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Avia Scarf in Ella Rae Lush Merino – Pattern ER24-03

The Avia Scarf is a beautifully simple yet striking knitted scarf designed to showcase the luxurious texture of Ella Rae Lush Merino yarn. Published by Knitting Fever, Inc. under pattern reference ER24-03, this project is an excellent choice for knitters who want a fast, satisfying make that delivers impressive results with minimal complexity. The finished scarf measures approximately 20cm (8 inches) wide and 170cm (67 inches) long, making it a generously sized accessory that can be worn draped, looped, or wrapped for warmth and style.

Construction and Design

The Avia Scarf is worked in the round on long circular needles, which creates a double-layered tube of fabric. This construction method is a clever design choice — it produces a scarf that is naturally reversible, has no raw edges, and has a beautifully neat, polished finish on all sides without the need for seaming or finishing work beyond darning in the ends. The tubular structure also adds extra warmth and body to the finished piece.

Stitches are cast on and joined in a circle, with a stitch marker placed to track the beginning of each round. The pattern is worked over a simple four-round repeat, making it easy to memorize and ideal for knitters of all experience levels who are comfortable with circular knitting.

Stitches and Techniques Used

• Knit stitch – worked in rounds to create smooth Stockinette fabric panels
• Purl stitch – worked in rounds to create raised, textural ridges of Reverse Stockinette
• Circular knitting (knitting in the round) – the entire scarf is worked as a seamless tube using long circular needles
• Casting on and joining in the round – care is taken not to twist the cast-on edge before joining
• Casting off – a standard cast-off closes the tube at the end of the pattern
• Darning in ends – minimal finishing is required, with only loose ends to weave in

The four-round stitch repeat alternates between two knit rounds and two purl rounds, creating a bold, ridged texture that runs horizontally around the tube. When worked in the round, knitting produces Stockinette and purling produces Reverse Stockinette, so the resulting fabric has a pleasing interplay of smooth and ridged bands. This repeat is worked six times in full, followed by one final repetition of rounds one and two, before casting off. The simplicity of the stitch pattern allows the yarn itself to take center stage.

Materials

• Yarn: Ella Rae Lush Merino, shade #109 — 500g required. This is a super chunky weight yarn, known for its soft, plush merino fiber content that knits up quickly and produces a sumptuously cozy fabric.
• Needles: One set of long circular needles, size 10mm (US 15). The long cable is essential to accommodate the 120 cast-on stitches comfortably in the round.

Tension / Gauge

The stated tension for this pattern is 7 stitches and 10 rows over 10cm (4 inches) of Stockinette stitch using 10mm needles. As with all knitting projects, checking your gauge before beginning is recommended to ensure the finished dimensions match those stated in the pattern. Because the yarn is super chunky, even small variations in needle size or knitting style can affect the final measurements noticeably.

Project Summary

The Avia Scarf in Ella Rae Lush Merino is a quick, rewarding knit that suits beginners and experienced knitters alike. Its seamless tubular construction, bold ridged texture, and super chunky yarn weight mean that this scarf can be completed in just a few satisfying knitting sessions. The result is a thick, cozy, double-layered scarf with a professional finish — a perfect introduction to circular knitting or a relaxing project for those looking for a mindful, repetitive make in a beautiful