Valley Yarns Beveled Silver Scarf and Wrap Knitting Pattern

Valley Yarns Beveled Silver Scarf and Wrap

Product Overview

The Beveled Silver Scarf and Wrap is a reversible knit accessory designed by Kirsten Hipsky that offers versatility in both size and styling. This pattern provides instructions for two finished dimensions: a classic scarf measuring 12" x 60" or an oversized wrap measuring 24" x 60". The reversible construction means both sides of the finished piece are equally attractive, making it suitable for wearing around the neck as a scarf or draped across the shoulders as a wrap.

What Is Being Made

This project creates a sophisticated, silky soft accessory that combines comfort with elegant design. The piece is worked flat in a single rectangular shape, making it an ideal project for knitters who prefer straightforward construction without shaping or complex assembly. The reversible nature of the design adds practical value, as the accessory can be worn with either side facing outward depending on preference or outfit coordination.

Yarn and Materials

The pattern calls for Valley Yarns Southwick yarn in the color Winter Lake. This yarn is composed of 52% Pima Cotton and 48% Bamboo, offering a luxurious blend that provides both breathability and drape. Each skein weighs 50 grams and yields 105 yards of yardage. The scarf version requires 5 skeins of yarn, while the wrap version requires 10 skeins, providing approximately 525 yards for the scarf and 1,050 yards for the wrap. US size 6 (4.0 mm) needles are used to achieve the correct gauge of 20 stitches over 4 inches in the stitch pattern.

Techniques Used

This pattern is worked flat, meaning stitches are cast on and rows are worked back and forth on straight needles rather than in the round. The flat working method creates a rectangular fabric with two distinct edges that require finishing. The piece begins with a garter stitch edge created by knitting 4 rows, which provides a neat, stable border. After the main pattern section is completed, an additional 4 rows of garter stitch are worked before binding off to create a matching finished edge. Light blocking is recommended to even out the fabric and enhance the reversible pattern definition.

Stitches and Stitch Pattern

The Beveled Silver pattern uses only two fundamental knitting stitches: the knit stitch and the purl stitch. These basic stitches are combined in a 44-row repeat pattern that creates the reversible beveled effect. The pattern works by systematically shifting the relationship between knit and purl stitches across the width of the fabric, creating diagonal lines that appear to bevel or tilt in different directions depending on which side of the fabric is viewed.

The stitch pattern begins with rows that establish a 6-stitch by 6-stitch block of alternating knit and purl stitches, with a 2-stitch garter stitch border maintained on each edge. As the pattern progresses through rows 1-22, the knit and purl blocks gradually shift positions, creating the beveled effect. Rows 23-44 mirror and reverse this progression, completing the full 44-row repeat. This symmetrical structure ensures that the pattern is truly reversible, with the same visual interest appearing on both sides of the finished fabric.

The pattern repeat is worked across the width of the fabric using asterisks to indicate sections that repeat between the edge stitches. For the scarf version, 64 stitches are cast on; for the wrap version, 124 stitches are cast on. This difference in stitch count allows both versions to display the complete beveled pattern across their respective widths while maintaining the same gauge and stitch pattern structure.

Difficulty Level

This pattern is rated as beginner-friendly, making it suitable for knitters who have mastered basic cast-on and bind-off techniques and are comfortable working knit and purl stitches. While the 44-row repeat pattern requires attention to detail and the ability to follow written instructions, the use of only two basic stitches keeps the project accessible. The flat working method eliminates the complexity of working in the round, and the straightforward rectangular shape requires no shaping or complicated increases and decreases. Beginner knitters will benefit from the repetitive nature of the pattern, which allows muscle memory to develop as the same stitch sequences are repeated throughout the project.

Finished Dimensions and Gauge

The scarf version measures 12 inches wide by 60 inches long, providing a classic neck scarf size. The wrap version is twice as wide at 24 inches by 60 inches, offering greater coverage for shoulder wear. The pattern is designed to be worked until the piece measures approximately 72 inches in length before the final garter stitch rows and bind-off, which accounts for slight length adjustments during blocking. The gauge of 20