rows that incorporate:

• Knit stitches (k) for basic fabric structure
• Knit two together (k2tog) for decreasing and creating a tapered effect
• Yarn overs (yo) for creating openwork and lace-like details

The edging utilizes the Make Bobble (MB) special abbreviation, which is created using a crochet hook with yarn overs and loop manipulation, producing small decorative knots. Additional crochet stitches in the edging include chain stitches (ch), slip stitches (sl st), and single crochet (sc).

Materials: Yarn and Needles

The Strawflower Scarf requires Berroco Dulce yarn in the colorway #2016 Citrine. A total of 5 balls of yarn are needed, with each ball weighing 50 grams. Berroco Dulce is a specialty yarn that works beautifully with the openwork pattern created by the yarn overs and decreases in this design.

The project calls for US size 7 knitting needles (4.5 mm) or the size necessary to achieve the specified gauge. A US size 7 crochet hook (4.5 mm) is also required for executing the bobble edging and finishing details. The matching needle and hook sizes ensure consistent tension and proportion throughout both the knitted and crocheted elements of the finished scarf.

Gauge and Construction Notes

The pattern specifies a gauge of 21 stitches and 26 rows over 4 inches in the Pattern Stitch. Checking gauge before beginning is essential for achieving the correct finished measurements and ensuring the scarf drapes properly. The scarf begins with casting on 84 stitches and continues in the Pattern Stitch for the full 64-inch length before binding off and adding the decorative crocheted edging.