Cheviot Scarf in Rowan Moordale - Downloadable PDF

Cheviot Scarf by Georgia Farrell in Rowan Moordale

What Is Being Made

The Cheviot Scarf is a knitted accessory designed by Georgia Farrell and published by Rowan. This scarf features a sophisticated combination of textured patterning with decorative i-cord edgings, creating a finished piece suitable for intermediate to advanced knitters seeking a project with visual interest and refined construction techniques.

Knitting Techniques

This pattern employs several key knitting techniques to achieve its distinctive appearance:

• I-cord edgings: A 4-stitch i-cord border is worked at each end of every row, creating a neat, finished edge that frames the main pattern. The yarn is pulled tightly across the wrong side of slipped stitches to maintain tension and structure.
• Slip stitch technique: Stitches are slipped purlwise with yarn positioned at the back (WS) on right-side rows and at the front on wrong-side rows, contributing to the clean appearance of the i-cord edges.
• Chart-based patterning: The scarf is worked from a 72-row repeat chart, with a 16-stitch pattern repeat worked 7 times across each row, allowing for precise stitch placement and pattern consistency.
• Ribbed sections: Ribbed stitching is incorporated throughout the pattern, providing elasticity and texture contrast to the overall design.

Stitches Used

The Cheviot Scarf utilizes fundamental knitting stitches combined in a charted pattern:

• Knit stitches (K) and purl stitches (P) form the basis of the pattern
• Ribbed stitches create textured sections within the main design
• Slipped stitches (slip purlwise) are essential for the i-cord edge construction
• The 72-row repeat pattern provides substantial visual complexity and interest

Materials and Specifications

This pattern is worked using Rowan Moordale yarn, a DK weight yarn (100 grams per skein), photographed in the colorway Turmeric 003. The project requires one pair of 4mm (US 6) knitting needles.

Tension: The pattern is designed to achieve 23 stitches and 30 rows over 10 centimeters when measured over the patterned fabric using 4mm needles. Achieving proper tension is essential for the scarf to reach its intended finished dimensions and drape correctly.

Skill Level: Rated as advanced beginner, this scarf is suitable for knitters who have mastered basic techniques and are ready to work with charted patterns and more complex stitch combinations. The i-cord edging technique and chart reading add moderate complexity to the project.

Pattern Construction Details

The scarf begins with 122 total stitches on the needle: 4 stitches reserved for the i-cord edging at each end, with 114 stitches dedicated to the main pattern repeat. The first 7 centimeters establish the pattern as set, with the i-cord edges worked consistently throughout. The 16-stitch pattern repeat is repeated 7 times across the width of the scarf, creating balanced, symmetrical patterning. The 72-row repeat ensures a substantial pattern panel that repeats throughout the length of the finished scarf.