Seahurst Infinity Scarf in Cascade 220 Superwash Wave - WA3695 - Downloadable PDF

Seahurst Infinity Scarf in Cascade 220 Superwash Wave – Pattern Summary

The Seahurst Infinity Scarf is a beautifully airy, circular knitted scarf designed by Carly Waterman and published by Cascade Yarns. This free downloadable PDF pattern produces an elegant infinity scarf measuring 50 inches around and 7 inches tall — a generous, loopable circumference that drapes comfortably around the neck for a stylish, effortless look. The design is rated Easy to Intermediate, making it an ideal project for knitters who are comfortable with basic techniques and ready to explore a simple lace-style openwork pattern.

What Is Being Made

The finished object is a seamless infinity scarf — also known as a cowl or loop scarf — knitted in the round on circular needles. The tube construction means there are no seams to sew, and the scarf can be worn looped once or twice around the neck. The combination of a textured openwork lace pattern with simple knit and purl border rounds gives the scarf a delicate, open fabric with excellent drape and visual interest.

Materials Used

• Yarn: Cascade Yarns 220 Superwash Wave — a 100% Superwash Wool yarn in a worsted weight, sold in 100 g (3.5 oz) skeins of 220 yards (200 m) each. The pattern calls for 2 skeins in color #112 (Seattle). The Superwash treatment makes this yarn machine-washable and easy to care for, while the "Wave" version of 220 Superwash features a subtle tonal or gradient colorway that adds natural depth and movement to the finished fabric without any extra effort from the knitter.
• Needles: US 8 (5.5 mm) / 32-inch circular knitting needles — the long circular cable is essential for accommodating the full 240 cast-on stitches comfortably when knitting in the round.
• Notions: A yarn needle for weaving in ends and 1 stitch marker to mark the beginning of each round.

Gauge

The pattern specifies a gauge of 20 stitches × 34 rows = 4 inches (10 cm) measured in the Openwork Pattern. Achieving accurate gauge ensures the scarf reaches its intended dimensions of 50 inches in circumference and 7 inches in height.

Techniques Used

• Knitting in the round on circular needles — the entire scarf is worked as a seamless tube, eliminating any need for seaming or picking up stitches.
• Cast on and bind off — a standard cast-on of 240 stitches begins the project, and a standard bind-off closes it.
• Joining in the round — stitches are joined carefully to avoid twisting before the first round is worked.
• Openwork / lace-style patterning — the central body of the scarf features a four-round repeat that creates an open, lattice-like texture through the use of yarn overs and decrease stitches.
• Blocking — the finishing instructions recommend blocking the completed scarf as necessary, which is especially beneficial with wool yarns to open up the lace pattern and even out the stitches.
• Weaving in ends — minimal finishing is required, with only the yarn tails needing to be woven in neatly.

Stitches Used

• Knit (K) — the foundational stitch used throughout the border rounds and the knit rounds within the openwork pattern.
• Purl (P) — used in the border rounds at the beginning and end of the scarf to create a subtle textural contrast against the knit fabric.
• Yarn Over (YO) — a key stitch in the openwork pattern that creates a deliberate hole or eyelet in the fabric, contributing to the lacy, open appearance of the scarf.
• Slip-Knit 2-Pass Slipped