Estiva

Estiva Asymmetric Triangular Scarf by Martha Wissing

What Is Being Made

The Estiva is an asymmetric triangular scarf designed by Martha Wissing. This downloadable knitting pattern creates a generous wingspan of 72 inches (183 cm) with a depth of 15 inches (38 cm), making it a versatile accessory suitable for various styling options. The triangular construction and asymmetric shaping provide visual interest and modern design appeal.

Construction Method

This scarf is knit on the bias, a technique that creates diagonal lines and inherent stretch in the finished fabric. Bias knitting involves increasing and decreasing stitches strategically to build the triangular shape while working from a small cast-on edge outward. The pattern uses a straightforward increase and decrease method that builds the scarf gradually, making it an engaging project for intermediate knitters.

Stitches and Stitch Patterns Used

The Estiva features garter stitch as its primary stitch, which creates a reversible, textured fabric with horizontal ridges. Garter stitch is formed by knitting every row, making it ideal for beginners and intermediate knitters. The pattern incorporates varying eyelet pattern rows throughout the design, which add visual interest and delicate openwork details to the scarf.

Specific stitches employed in the pattern include:

• K2tog (knit 2 stitches together) – a right-leaning decrease that reduces stitch count
• Kfbf (knit front, back, and front) – an increase stitch that creates 2 additional stitches from 1 stitch
• Yo (yarn over) – creates eyelet holes and contributes to the openwork pattern rows

Materials and Tools

The Estiva scarf is designed to be knit with one cake of Berroco Estiva yarn in colorway #2617 Tomato, which provides 150 grams and 336 yards of yarn—sufficient yardage for the complete project. Berroco Estiva is a quality yarn choice that works well with the garter stitch and eyelet pattern construction.

Knitting needles required are size 11 (8 mm) in either straight or circular configuration. The pattern recommends checking gauge before beginning: 13 stitches and 26 rows should measure 4 inches (10.2 cm) in garter stitch. Proper gauge ensures the finished scarf meets the specified wingspan and depth measurements.

Skill Level and Pattern Details

Although the product attributes indicate intermediate difficulty, the pattern itself is labeled as Easy skill level, making it accessible to knitters with basic experience. The project begins with a simple 6-stitch cast-on and uses a repeating two-row pattern (rows 3 and 4) that continues until the scarf reaches 40 stitches on the needle. This straightforward, repetitive structure makes it an excellent project for knitters looking to build confidence while creating a beautiful, wearable finished piece.