Cabin Retreat Scarf in Imperial Yarn Willamette - PC75 - Downloadable PDF

Cabin Retreat Scarf in Imperial Yarn Willamette – Pattern PC75 by Deborah Newton

The Cabin Retreat Scarf (PC75) is a cozy, textured knitted scarf designed by Deborah Newton and published by Imperial Yarn. Rated Easy, this pattern is an excellent choice for beginner knitters looking to build confidence with colorwork and simple stitch patterns while producing a stylish, wearable accessory. The pattern includes two size options — a Short version and a Long version — and two distinct colorway combinations, giving knitters meaningful variety within a single download.

What Is Being Made

This pattern produces a knitted scarf worked in a classic, cabin-inspired aesthetic. The finished scarf is 8¼ inches (21 cm) wide in both sizes. The Short version measures 61 inches (155 cm) in length, while the Long version stretches to an impressive 95 inches (241.5 cm) — long enough to wrap generously or drape with ease. The pattern was shown in two colorways: the Short scarf in #04 Charcoal (C1), #23 Black (C2), and #105 Dandelion (C3), and the Long scarf in #02 Pearl Gray (C1), #02 Natural (C2), and #106 Montana (C3).

Techniques Used

• Colorwork with multiple colors: The scarf uses three colors (C1, C2, and C3) worked in a structured sequence of stripes and patterned sections. Managing multiple colors is made approachable by a key technique note: C3 is carried loosely up the side of the scarf rather than cut between uses, which significantly reduces the number of ends to weave in at finishing.
• Working from charts: The pattern includes at least two stitch charts — Chart A and Chart B — each with its own gauge, meaning knitters practice reading and switching between charted stitch patterns within a single project.
• Garter stitch stripes: Sections of classic garter stitch are incorporated, providing textural contrast and visual rhythm throughout the scarf.
• Gauge checking: Because the pattern uses three different stitch structures — Chart A, Chart B, and Garter Stitch — each with its own gauge, knitters are strongly encouraged to swatch carefully before casting on.
• Cast-on and finishing: The scarf begins with a straightforward cast-on of 37 stitches using C3, and finishing involves weaving in ends with a tapestry needle.

Stitches Used

• Garter Stitch: One of the most fundamental knitting stitches, garter stitch is created by knitting every row. It produces a squishy, ridged fabric with excellent drape and lies flat without curling — ideal for scarves. The gauge for garter stitch sections in this pattern is 16 stitches and 40 rows to 4 inches.
• Chart A pattern stitches: A structured stitch pattern worked from a chart, with a gauge of 17 stitches and 32 rows to 4 inches.
• Chart B pattern stitches: A second charted stitch pattern with a slightly different gauge of 18 stitches and 30 rows to 4 inches, adding further textural interest to the scarf.

Materials Required

The pattern is designed specifically for Imperial Yarn Willamette, a 100% wool DK-weight yarn sold in 56g / 2 oz skeins, each approximately 105 yards (96 meters). The three-color design requires:

• C1: 2 hanks (Short) or 3 hanks (Long)
• C2: 2 hanks (Short) or 3 hanks (Long)
• C3: 1 hank (both sizes)

Knitters will need US size 9 (5.5 mm) straight or circular needles, or whatever size is needed to achieve gauge, along with a