What you'll need
| One size only: | 22” (56cm) wide (circumference)- 35” (89cm) long |
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UK Alpaca Alpaca Baby DK - Parchment, Gold
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5 |
Product Description
This fairisle infinity scarf is inspired by oak trees and the squirrels that like to play in them! The fairisle detail makes up roughly one third of the infinity scarf loop, and the rest is knit plain in the background colour to show off the fairisle section.
The scarf is knit in the round with 4.00mm (US 6) 40cm (16”) circular needles from the bottom up from an invisible cast on. Once the desired length is reached the final row is grafted onto the cast on edge using Kitchener Stitch in order to create a seamless loop for the infinity scarf.
The sample is knit with DK yarn, Alpaca Superfine (75 alpaca, 25% wool) with two colours: 4 balls of Parchment and 1 ball of Gold. One ball is 50 grams / 112 meters. A heavier or lighter weight yarn could be used alternatively to make for a heavier or lighter cowl. It is recommended to select two yarns with enough contrast so that the fairisle stands out.
Hope you enjoy the pattern! Happy knitting!
Squirrels in the Oak Tree Cowl by MunroSisters3
Project Overview
The Squirrels in the Oak Tree Cowl is an intermediate-level knitting pattern designed by Fiona Munro from MunroSisters3. This downloadable PDF pattern creates a luxurious infinity cowl that combines comfort with visual interest through colorwork design.
What Is Being Made
This pattern produces a circular infinity cowl—a continuous loop garment worn around the neck. The finished cowl measures 22 inches (56 centimeters) in circumference and 35 inches (89 centimeters) in length, making it a generous cowl suitable for layering or wrapping around the neck multiple times for added warmth and texture.
Knitting Techniques Used
- Circular knitting: The pattern is worked in the round using circular needles to create a seamless, tubular construction
- Colorwork: The design incorporates a contrast color (CC) worked into the main color (MC) to create the squirrel and oak tree motif
- Invisible cast-on: The pattern begins with an invisible cast-on technique, allowing for seamless joining at the end
- Kitchener Stitch: Used to graft the final stitches to the invisible cast-on edge, creating a continuous circular loop without a visible seam
- Wet blocking: The finished cowl is wet-blocked to measurements using pins to set the shape and even out the stitches
Stitches and Stitch Patterns
- Stockinette stitch: The primary stitch pattern, worked in the round (knit all rounds) to create a smooth, flat fabric
- Gauge: 24 stitches and 24 rows over 4 inches (10 centimeters) in stockinette stitch
Materials and Yarn Specifications
The pattern calls for Alpaca Superfine Double Knitting yarn (DK weight), a luxurious blend of 75% alpaca and 25% wool. This fiber combination provides softness and warmth while maintaining structure. The yardage is 112 meters per 50-gram ball.
- Main Color (MC): 4 balls of Parchment
- Contrast Color (CC): 1 ball of Gold
The color palette of Parchment with Gold accents creates a warm, natural aesthetic that complements the squirrel and oak tree theme of the design.
Needles and Tools
- Circular needles: 4.00mm (US 6) in 40-centimeter (16-inch) length, or size needed to obtain gauge
- Tapestry needle: For weaving in ends and grafting stitches using Kitchener Stitch
Difficulty Level
Rated as intermediate, this pattern is suitable for knitters with experience in basic techniques who are ready to tackle colorwork, circular knitting, and finishing techniques such as Kitchener Stitch grafting. The combination of these skills makes it an excellent project for building advanced knitting competency.
Specifications
| Brand: | Independent Designer |
| Yarn Weight: | DK | Light Worsted |
| Pages: | 3 |
| Designer: | MunroSisters3 |
| Craft: | Knitting |
| Format: | Downloadable PDF |
| Languages: | English |
| Number of Patterns: | 1 |
| Skill Level: | Intermediate |
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