Valley Yarns Lintel Knitting Pattern

Valley Yarns Lintel Scarf

What Is Being Made

The Lintel is a giftable scarf designed by Julie Turjoman, measuring approximately 11 inches wide by 72 inches long when blocked. This accessory is crafted from superwash wool and features a classic wraparound style perfect for cold winter days. The finished scarf combines ease of care with visual interest, making it an ideal handmade gift.

Techniques Used

This scarf is worked flat in a back-and-forth construction rather than in the round, allowing knitters to create clean, finished edges with minimal finishing work. The design employs symmetrical 2-color stripes throughout, alternating between a main color and contrasting color in varying stripe widths to create horizontal visual rhythm. The pattern uses a seeded rib stitch, which creates subtle yet eye-catching vertical texture and dimension. Edge definition is achieved by slipping the first stitch of every row purlwise for neat, professional-looking side edges, except when changing colors. This combination of striping and textured stitching creates a minimalist design with both vertical and horizontal visual interest.

Stitches Used

The Lintel utilizes fundamental knitting stitches appropriate for beginner-level crafters:

• Knit (K) stitches form the primary fabric structure
• Purl (P) stitches create the seeded rib pattern texture
• Slip 1 purlwise (Sl 1 p-wise) at the beginning of rows for clean edge stitches
• Bind off (BO) to secure stitches at completion

The seeded rib pattern alternates knit and purl stitches in a subtle arrangement that produces vertical ridges while maintaining a relatively flat, wearable fabric.

Materials and Tools

This pattern calls for Valley Yarns Valley Superwash Super Bulky, a 100% superwash wool yarn that offers easy care and durability. The main color (MC) requires 6 balls in Color 17 Steel Gray, while the contrasting color (CC) requires 3 balls in Color 205 Boss Byzanthium. Each ball contains 100 grams and yields 55 yards of yarn. The super bulky weight allows the scarf to work up with lightning speed, making it an efficient project for quick results. Knitters will need US 13 (9mm) needles or the size required to achieve proper gauge. A tapestry needle is also needed for weaving in yarn ends. The pattern specifies a gauge of 10 stitches and 16 rows over 4 inches in the rib pattern when blocked using US 13 needles.

Skill Level

Rated as a Beginner project, the Lintel scarf is accessible to knitters new to the craft. The straightforward construction, simple stitch combinations, and repetitive pattern make it an excellent choice for developing fundamental knitting skills while producing a beautiful, wearable finished object.