Molly

Molly Knit Scarf by Susan Mills Knits

What Is Being Made

Molly is a long, ruffled edge scarf designed by Susan Mills and published in The Best of Liberty Wool (so far...) collection. This downloadable knitting pattern creates an elegant accessory featuring a distinctive ribbed center panel with decorative ruffled edges along the length. The finished scarf measures 5¼ inches wide by 72 inches long when unstretched, making it a versatile accessory suitable for various styling options.

Knitting Techniques Used

The Molly scarf employs short row shaping as its primary construction technique. Short rows are worked strategically to create the ruffled edge effect while maintaining a structured ribbed center. When working short rows in this pattern, each wrapped stitch is worked together with its wrap to ensure a seamless finish. The combination of short rows with traditional knit and purl stitches creates dimensional texture and visual interest throughout the scarf's length.

Stitches and Stitch Pattern

The pattern utilizes fundamental knitting stitches combined in a repeating four-row sequence:

• Knit stitch (k)
• Purl stitch (p)
• Ribbed pattern: (k2, p2) repeat worked three times across the center section
• Wrap and turn (w & t) for short row shaping

The four-row repeat is worked continuously until the scarf reaches the desired length of 72 inches. The ribbed center (k2, p2) creates vertical columns of texture, while the short rows in the outer sections produce the characteristic ruffled edges.

Materials: Yarn and Needles

This pattern calls for Liberty Wool Print by Classic Elite Yarns, a worsted weight yarn composed of 100% washable wool. The yarn is available in 50-gram balls with approximately 122 yards per ball. Four balls are required to complete the scarf at the finished measurements. The pattern was photographed in three colorway options: 7866 Chintz, 7802 Art Deco Wavelength, and 7893 Rainforest.

Knitting needles required are one pair of US size 7 (4.5 mm) needles, or the size needed to obtain the correct gauge for the yarn being used.

Skill Level and Finishing

While the pattern is categorized as intermediate difficulty, it employs fundamental techniques that knitters can master with attention to the short row instructions. After completing all rows, bind off all stitches and weave in ends. Blocking is optional but recommended to enhance the finished appearance and help the ruffled edges lay smoothly.