Emerald Infinity Scarf

Emerald Infinity Scarf by Andrea Rangel

What is Being Made

The Emerald Infinity Scarf is a circular knitted accessory designed by Andrea Rangel. This downloadable knitting pattern creates a finished infinity scarf with a circumference of 52 inches (132 cm) and a width of 11 inches (28 cm). The scarf is constructed as a flat rectangular piece that is grafted together at the ends to form a continuous loop, making it a versatile accessory that can be worn doubled around the neck or styled in multiple ways.

Techniques Used

This scarf pattern showcases several intermediate knitting techniques that add visual interest and sophistication to the finished piece. The primary construction method involves working back and forth in rows on straight needles, which creates a flat fabric before the final assembly step. The most distinctive technique featured in this design is the use of grafting, specifically the Kitchener stitch, which seamlessly joins the live stitches from the beginning of the scarf to the stitches remaining on the needle at the end. This grafting method creates an invisible seam, allowing the two ends to merge smoothly into a continuous circle. The pattern also incorporates the use of a provisional cast on, which allows stitches to be picked up later for grafting, and demonstrates how to work with waste yarn to create this temporary foundation.

Stitches Used

The Emerald Infinity Scarf features a limited but effective stitch vocabulary that creates beautiful texture through repetition and contrast. The primary stitch pattern is the Garter Ladder Lace Pattern, which is worked over a multiple of 4 stitches plus 2 additional stitches. This lace pattern is constructed using yarn overs (yo), which create decorative eyelet holes, combined with decrease stitches including slip, slip, knit (ssk) and knit 2 together (K2tog) to maintain stitch count while creating the characteristic ladder-like lace texture. The pattern is broken up by sections of stockinette stitch, which is created by knitting on the right side and purling on the wrong side. This combination of garter ladder lace and stockinette stripes creates an exploration of texture and drape, with the lace sections providing visual interest and the stockinette sections offering smooth, refined areas that balance the overall design.

Materials and Tools

The Emerald Infinity Scarf requires 300 yards (275 meters) of worsted weight yarn. The pattern is shown worked in Rowan Bamboo Tape, a yarn composed of 100% bamboo fiber that provides a luxurious drape and subtle sheen. Since each skein of Rowan Bamboo Tape contains 82 yards (75 meters) per 50-gram ball, four skeins are needed to complete the project. For needles, the pattern calls for US #9 (5.5mm) needles, though the designer notes that needle size recommendations are flexible and knitters should select the needle size necessary to achieve the specified gauge of 15 stitches and 17 rows equaling 4 inches (10 cm) in the Garter Ladder Lace Pattern. Two US #9 needles are required—one for the main knitting and a second for grafting live stitches together. Additional tools include a Size I/9 crochet hook for managing the provisional cast on, waste yarn for the provisional cast on method, and a tapestry needle for weaving in ends.