Lina Scarf in Rowan Cotton Cashmere - Downloadable PDF

Lina Scarf in Rowan Cotton Cashmere by Annika Andrea Wolke – Pattern Summary

The Lina Scarf is a beautifully textured knitted scarf designed by Annika Andrea Wolke and published by Rowan. Available as a free downloadable PDF (pattern reference ROWEB-03624), this intermediate-level knitting pattern is worked in Rowan Cotton Cashmere DK weight yarn and offers knitters a choice between two distinct colourway options: a classic two colour version and a more vibrant five colour version. Both versions produce a scarf with an elegant combination of stitch textures, making it a versatile accessory suitable for a range of seasons.

What Is Being Made

The finished project is a knitted scarf worked flat on a single pair of needles. The design features a repeating six-row stitch pattern that combines stockinette sections with a decorative eyelet row, creating a delicate lace-like detail that runs throughout the length of the scarf. The stripe sequences in both colourway versions add visual rhythm and interest, making this scarf a rewarding project for knitters who enjoy colour work without the complexity of stranded or intarsia techniques.

Colourway Options

Two Colour Version

The two colour version uses a bold, high-contrast palette worked in just two shades of Rowan Cotton Cashmere:

• Yarn A – Harbour Blue (shade 223): 5 x 50gm balls
• Yarn B – Paper (shade 210): 1 x 50gm ball

The dominant Harbour Blue is punctuated by crisp stripes of Paper, a soft neutral, creating a clean and contemporary look ideal for everyday wear.

Five Colour Version

The five colour version is a more playful and colourful interpretation of the same pattern, using five shades of Rowan Cotton Cashmere:

• Yarn A – Coral Spice (shade 214): 1 x 50gm ball
• Yarn B – Paper (shade 210): 2 x 50gm balls
• Yarn C – Linden Green (shade 220): 1 x 50gm ball
• Yarn D – Morning Sky (shade 221): 1 x 50gm ball
• Yarn E – Harbour Blue (shade 223): 4 x 50gm balls

The combination of warm and cool tones — from the earthy Coral Spice and fresh Linden Green to the airy Morning Sky and deep Harbour Blue — gives this version a lively, modern palette that works beautifully across the stripe repeat.

Materials

Yarn

Both versions are worked in Rowan Cotton Cashmere, a luxurious DK weight yarn that blends the breathability and stitch definition of cotton with the soft warmth of cashmere. This makes it an excellent choice for a scarf that is lightweight yet comfortable against the skin. The yarn is sold in 50gm balls.

Needles

The pattern calls for 1 pair of 4mm (UK no. 8 / US 6) straight needles. This needle size is standard for DK weight yarn and produces a fabric with good drape and stitch clarity, which is particularly important for the eyelet detail to show effectively.

Tension

Achieving the correct tension is important for the finished dimensions of the scarf. The pattern specifies:

• 20 stitches and 28 rows to 10 cm measured over stockinette stitch (stocking stitch)
• 20 stitches and 34 rows to 10 cm measured over the pattern stitch

Knitters are encouraged to work a tension swatch before beginning, as the