Textured Infinity Scarf in Ella Rae Twist - ER12-01 - Downloadable PDF

Textured Infinity Scarf in Ella Rae Twist – ER12-01

This downloadable PDF knitting pattern from Ella Rae guides you through creating a beautifully textured infinity scarf using the brand's own Twist super chunky yarn. The finished piece is a seamless loop scarf — also known as a cowl or circle scarf — that can be worn draped around the neck in a single or double loop for effortless warmth and style. With its generous dimensions and satisfying stitch pattern, this project is an excellent choice for knitters looking to produce a striking, tactile accessory in a relatively short amount of knitting time.

Finished Measurements

• Width: approximately 21 cm (8¼ in)
• Length (circumference): approximately 120 cm (47¼ in)

Yarn and Materials

The pattern calls for Ella Rae Twist, a super chunky weight yarn, in colour number 06. You will need 3 x 100g balls to complete the scarf. The super chunky weight of Ella Rae Twist contributes to the scarf's cosy, substantial feel and means the project works up quickly on the needles. A single pair of 6.50mm (US 10½) straight needles is all the equipment required.

Tension and Gauge

Achieving the correct tension is important for matching the stated finished dimensions. The pattern specifies 12 stitches and 20 rows over 10 cm / 4 inches measured in the textured stitch pattern using 6.50mm needles. Knitters should work a tension swatch before casting on and adjust needle size if necessary to ensure the scarf reaches the intended width and length.

Stitches and Techniques Used

The scarf is constructed using a combination of knit and purl stitches arranged into a carefully designed 16-row textured stitch pattern with a stitch multiple of 8. This pattern creates a rich, dimensional surface texture through the interplay of raised knit columns and recessed purl sections that shift diagonally across the fabric, producing a visually interesting, almost woven appearance.

• Knit stitch (K) — the foundational stitch of the pattern
• Purl stitch (P) — used in combination with knit stitches to build the textured relief
• Cast on — 32 stitches are cast on to begin the scarf
• Cast off / bind off — worked after the final Row 16 of the pattern repeat
• Edge to edge seaming — the cast-on and cast-off edges are joined using an edge to edge stitch (also known as mattress stitch on cast-on/off edges) to form the continuous infinity loop

The Stitch Pattern in Detail

The 16-row repeat is the heart of this design. Rows 1 through 8 establish the base motif, which is built on an 8-stitch repeat combining single knit and purl stitches with runs of 5 purl or 5 knit stitches. Rows 9 through 16 then shift the same motif by 4 stitches, offsetting the texture diagonally and creating the characteristic twisted or diagonal movement across the fabric — a fitting design choice for a yarn named Twist. This offset repeat technique is a classic approach in knit-purl texture knitting, producing patterns that look far more complex than the simple knit and purl stitches they are composed of.

Construction Method

The scarf is knitted flat as a long rectangle using straight needles. The knitter casts on 32 stitches and works the 16-row stitch pattern continuously until the piece measures approximately 120 cm, finishing on a Row 16. After casting off, the two short ends are seamed together using an edge to edge stitch to create the finished infinity loop. This straightforward construction makes the pattern accessible to knitters who are comfortable with basic knit and purl combinations and simple seaming.

Pattern Format

This pattern is available as a downloadable PDF, making it instantly