Toulumne Scarf in Juniper Moon Herriot Great - J12-04 - Downloadable PDF

Toulumne Scarf in Juniper Moon Farm Herriot Great – Pattern Summary

The Toulumne Scarf is a stunning, generously proportioned knitted scarf designed by Jenna Swanson as part of The Yorkshire Collection. Named after the breathtaking Toulumne Meadow in Yosemite National Park, this design draws its color palette directly from the natural world, with each color representing something you might find in that iconic summer landscape. The result is a scarf that is as visually striking as it is practical — a cozy, wearable piece of wearable art perfect for keeping warm through the winter months.

What Is Being Made

This pattern produces a single long, rectangular scarf in one size. The finished measurements are approximately 11 feet (3.25 meters) in length and 6¼ inches (16 cm) in width, making it an exceptionally long and luxurious wrap. For knitters who prefer a shorter accessory, the pattern thoughtfully offers the option to end after section 11, yielding two shorter scarves from the same set of materials — a versatile and practical design choice.

Design and Construction Techniques

Jenna Swanson describes the Toulumne Scarf as a beguilingly simple design, making it accessible to a wide range of knitters while still producing a visually rich and textured fabric. The construction relies on a carefully sequenced series of color changes worked across multiple sections, giving the scarf its distinctive, nature-inspired striped appearance. The color transitions are the heart of the design, mimicking the varied hues of a summer meadow.

• Color work: The scarf uses seven colors (C1 through C7), each introduced at specific sections throughout the pattern to create a flowing, gradient-like progression of tones.
• Sectional construction: The pattern is divided into numbered sections, allowing knitters to track progress easily and providing a natural stopping point for those who wish to make two shorter scarves instead of one long one.
• Flat knitting: The scarf is worked flat, making it ideal for knitters of all experience levels who are comfortable with basic row-by-row construction.

Stitches Used

The Toulumne Scarf relies on a blend of knit and purl stitches, which together create a textured, visually interesting fabric without requiring complex stitch patterns. This combination of basic stitches is what makes the design approachable for newer knitters while still offering enough visual interest to engage more experienced crafters. The interplay of knits and purls gives the scarf its characteristic surface texture, which complements the richness of the chunky yarn beautifully.

• Knit stitch
• Purl stitch
• Color change technique worked across sections

Materials – Yarn

This pattern is specifically designed for Juniper Moon Farm Herriot Great, a chunky weight yarn from the Juniper Moon Farm brand. Herriot Great is known for its lofty, warm character, making it an ideal choice for a winter scarf of this scale. The pattern calls for seven skeins in total, one per color, using the following shades:

• C1: Juniper Moon Farm Herriot Great in #110 Emerald
• C2: Juniper Moon Farm Herriot Great in #102 Oyster Mushroom
• C3: Juniper Moon Farm Herriot Great in #100 Raw White
• C4: Juniper Moon Farm Herriot Great in #104 Charcoal Grey
• C5: Juniper Moon Farm Herriot Great in #105 Rosewood
• C6: Juniper Moon Farm Herriot Great in #103 Caramel
• C7: Juniper Moon Farm Herriot Great (color details as specified in the full pattern PDF)

This earthy, nature-inspired palette — spanning deep gre