One More Chapter: Easy to Knit Reversible Winter Scarf and Wrap Knitting Pattern
The One More Chapter scarf and shawl knitting pattern features a 12-row repeat stitch pattern that creates an interesting, reversible design.
This scarf is easy to knit with worsted #4 weight yarn. The pattern uses only knit and purl stitches. After a few inches of knitting you may find you don’t need to refer to the written directions. It’s a great on-the-go project!
One More Chapter scarf and shawl knitting pattern includes instructions for four sizes: 6.5” wide scarf, 9” wide scarf, 10” wide scarf and a 16” wide wrap / shawl.
This scarf (or shawl) knitting pattern is suitable for men or women, adults, teens or young children. Select the size that works best for the person who will wear the scarf.
One More Chapter winter scarf & shawl knitting pattern by Fifty Four Ten Studio. CLICK HERE TO BUY THE PATTERN
INSPIRATION FOR THE PATTERN NAME:
The repeating geometric stitch pattern in the One More Chapter scarf knitting pattern reminds me of chapters in a book.
Anyone who enjoys reading a great book knows the feeling of wanting to read one more chapter… when you simply have to know what happens next.
As I write this, today is the last day of 2024. We all share in the experience of marking the end of one year and the beginning of another. While we reflect on the year behind, it’s also common to think about our personal goals, resolutions and wishes for the new year. And, when the calendar turns to January 1st… so begins one more chapter… and the discovery of what happens next.
READING SUGGESTIONS:
If you are looking for reading suggestions … see some of my favorite books that I have enjoyed in recent years in my blog post, on Amazon or on Bookshop.org.
One More Chapter scarf is easy to knit with worsted #4 weight yarn. I used Urth Harvest Worsted yarn in the ‘Thyme’ (light gray) colorway. Buy the PDF knitting pattern on my website or on Raverly.
REVERSIBLE SCARF:
The reversible stitch pattern is perfect for a winter scarf. It’s easy to wrap the scarf around and layer it without worrying about the “right side” showing.
Here’s a look at both sides of this reversible scarf design…
One More Chapter reversible scarf knitting pattern for worsted weight yarn. This scarf is easy to knit with only knit and purl stitches.
INSTRUCTIONS FOR FOUR SIZES:
Approximate sizes using worsted #4 weight yarn, after blocking...
Narrow Scarf: 6.5” wide x 69” long
Medium Scarf: 9” wide x 69” long
Wide Scarf: 10” wide x 69” long
Wrap / Shawl: 16” wide x 71” long
Any of the sizes may be made longer by adding pattern repeats. Each pattern repeat adds about 2” to the length of the project.
The pattern includes details on how to adjust the width of any size.
Finished size may vary depending on yarn weight and gauge used.
So far it’s only snowed one time this winter at our house. The next day, I threw on this new scarf to get outside for a few photos before the snow melted. Buy the PDF knitting pattern on my website or on Raverly.
WORSTED #4 WEIGHT YARN:
The stitch pattern will look attractive with a solid color yarn or gently variegated hand dyed #4 weight worsted yarns.
The yardage of worsted #4 weight yarn needed for each size:
Narrow Scarf: 410 - 430 yards
Medium Scarf: 570 - 590 yards
Wide Scarf: 630 - 650 yards
Wrap / Shawl: 1050 - 1100 yards
This pattern will work well with many worsted #4 weight yarns.
The stitch pattern shows up nicely with a light colorway. However, I think this pattern will also work well with medium or darker shades in a solid or nearly solid colorway.
Be sure to buy additional yarn if you plan to add length to your project. Pattern includes estimates for additional yardage needed to make each size longer.
Finished size and amount of yarn needed may vary depending on yarn choice and gauge.
YARN USED FOR THIS LIGHT GRAY SCARF:
I used three skeins of Urth Harvest Worsted in the ‘Thyme’ colorway to make the 10” Wide Scarf. I purchased this yarn at Suncoast Yarns in Tampa, Florida. Urth Harvest Worsted yarn is 100% extra fine merino wool which is dyed by hand in Turkey. Each skein has 220 yards. It’s a lovely yarn with a soft texture and nice stitch definition.
Look for Urth Yarns at many Local Yarn Stores or shop online at Jimmy Beans Wool.
One More Chapter scarf and shawl knitting pattern for worsted weight yarn. The stitch pattern shows up beautifully with Urth Harvest Worsted in the ‘Thyme’ colorway. Buy the PDF knitting pattern on my website or on Raverly.
OTHER YARN SUGGESTIONS:
This scarf and shawl knitting pattern will work well with many worsted #4 weight yarns. The stitch pattern will show best with smooth yarn in a solid color or gently variegated hand dyed yarn. Some suggestions include:
Berroco Vintage (52% Acrylic / 40% Wool / 8% Nylon) – Soft, pleasing texture with great stitch definition. Available in more than 90 attractive colorways. Shop: Jimmy Beans Wool | Local Yarn Shops
Malabrigo Rios (100% Superwash Merino) - A very popular hand-dyed yarn that is available in a wide range of interesting colorways. For best appearance of the stitch pattern, choose a nearly solid or gently variegated colorway. Be sure to block finished project to gauge as the superwash yarn does stretch when wet. Shop: Local Yarn Shops | Jimmy Beans Wool
Knit Picks Swish Worsted (100% Superwash Merino Wool) - With more than 45,000 projects shared on Ravelry this yarn appears to be one of the top three most actively used superwash wool yarns on the market. Available in more than 45 colorways. Shop: Exclusively from KnitPicks.com
Blue Sky Fibers Woolstok (100% Fine Highland Wool) - A luxurious yarn with excellent stitch definition. More than 25 beautiful colorways available in 123 yard skeins. Shop: Yarn Social in Kansas City in person & online | Jimmy Beans Wool | Local Yarn Shops
GAUGE:
Pattern stitch with US size 7 knitting needles: approximately 20 stitches & 25 rows = 4”
Instructions for testing gauge included in the pattern.
Exact gauge is not essential. However, this stitch pattern will look best with fairly tight stitches. Select the needle size that gives the best appearance for your yarn and knitting tension.
Keep in mind that a significantly different gauge may require more yarn.
Buy the “One More Chapter” scarf knitting pattern on my website or on Raverly.
KNITTING NEEDLES:
I used US size 7 knitting needles.
The scarf or shawl is knit flat, in one piece. Straight or circular knitting needles may be used.
Choose the needle size that gives the best appearance with your yarn and your knitting tension. This design will look best with fairly tight stitches.
I used US 7 knitting needles, two ring markers and one clip on marker. The clip on marker helps me remember which side is the “right side” of the project… which is essential with a reversible stitch pattern. The project looks exactly the same on both sides so it’s nice to have a visual reminder to make sure I’m working the correct row of instructions. The yarn is Urth Harvest Worsted in the ‘Thyme’ colorway. It’s lovely!
EASY KNITTING PATTERN:
This pattern is easy to knit for a confident knitter.
The 12-row repeat pattern uses only knit and purl stitches.
You will need to know how to cast on stitches, knit and purl confidently, read a row by row knitting pattern, bind off stitches and weave in ends.
BLOCKING HIGHLY RECOMMENDED:
For best appearance, blocking of finished knitting is highly recommended. Click here to see my blog post with tips on blocking.
When blocking the project… use the stitch gauge as a guide when arranging the knitting and resist the temptation to stretch out the knitting.
If your project starts to shrink and scallop at the edges as it dries (as shown in the photo below) remove the pins and allow the knitting to relax on the blocking mats. Most likely, the yarn will relax and the knitting will shrink back to a more desirable appearance. If it doesn’t… soak the knitting in water again and repeat the blocking process.
This is a sign that the knitting has been stretched too much on the blocking mats! When my Get in Touch scarf was drying on the blocking mats, the knitting started shrinking and pulling away from the blocking pins. I removed the pins and left the scarf on the blocking mats. Soon, the edges relaxed and were no longer wavy.
The goal with blocking is to make the stitch pattern look more distinctive without stretching the project too much.
A couple years ago, I purchased a boxed set of Hephaestus Crafts blocking mats that includes nine 12” white mats with grid lines, blocking pins and a tape measure. The grid lines are very helpful for arranging the knitting so the edges are straight.
WHERE TO BUY THE KNITTING PATTERN:
On the Fifty Four Ten Studio website: Click here to buy the PDF pattern!
Ravelry: Click here to buy the pattern and add it to your Ravelry library.
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Thoughts of You scarf and wrap knitting pattern is easy to knit with worsted weight yarn. A 10-row repeat stitch pattern creates a modern geometric design that is reversible. I used Malabrigo Rios in the ‘Fresco y Seco’ colorway.
Get all the details and purchase the PDF knitting pattern on my website or on Ravelry.
Thoughts of You reversible winter scarf knitting pattern for worsted #4 weight yarn. This pattern has instructions for multiple scarf and shawl sizes. Click here to get details and purchase the pattern.
As the year comes to a close… I’m reflecting on time spent with friends and family, holidays celebrated, craft projects completed (and many that were not!), yarn stores visited… and three new blanket patterns published.
In case you missed any of my knitting patterns released in 2024… click the links below to get all the details:
Now… I’m looking ahead to 2025! I have a long list of knitting projects to finish... and many more than I want to start. Trying my best to keep working through my stash of yarn!
Thank you so much for reading and for your interest in my knitting patterns! It means so much to see knitters choose to use my patterns for their knitting projects.
Wishing you a joyful and peaceful new year that includes lots of time for knitting!
