Saint Cloud Scarves in Blue Sky Fibers Woolstok - 20171 - Downloadable PDF

Saint Cloud Scarves in Blue Sky Fibers Woolstok – Pattern 20171 by Sarah Smuland

The Saint Cloud Scarf is a beautifully crafted knitted accessory designed by Sarah Smuland as part of the Classic Series from Blue Sky Fibers. This pattern, available as a downloadable PDF (Pattern No. 20171), is designed specifically for use with Blue Sky Fibers Woolstok Worsted yarn, making it an ideal project for knitters who want a quick, satisfying, and stylish result. The finished scarf is a generous 78½ inches long and 18¾ inches wide (excluding optional tassels), making it a versatile everyday accessory that drapes beautifully and keeps you warm in style.

What Is Being Made

The Saint Cloud Scarf is a long, wide knitted scarf worked in a single length. It features an elegant silhouette achieved through simple increases and decreases that create a visually interesting, flowing shape. An optional tassel embellishment adds a playful pop of color, making this scarf as fun to wear as it is to knit. The pattern is rated Advanced Beginner to Intermediate, making it an excellent choice for knitters who have mastered the basics and are ready to explore simple shaping techniques.

Techniques Used

• Worked flat – The scarf is knitted flat, meaning it is worked back and forth in rows rather than in the round, despite the use of a circular needle.
• Seamless construction – The design is worked without seaming, keeping finishing simple and clean.
• Simple increases and decreases – These shaping techniques are used throughout the pattern to create the scarf's distinctive and beautiful design lines.
• Optional tassel making – A small amount of a contrasting color yarn is used to create decorative tassels, adding a handcrafted finishing touch.

Stitches Used

• Garter stitch – The entire scarf body is worked in garter stitch, which is created by knitting every row. Garter stitch produces a squishy, reversible fabric with horizontal ridges that lies flat without curling, making it ideal for scarves. It is one of the most beginner-friendly stitch patterns, yet it creates a rich, textured fabric that looks polished and intentional.
• Increases and decreases – Basic shaping stitches are incorporated to sculpt the scarf's form and add visual interest beyond a simple rectangle.

Gauge

The recommended gauge is 16 stitches and 24 rows to 4 inches in garter stitch. Achieving the correct gauge is important for ensuring the scarf reaches its intended finished dimensions of 78½ inches in length and 18¾ inches in width.

Materials – Yarn

This pattern is designed exclusively for use with Blue Sky Fibers Woolstok (Worsted), a 100% Fine Highland Wool yarn that comes in 50g skeins with approximately 123 yards per skein. The pattern calls for 7 hanks of Color A for the main body of the scarf, plus a small amount of Color B for the optional tassels. The pattern showcases two colorway options:

• No. 1317 Midnight Sea – shown as an interior colorway option for Color A
• No. 1304 Gray Harbor – shown on the cover as Color A
• No. 1310 Cranberry Compote – shown on the cover as the tassel accent color (Color B)

Woolstok Worsted is a worsted weight yarn known for its smooth, consistent texture and rich, saturated color palette. Its Fine Highland Wool fiber content gives it excellent stitch definition, warmth, and durability — qualities that make it especially well-suited to a garter stitch fabric where texture and drape are key.

Materials – Needles and Tools

• Size 10 (6mm) 24-inch circular needle, or