Ramsey Ribbed Scarf in Blue Sky Fibers Woolstok - 202002 - Downloadable PDF

Ramsey Ribbed Scarf by Nancy Ekvall – Knitting Pattern Summary

The Ramsey Ribbed Scarf is a beautifully textured knitted scarf designed by Nancy Ekvall as part of Blue Sky Fibers' The Traveler Series. Pattern number 202002, this design is available as a downloadable PDF and is classified as a beginner project — making it an ideal next step for knitters who have mastered the basics and are ready to explore simple stitch combinations that yield striking, professional-looking results.

What Is Being Made

This pattern produces a single, generously sized scarf with a finished length of 92 inches and a finished width of 9 inches. The substantial length makes it a truly wearable, wrap-worthy accessory suited to colder climates and travel. The pattern is shown in two colorways: No. 1322 Northern Lights and No. 1324 Morning Frost, both worked in Blue Sky Fibers Woolstok yarn, demonstrating how the same stitch pattern reads beautifully in different tones.

Techniques Used

• Cast on (CO): The scarf begins with a cast on of 47 stitches, setting up the ribbed fabric width.
• Bind off (BO): A standard bind off is used to finish the scarf cleanly at the end.
• 10-row repeat: The entire scarf is built on a simple, memorable 10-row repeat that alternates between garter rows and ribbing rows, creating a rhythmic pattern that is easy to memorize and enjoyable to knit.
• Finishing: A tapestry needle is used for any finishing work, keeping the ends tidy and the scarf looking polished.

Stitches Used

• Knit stitch (k): Used throughout, including in dedicated garter rows and as part of the rib sequence.
• Purl stitch (p): Alternated with knit stitches to create the ribbed texture.
• Garter stitch: Rows 1 and 2 of the repeat are worked entirely in knit, producing the characteristic garter ridges that add visual interest and structure to the fabric.
• 1x1 Rib stitch: Rows 3 onward alternate k1, p1 across the row, creating the classic ribbed columns that give the scarf its name and its wonderful elasticity and texture. The rib stitch in this pattern is worked over a 10-row repeat, combining with garter rows to produce a fabric that is neither purely ribbed nor purely garter — but a beautiful blend of both.

The combination of garter and rib stitches is a classic pairing in knitting. Garter stitch lies flat and adds horizontal texture, while ribbing draws the fabric in vertically and gives it stretch and depth. Together, they create a scarf that has visual dimension without requiring complex techniques, making this pattern an excellent confidence-builder for beginner and early-intermediate knitters.

Materials

• Yarn: Blue Sky Fibers Woolstok (Worsted weight) — 100% Fine Highland Wool, sold in 50g/123-yard hanks. 6 hanks are required to complete the scarf at the stated dimensions.
• Needles: Size 8 (5mm) straight or circular needles, or the size needed to obtain gauge.
• Notions: A tapestry needle for finishing.

Gauge

The pattern calls for a gauge of 21 stitches and 24 rows over 4 inches in rib stitch. Achieving the correct gauge is important for matching the finished measurements of 92 inches in length and 9 inches in width. Woolstok is a worsted weight yarn spun from 100% Fine Highland Wool, known for its warmth, stitch definition, and soft hand — qualities that make it especially well suited to a travel-inspired scarf like the Ramsey.

Pattern Highlights