Mustard Maxi scarf stole with Tassels / Echarpe

Mustard Maxi Scarf Stole with Tassels by Lilith Creation

Project Overview

This downloadable knitting pattern creates a luxurious mustard-colored maxi scarf stole featuring decorative tassels. The finished piece measures approximately 162 cm (64 inches) in length and 37 cm (14.5 inches) in width after wet blocking, making it an elegant accessory suitable for layering or draping. The design is classified as beginner to intermediate difficulty, though the pattern notes that the version without tassels is accessible to beginners.

Yarn Materials

This pattern combines two premium yarns from Garnstudio to create a sophisticated texture and color palette:

• Drops Eskimo in color no. 85 Curry mix (100% Wool, 14 ply / super bulky weight): 8 skeins required. Each skein weighs 1.8 oz (50 g) and contains approximately 55 yards (50 meters).
• Drops Brushed Alpaca Silk in color no. 19 Curry (77% Alpaca, 23% Silk, 10 ply / aran worsted weight): 2 skeins required. Each skein weighs 0.9 oz (25 g) and contains approximately 153 yards (140 meters).

The combination of wool with alpaca and silk creates a luxurious blend that provides warmth, softness, and subtle sheen.

Needles and Gauge

The pattern calls for US 19 / 15 mm needles. The yarn is worked with three strands held together: 2 strands of Drops Eskimo combined with 1 strand of Brushed Alpaca Silk. This multi-strand technique creates a substantial, textured fabric.

The gauge is 6 stitches by 10 rows over a 4-inch (10 cm) square in Stockinette Stitch.

Knitting Techniques and Stitches

This pattern employs fundamental knitting techniques suitable for crafters developing their skills:

• Stockinette Stitch: The primary stitch structure, created by alternating knit and purl rows to produce the classic smooth, V-textured fabric.
• Knit (K): The basic knit stitch used throughout the pattern.
• Purl (P): The reverse of the knit stitch, used to create texture and pattern variation.
• Yarn Over (YO): A decorative increase that creates intentional holes or eyelets in the fabric, adding visual interest and lace-like qualities.
• Knit Two Together (K2tog): A right-leaning decrease that reduces stitch count and shapes the fabric.
• Slip Slip Knit (SSK): A left-leaning decrease performed by slipping one stitch, knitting one stitch, then passing the slipped stitch over the knitted stitch. This technique provides a balanced, symmetrical appearance when paired with K2tog decreases.

The pattern diagram indicates a complex arrangement of these stitches across 23 rows and 133 columns, creating an intricate lace or textured design element within the scarf structure.

Pattern Construction

The pattern includes detailed stitch diagrams showing the precise placement of knit, purl, yarn over, and decrease stitches. The multi-row, multi-stitch repeat creates visual texture and dimension throughout the finished piece. The tassels mentioned in the title add a decorative finishing touch to the ends of the scarf.

Finished Dimensions

After wet blocking, the completed scarf measures 162 cm (64 inches) long and 37 cm (14.5 inches) wide, providing substantial coverage and drape suitable for a versatile stole-style accessory.