Scarf I in Plymouth Kudo - F401

Scarf I in Plymouth Kudo – Free Knitting Pattern F401

This free downloadable knitting pattern from Plymouth Yarn Company produces a beautifully textured, elongated scarf worked in the brand's signature Kudo yarn. Designated pattern number F401 and offered free with yarn purchase, this design is an excellent project for knitters who want to explore classic lace-adjacent stitch patterns while creating a wearable, elegant accessory. The finished scarf measures approximately 6.5 inches wide by 60 inches long, making it a generously sized wrap suitable for year-round styling.

Construction and Design Overview

Rather than being worked as a single continuous piece, the scarf is cleverly constructed in two separate 30-inch sections, each cast on and worked independently before being joined at the center. This two-piece construction method keeps the knitting manageable and ensures that the decorative Feather and Fan stitch panels at each end mirror one another symmetrically, giving the finished scarf a polished, intentional look from both ends.

Each piece begins with a cast-on of 28 stitches and opens with four full repeats of the Feather and Fan pattern, establishing the decorative border before transitioning into a smooth, classic body. The border section alone provides a striking visual contrast to the simpler center, drawing the eye toward each end of the scarf when worn.

Stitches and Techniques Used

• Feather and Fan Stitch: This traditional knitting stitch creates a flowing, wave-like texture through a careful combination of decreases and yarn overs. It is worked over a multiple of 12 stitches and completed across a four-row repeat. The interplay of k2tog (knit two together) and SKP (slip one, knit one, pass slipped stitch over) decreases paired with yarn overs (yo) creates the characteristic rippled, lace-influenced fabric that gives this pattern its visual appeal.
• Stockinette Stitch: After the decorative border rows are complete, the body of each piece transitions into standard stockinette stitch — knit on right-side rows and purl on wrong-side rows — with the first and last two stitches maintained as a knit garter border on every row to prevent curling and add a clean edge.
• Three-Needle Bind-Off: The two completed 30-inch pieces are joined at their live stitches using a three-needle bind-off, a technique that simultaneously seams and binds off both pieces in a single step. This creates a neat, nearly invisible join at the center of the scarf.
• Finishing: Once joined, the scarf is completed by weaving in all ends and blocking, which opens up the Feather and Fan lace sections and evens out the stockinette body for a professional result.

Key Stitch Abbreviations Referenced

• K – Knit
• P – Purl
• K2tog – Knit two stitches together (a right-leaning decrease)
• SKP – Slip one, knit one, pass slipped stitch over (a left-leaning decrease)
• YO – Yarn over (creates an eyelet and adds a stitch)
• St st – Stockinette stitch
• Wyif – With yarn in front

Materials and Needles

The pattern calls for one 100-gram hank of Plymouth Yarn Kudo, shown in the sample in color 52. Kudo is a Plymouth Yarn specialty yarn known for its unique texture and visual interest, making it particularly well-suited to a pattern that combines simple and decorative stitch sections. The recommended needle size is US 9, which works with the yarn's weight to produce a fabric with good drape and stitch definition — important qualities for showcasing the undulating Feather and Fan border.

Who This Pattern Is For

The Scarf I in Plymouth Kudo is an ideal project for intermediate knitters comfortable with basic lace