Toledo Scarf Knitting Pattern

Toledo Scarf in Berroco Mykonos Stonewash

What Is Being Made

The Toledo Scarf is a beginner-friendly knitted accessory designed by Amy Christoffers. This scarf features a distinctive bias construction that creates visual interest through its angled knit structure. The finished scarf measures approximately 7 inches wide by 65 inches long after blocking, making it an ideal length for versatile styling and layering.

Knitting Techniques Used

This pattern employs several fundamental knitting techniques suitable for beginner-level crafters. The scarf is constructed using a bias knit method, which means the fabric is worked diagonally rather than in straight rows. The pattern is divided into three distinct sections:

• Increase Section: Begins with a single cast-on stitch and uses the kfb (knit front and back) increase technique to gradually build the fabric to 65 stitches, creating the diagonal foundation.
• Straight Section: Maintains stitch count by balancing increases and decreases on every row. This section is repeated five times and features color striping throughout.
• Decrease Section: Systematically reduces stitches using k2tog (knit two together) decreases until only one stitch remains, completing the tapered bias effect.

Stitches Used

The Toledo Scarf utilizes basic garter stitch as its primary stitch pattern, which is created by knitting every row. This creates a textured, reversible fabric with horizontal ridges. The specific stitches employed include:

• Kfb (knit front and back): An increase stitch used during the increase and straight sections to add stitches or maintain stitch count.
• K2tog (knit two together): A right-leaning decrease stitch used throughout the straight and decrease sections to shape the scarf.
• Garter Stitch: The foundation stitch worked consistently throughout, achieved by knitting every row in flat stockinette-like construction.

Materials: Yarn, Needles, and Notions

The Toledo Scarf is designed specifically for Berroco Mykonos Stonewash, a premium yarn that provides the ideal texture and drape for this project. The pattern calls for 2 hanks total, distributed across three coordinating colorways:

• 1 hank of #8590 Dawn (C1)
• 1 hank of #8592 Twilight (C2)
• 1 hank of #8595 Midnight (C3)

Each hank weighs 50 grams. The yarn is worked on straight needles in size 6 (4.00 mm), or adjusted as needed to achieve the required gauge. The recommended gauge is 19 stitches and 34 rows over 4 inches in garter stitch. Checking gauge before beginning ensures proper finished dimensions and fabric characteristics.

Color Work and Striping

The Toledo Scarf features a sophisticated multi-color striping pattern that showcases all three Berroco Mykonos Stonewash colorways. Colors are carried loosely up the side of the work when not in use, with yarns twisted together on every other row to prevent long loops and maintain neat edges. The striping sequence progresses through the 72-row straight section, creating visual depth and interest while remaining accessible to beginner knitters unfamiliar with complex colorwork techniques.

Finishing

After completing all pattern sections, the scarf is finished by weaving in all yarn ends and blocking as desired. Blocking helps even out the garter stitch texture and sets the final dimensions, ensuring the scarf reaches its intended finished measurements of 7 inches by 65 inches.