982 Warbler - Scarf Knitting Pattern for Women in Valley Yarns Goshen

982 Warbler – Triangular Colorwork Scarf Knitting Pattern by Julie Turjoman

The 982 Warbler is a beautifully versatile knitting pattern designed by Julie Turjoman, published as part of the Valley Yarns collection. This downloadable PDF pattern guides knitters through creating a petite triangular kerchief that can be styled either as a headscarf or worn loosely around the neck — making it a charming, multi-functional accessory for warmer seasons.

What You Will Make

The finished piece is a lightweight triangular scarf with a finished size of 14" x 48" (blocked). Its elegant shape and colorful patterning make it a standout accessory that works equally well as a hair kerchief or a decorative neck scarf. The design features a colorwork linen stitch body framed by clean, solid-color borders that give the piece a polished, structured finish.

Techniques Used

• Linen stitch colorwork – The primary decorative technique used throughout the body of the scarf. Linen stitch is a slip-stitch colorwork method that creates a woven, textured appearance without the complexity of traditional stranded colorwork, making it approachable for adventurous beginners.
• Slip stitch patterning – The gauge is measured in a slip stitch pattern, which is central to the fabric's drape and texture.
• Solid borders – Clean, single-color border sections frame the colorwork and provide structural definition to the triangular shape.
• Seamless construction – The pattern is worked seamlessly, eliminating the need for seaming and producing a neat, professional finish.
• Top-down construction – The scarf is worked from the top down, allowing knitters to easily visualize the shaping as they progress.

Stitches Used

• Linen stitch – A slip-stitch colorwork stitch that mimics the look of woven linen fabric and creates beautiful color blending with minimal technical difficulty.
• Slip stitch – Used throughout the colorwork sections to carry colors across rows without stranding.
• Stockinette or border stitches – Used in the solid border sections to frame the design.

Skill Level

This pattern is rated Adventurous Beginner (equivalent to advanced beginner), making it an excellent next-step project for knitters who have mastered the basics and are ready to explore colorwork techniques without the steep learning curve of traditional Fair Isle or stranded knitting.

Yarn and Materials

The pattern is specifically designed for Valley Yarns Goshen, a worsted weight yarn with a luxurious fiber blend of 48% Peruvian Cotton / 46% Modal / 6% Silk. This unique combination delivers crisp stitch definition, a soft hand, and beautiful drape — qualities that make it particularly well-suited to summer and transitional-season accessories. Each ball contains 92 yards / 50 grams.

• MC (Main Color): 2 balls of Valley Yarns Goshen in Ginger
• CC1 (Contrast Color 1): 1 ball of Valley Yarns Goshen in Mulberry
• CC2 (Contrast Color 2): 1 ball of Valley Yarns Goshen in Linen

The warm, earthy tones of Ginger paired with the rich Mulberry and neutral Linen create a striking, harmonious colorway that highlights the woven texture of the linen stitch pattern.

Needles and Notions

• Needles: US size 7 (4.5 mm) 40" circular needle, or size needed to obtain gauge
• Notions: Tapestry needle for finishing

Gauge

20 stitches and 40 rows = 4 inches in Slip