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Wolfe Scarf in Rowan Softyak DK

What is Being Made

The Wolfe Scarf is a knitted accessory designed by Martin Storey, measuring 47.5 cm wide by 220 cm long. This intermediate-level scarf is created using a multi-colored stranded knitting technique with three coordinating yarn colors from the Rowan Softyak DK range, producing a sophisticated colorwork pattern suitable for confident knitters.

Techniques Used

This design employs stranded knitting (also known as Fair Isle or multi-color knitting), a technique where multiple yarn colors are carried along the edges of the work. The pattern requires knitters to follow color changes across rows while maintaining even tension and managing multiple yarn strands. The instructions specify that non-working yarns should be carried along the edge of the fabric, with yarn colors crossed at each color change to prevent loose loops and ensure structural integrity.

Stitches Used

The Wolfe Scarf features a textured stitch pattern combining knit and purl stitches in a repeating sequence. The pattern alternates between sections of garter stitch (knit on right-side rows, purl on wrong-side rows) and reverse stockinette stitch, creating visual interest and dimensional texture. The repeat pattern involves groups of 8 knit stitches alternating with 6 purl stitches, with edge stitches worked in garter stitch for neat selvages. This combination of knit and purl stitches produces the characteristic raised and recessed surface typical of textured colorwork scarves.

Materials

• Yarn: Rowan Softyak DK in three colors: Cream (color A, 6 x 50g balls), Submarine (color B, 3 x 50g balls), and Tuscan Red (color C, 3 x 50g balls). DK weight yarn is a medium-weight yarn suitable for garments with good stitch definition.
• Needles: One pair of size 4 (US 6 / 3.5mm) knitting needles
• Gauge: 22 stitches and 40 rows over 10 cm measured in the textured stitch pattern using size 4 needles
• Cast-on: 104 stitches

Pattern Overview

The scarf begins with a cast-on of 104 stitches and is worked in rows using the three-color stranded knitting technique. The pattern repeats across multiple rows, with each color introduced in sequence to build the colorwork design. Knitters must maintain consistent tension across all three yarn colors and carefully manage the carried yarns to create an even, professional appearance on both sides of the fabric. The finished scarf provides a versatile accessory combining color, texture, and intermediate-level technical skill.