Blanket Scarf - Knitting Pattern For Women in Debbie Bliss Cashmerino Chunky by Debbie Bliss

Debbie Bliss Blanket Scarf Knitting Pattern – Chunky Colorblock Scarf for Women

This downloadable PDF knitting pattern by Debbie Bliss guides knitters through creating a generously sized blanket scarf measuring approximately 30cm/12in wide by 170cm/67in long. The finished piece has the cozy, oversized proportions of a true blanket scarf, making it a versatile cold-weather accessory that can be worn draped, wrapped, or folded. The design is rated intermediate in difficulty, making it an excellent project for knitters who are comfortable with basic techniques and ready to work with a structured stitch pattern and multiple yarn colors.

Design Overview

The blanket scarf is a single statement accessory worked as one long, flat rectangle. Its visual impact comes from the use of six distinct colorways of Debbie Bliss Cashmerino Chunky yarn, creating a rich, colorblock or striped aesthetic that is both bold and sophisticated. The combination of warm and cool tones — including burgundy, gold, burnt orange, pearl, sky, and silver — gives the scarf a palette that transitions beautifully across seasons and complements a wide range of outerwear.

Techniques and Construction

The scarf is worked flat, meaning it is knitted back and forth in rows on a standard pair of straight needles rather than in the round. This is the most accessible construction method for rectangular accessories and results in a neat, even fabric with clean selvedge edges on both sides. Working flat also makes it straightforward to manage color changes between the six yarn shades.

Stitches and Methods Used

• Cast on: The scarf begins with a cast on of 45 stitches using the main color, Burgundy (A), establishing the full width of the piece from the very first row.
• Knit (k) and Purl (p): Both fundamental knitting stitches are used throughout the pattern, forming the basis of the stitch pattern (abbreviated as patt in the instructions).
• Stocking stitch (st st): Also known as stockinette stitch in US terminology, this classic combination of alternating knit and purl rows creates a smooth, V-textured fabric on the right side. It is referenced in the pattern's tension/gauge section as the benchmark stitch.
• Pfb (purl into back and front of next stitch): This increase technique is included in the abbreviations, indicating it is used at specific points in the pattern to shape or add stitches within the design.
• Slip stitch (sl): Slipping stitches without working them is a technique often used in colorwork or textured patterns to create clean lines, carry yarn neatly, or form a specific visual effect within the stitch pattern.
• Yarn round needle (yrn / yo): This technique creates a deliberate yarn-over, which can introduce a decorative eyelet or serve a functional role within the stitch pattern repeat.
• Cast off (bind off): The standard method for finishing and securing all live stitches at the end of the scarf.

Tension and Gauge

The pattern specifies a tension of 23 stitches and 17 rows to 10cm/4in over the stitch pattern using 7mm (US 10½) needles. Achieving this gauge is important for ensuring the scarf reaches its intended dimensions of 30cm wide by 170cm long. Knitters are encouraged to work a tension swatch before beginning, as individual knitting style can vary.

Materials Required

Yarn

The pattern calls for Debbie Bliss Cashmerino Chunky, a luxurious chunky weight yarn that blends the softness of cashmere with the practicality of merino wool and microfibre. This combination gives the finished scarf exceptional warmth, drape, and a beautifully soft hand feel against the skin — ideal for a scarf worn close to the face and neck. Each ball weighs 50g/1¾oz, and the pattern requires 2 balls of each of the following six colors:

• Burgundy 19 (Color A) – a deep, rich red-purple tone
• Pearl 23