Callie Scarf in Rowan Merino Aria & Soft Boucle - Downloadable PDF

Callie Scarf in Rowan Merino Aria & Soft Boucle by Georgia Farrell

The Callie Scarf is a beautifully textured knitted scarf designed by Georgia Farrell for Rowan. This pattern is available as a downloadable PDF and is rated as a beginner-level project, making it an ideal starting point for those new to knitting or anyone looking for a satisfying, straightforward make. The finished scarf is a generous 19 cm wide and 240 cm long, creating a luxuriously lengthy wrap that can be styled in multiple ways.

Design Overview

The Callie Scarf is worked entirely in a simple rib stitch, producing a fabric with natural elasticity and a pleasing, rhythmic texture. The real magic of this design lies in its yarn combination: two strands are held together throughout — one of Rowan Merino Aria and one of Rowan Soft Boucle — creating a rich, dimensional fabric that blends smooth merino with the characterful, looped texture of boucle. The result is a scarf that looks and feels far more complex than its simple construction suggests.

Yarns and Materials

• Yarn A: Rowan Merino Aria in shade Bear 42 — 3 x 50g balls (Aran weight)
• Yarn B: Rowan Soft Boucle in shade Bear 604 — 3 x 50g balls (Lace weight)
• Needles: 1 pair of size 10 (US) knitting needles

The combination of an aran-weight merino with a lace-weight boucle held together is a clever design choice. The Merino Aria provides structure, warmth, and a smooth base, while the Soft Boucle adds a cloud-like, looped surface texture that gives the scarf its distinctive tactile quality. Both yarns are worked simultaneously throughout the entire pattern.

Techniques and Stitches Used

• Cast on: 20 stitches using both yarns held together
• Rib stitch: A 1x1 rib (knit 1, purl 1) forms the foundation of the fabric, worked consistently throughout
• Slipped stitch edge: On every row, the first stitch is slipped as if to knit, creating a neat, tidy selvedge along both long edges of the scarf
• Holding two yarns together: One strand of Yarn A and one strand of Yarn B are held and worked together as a single yarn throughout
• Bind off in rib: Stitches are cast off in pattern to maintain the elasticity and appearance of the ribbed fabric
• Finishing: Pressing as described in the Rowan information sheet, following standard Rowan finishing guidelines

Gauge and Sizing

The recommended tension/gauge is 10½ stitches and 13 rows over 10 cm in rib stitch on size 10 needles, using one strand each of Yarn A and Yarn B held together. Achieving the correct gauge ensures the scarf reaches its intended finished dimensions of 19 cm wide by 240 cm long.

Why Knitters Will Love This Pattern

The Callie Scarf by Georgia Farrell is the perfect project for beginner knitters who want to produce something that looks and feels luxurious without needing to master complex techniques. The repetitive nature of the 1x1 rib stitch makes it meditative and easy to memorise, while the combination of Rowan Merino Aria and Rowan Soft Boucle ensures a high-end, boutique finish. The tonal pairing of Bear 42 and Bear 604 creates a harmonious, warm neutral palette that suits a