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Product Description
The Snowflake infinity scarf features a tesselating snowflake design based on traditional Scandinavian knitting. The infinity scarf is designed to be long enough to wrap round the neck twice for extra warmth. The Snowflake infinity scarf is knitted as a long tube in the round with the pattern being incorporated using stranded colourwork. The tube is seamed at the end after blocking.
The Snowflake pattern is provided as both a chart and as written instructions.
SizesOne size: 33 cm tube circumference x 155.5 cm length circumference (13.25 in tube circumference x 62 in length circumference)
Tension20 sts and 17 rnds = 10 cm (4 in) in pattern worked in the rnd on 5 mm (US 8) needle(s) after wet blocking, or size needed to obtain correct tension gauge before blocking is 20 sts and 20 rnds to 10 cm (4 in)
Snowflake Infinity Scarf by Vikki Bird
What is Being Made
The Snowflake Infinity Scarf is a long, tubular cowl designed to wrap around the neck twice for enhanced warmth and comfort. This downloadable knitting pattern features a tessellating snowflake design inspired by traditional Scandinavian knitting techniques. The finished scarf measures 33 cm in tube circumference and 155.5 cm in total length (13.25 inches circumference by 62 inches length), making it ideal for layering and cold-weather wear.
Knitting Techniques and Construction
This intermediate-level project is knitted as a long tube worked in the round, which creates a seamless circular construction for most of the garment. The pattern incorporates stranded colorwork, a traditional technique where two colors of yarn are carried simultaneously to create the tessellating snowflake motif. After the knitting is complete, the tube is blocked to set the stitches and even out the fabric, then seamed at the end to join the cast-on and bind-off edges together, creating the finished infinity loop.
Stitches Used
- Knit stitch (k) – the primary stitch used throughout the project
- Stranded colorwork stitches – knit stitches worked with alternating yarn colors to create the snowflake pattern
Materials and Yarn Specifications
This pattern calls for aran weight yarn, which provides excellent drape and warmth for a winter accessory. The project is worked on double-pointed needles (DPNs), which are essential for knitting seamlessly in the round. The pattern is provided in two formats – both charted instructions and written row-by-row instructions – allowing knitters to choose their preferred method of following the design.
Pattern Details
Designed by independent designer Vikki Bird, this cowl pattern is available as a downloadable PDF. The one-size design accommodates most adult wearers with its generous length, and the intermediate difficulty level makes it suitable for knitters with experience in basic techniques who are ready to explore colorwork methods.
```Specifications
| Brand: | Independent Designer |
| Yarn Weight: | Aran |
| Featured Products: | Rico Essentials Soft Merino Aran |
| Pages: | 0 |
| Designer: | Vikki Bird |
| Craft: | Knitting |
| Format: | Downloadable PDF |
| Languages: | English |
| Number of Patterns: | 1 |
| Skill Level: | Intermediate |
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