Rock Lea

Rock Lea Scarf by Fyberspates

Project Overview

Rock Lea is a downloadable knitting pattern for a luxurious scarf designed by Judy Furlong and published by Fyberspates, an independent designer brand. This intermediate-level knitting project creates a finished scarf measuring 19cm (7.5 inches) wide by 182cm (71.5 inches) long, making it an ideal accessory for serious snuggle value and everyday wear.

Design and Construction Techniques

The scarf features twisting cables as the primary design element, which twine elegantly down the center of the piece. These cable sections are framed by moss stitch borders on either side, creating visual interest and structural definition. The combination of textured cables with the bumpy texture of moss stitch produces a scarf with substantial depth and tactile appeal.

Stitches and Techniques Used

• Cable stitches worked with a cable needle to create the twisting pattern
• Moss stitch (also called seed stitch) for the border sections, created by alternating knit and purl stitches
• Knit (K) and purl (P) as foundational stitches
• K2tog (knit two stitches together) for decreasing
• P2tog (purl two stitches together) for decreasing
• Left Lifted Increase (LLi) worked from both the right side and wrong side for shaping

Yarn and Materials

This pattern calls for Fyberspates Scrumptious Chunky yarn, a premium blend of 45% silk and 55% merino wool. The yarn is supplied in 100g skeins with approximately 120 meters per skein. The project requires 4 skeins totaling 400g of yarn in the colorway Water (207).

Knitting needles required are 1 pair of 6.5mm (UK size 3/US size 10.5) needles, along with a cable needle for managing cable stitches. Row markers are recommended for tracking pattern repeats and shaping sections.

Gauge and Difficulty

The pattern specifies a tension of 18 stitches and 22 rows to 10cm (4 inches) using the specified yarn and needles. This intermediate-level project is suitable for knitters with experience in cable work and stitch pattern reading, though the straightforward construction makes it accessible for those looking to develop their cable-knitting skills.

Yarn Weight and Fiber Benefits

The chunky yarn weight combined with the silk-merino blend creates a scarf that is both warm and elegant. The merino wool provides excellent insulation and breathability, while the silk content adds a subtle sheen and luxurious drape. This fiber composition makes the finished scarf suitable for various seasons and styling occasions.