Highland Dragonfly Infinity Scarf

Highland Dragonfly Infinity Scarf

What Is Being Made

The Highland Dragonfly Infinity Scarf is a stranded knitted cowl designed by NOVA SCOTIA KNITS. This piece is an infinity scarf—a continuous loop that can be worn long around the neck or wrapped twice for extra warmth. The design is longer and narrower than traditional cowls, making it versatile for multiple styling options and suitable for all seasons.

Craft and Construction Method

This infinity scarf is created using the knitting craft and is worked in the round from the bottom up. The construction method eliminates purl stitches except for the corrugated rib detail, as the entire piece is knitted circularly rather than flat. This approach creates a seamless, tubular garment with consistent texture throughout.

Stranded Colorwork Technique

The Highland Dragonfly features stranded colorwork, also known as Fair Isle knitting. This technique involves carrying two colors of yarn simultaneously while knitting, creating the pattern by switching between colors as needed. The designer notes this is an excellent introduction to stranded colorwork for beginners, as the design is simple and straightforward to execute. A helpful tip for achieving even tension is to knit with the floats (the carried yarn strands) on the outside of the work.

Stitches and Stitch Details

The scarf incorporates corrugated rib stitching for the edge detail, which provides structure and elasticity. The body of the scarf uses stockinette stitch in the round, which creates a smooth, V-textured fabric ideal for displaying the stranded colorwork pattern. The corrugated rib is the only section where purl stitches appear in the design.

Yarn and Materials

The Highland Dragonfly Infinity Scarf is designed to be worked with J.C. Rennie's Supersoft Lambswool, a fine 4-ply fingering weight yarn. The designer specifically recommends this yarn for achieving the intended results, as it possesses the necessary "sticky" quality that makes stranded colorwork easier to manage and prevents the floats from slipping. The yarn's characteristics support even tension and smooth stitch definition throughout the piece.

Difficulty Level

This pattern is rated as intermediate difficulty. While stranded colorwork may seem advanced, the Highland Dragonfly is specifically designed as a beginner-friendly introduction to this technique, with a simple, easy-to-follow design that knits up quickly.