Scarf & Beanie in Ella Rae Lush Merino - ER24-01 - Downloadable PDF

Scarf & Beanie Knitting Pattern in Ella Rae Lush Merino – ER24-01

This downloadable PDF pattern from Ella Rae includes instructions for two coordinating cold-weather accessories: a generously sized scarf and a beanie hat, both knitted in the luxurious super-chunky weight Ella Rae Lush Merino yarn. Because both pieces are worked in the same yarn and colorway (shade #106), they make a perfectly matched set. The large needle sizes and chunky yarn mean both projects knit up quickly, making this an ideal pattern for knitters who want satisfying, fast results with a high-end finish.

About the Yarn and Materials

Ella Rae Lush Merino is a super-chunky merino wool yarn, sold in 100g hanks. Its generous weight and soft merino fiber content give finished accessories exceptional warmth, drape, and a cozy, plush texture. Working with super-chunky yarn on large needles produces a bold, open stitch definition that showcases textured stitch patterns beautifully.

• Yarn: Ella Rae Lush Merino, shade #106, super-chunky weight
• Scarf yarn requirement: 3 x 100g hanks
• Beanie yarn requirement: 2 x 100g hanks
• Scarf needles: 1 pair of 10mm / US 15 straight needles
• Beanie needles: 1 set of 9mm / US 13 circular needles

The Scarf – Design & Construction Details

Finished Measurements

• Width: approximately 18cm / 7in
• Length: approximately 160cm / 63in

Technique and Stitch Pattern

The scarf is worked flat on a pair of straight 10mm / US 15 needles, casting on 15 stitches. The entire length is worked in Double Moss stitch (also known as Double Seed stitch in some traditions), a classic four-row textured pattern that alternates knit and purl stitches in a shifting sequence to create a dense, reversible, richly textured fabric.

Double Moss stitch is particularly well suited to scarves because it lies flat without curling — a common problem with stockinette — and looks equally attractive on both sides. This makes the scarf fully reversible and neat in appearance when worn around the neck. The four-row repeat is straightforward enough for confident beginner and intermediate knitters to memorize quickly.

Stitches Used – Scarf

• Knit (k)
• Purl (p)
• Double Moss stitch – a four-row repeat combining knit and purl stitches in an offset pattern
• Cast on and cast off

Tension / Gauge – Scarf

9 stitches and 10 rows measured over 10cm / 4in of Double Moss stitch using 10mm needles. Checking gauge before beginning ensures the scarf reaches its intended width and length with the yarn quantities specified.

The Beanie – Design & Construction Details

Finished Measurements

• Circumference: approximately 56cm / 22in

Technique and Construction

The beanie is worked in the round on 9mm / US 13 circular needles, casting on 60 stitches and joining to work seamlessly in a continuous spiral. A stitch marker is placed at the beginning of the round to track progress. Working in the round eliminates the need for seaming along the body of the hat, creating a smooth, comfortable interior.

The hat begins with a substantial 2x2 Rib brim section — alternating two knit stitches with two purl stitches — worked until the piece measures 16cm. The 2x2 Rib is a