Snowy Days are my Favorite View: Room with a View Scarf Knitting Pattern
I'm so happy to announce my new scarf and wrap knitting pattern: Room with a View.
Room with a View knitting pattern is designed for worsted weight yarn. The design features a 12-row repeat stitch pattern that creates a modern, geometric appearance that is reversible. It looks exactly the same on both sides. This design will work well for women or men.
Room with a View scarf & wrap knitting pattern: Buy the PDF instant download pattern on my website or on Ravelry.
Room with a View knitting pattern has instructions for three scarf sizes...plus a cozy wrap or shawl.
Room with a View - reversible scarf knitting pattern by Fifty Four Ten Studio. Buy the PDF knitting pattern on my website or on Ravelry.
EASY KNITTING PATTERN:
This pattern is easy to knit for a confident knitter.
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 of finished knitting is recommended. Click here to see my blog post with tips on blocking.
INSPIRATION FOR THE PATTERN NAME:
I live in the suburbs of Kansas City in the state of Kansas. The view from our house is definitely not postcard worthy. There are no mountains, wide vistas or lakes.
But, there are views to enjoy through the seasons: the flowering trees in the spring, the lovely green of the garden in the early summer (assuming we get rain!) and the explosion of fall color on the old trees in October.
My favorite view of all is on the occasional winter day when large snowflakes fall from the sky and make it feel like we're in the middle of a snow globe. Snow storms are not frequent in our part of the world...somewhere between one and six a winter depending on the year. So, snow days are often memorable.
When our college-age kids were younger they would hope for school to be canceled. And, when it was we would go sledding, build a snowman, play board games and enjoy a welcome break from the regular routine. Today, when I'm working from home and watch the snowflakes falling outside my home studio window...it brings back memories of fun snow days of years gone by.
On a snowy day a few weeks ago, my daughter helped me snap some photos of my Room with a View scarf out in our backyard. I love this close up photo where she captured the detail of the snowflakes!
Falling snow on a winter day - a favorite view from my home studio. Buy the PDF knitting pattern on my website or on Ravelry.
REVERSIBLE!
Room with a View scarf and wrap knitting pattern design is reversible! It looks exactly the same on both sides.
Room with a View scarf is reversible! The stitch pattern looks exactly the same on both sides. Buy the PDF knitting pattern on my website or on Ravelry.
INSTRUCTIONS FOR THREE SCARF SIZES + A WRAP:
Approximate sizes using worsted weight yarn, after blocking...
Narrow Scarf: 7.5” wide x 64” long
Medium Scarf: 8.75” wide x 68.5” long
Wide Scarf: 12” wide x 62” long
Wrap / Shawl: 18.5” wide x 75” long
There are instructions for several sizes to accommodate yardage you might have on hand, personal preference and size dimensions desired.
Finished size may vary depending on yarn weight and gauge used.
Any of the sizes may be made longer by adding pattern repeats. Each pattern repeat adds about 2” to the length of the project. Pattern includes estimates for additional yardage needed to make each size longer.
I love the texture of this stitch pattern! Buy the PDF knitting pattern on my website or on Ravelry.
“I’ve knit this pattern twice in the past year... the wide scarf for a friend and the wrap for myself. Love, love, love the pattern! ”
WORSTED WEIGHT YARN:
Narrow Scarf: 400 - 420 yards
Medium Scarf: 520 - 540 yards
Wide Scarf: 610 - 630 yards
Wrap: 1200 - 1250 yards
Be sure to buy additional yarn if you plan to add length to your project.
The pattern may also be used with slightly lighter or heavier weight yarns. Select the needle size that gives the best appearance for your yarn and knitting tension. Finished size and amount of yarn needed may vary depending on yarn choice and gauge….so buy extra yarn just in case!
I made the Wide Scarf size using three skeins of Malabrigo Rios worsted weight yarn in the 'Reflecting Pool' colorway.
YARN SUGGESTIONS:
This pattern will work well with solid color or hand-dyed yarns with gentle color variations. Two wonderful options are:
Malabrigo Rios (100% Superwash Merino) - A really lovely hand-dyed yarn that is available in a wide range of interesting colorways. This is one of the top five most used yarns by Ravelry knitters. Machine washable, lay flat to dry. Be sure to block it to gauge as the superwash yarn does stretch when wet. Shop: Jimmy Beans Wool | Local Yarn Shops | LoveCrafts | WEBS Yarn Store
Madelinetosh Tosh Vintage (100% Superwash Merino Wool) - This yarn is dyed by hand in Texas from wool ethically sourced in Peru. The collection includes 150 colorways with names such as ‘Farmhouse White’, ‘Button Jar Blue’ and ‘Lost in the Trees. Skeins are dyed-to-order by Madelinetosh artisans and ship within 10-14 business days. Rated 4.8 out of 5 stars on Ravelry. Machine wash cold on gentle cycle, air dry flat. Shop: Madelinetosh.com | Jimmy Beans Wool
BLANKET KNITTING PATTERN USING THE SAME STITCH:
The same easy to knit stitch pattern is featured in The Days to Come blanket knitting pattern. The PDF pattern includes instructions for six blanket sizes. Get all the details and purchase The Days to Come blanket knitting pattern on my website or on Ravelry.
The Days to Come blanket knitting pattern features the same easy to knit stitch pattern. The PDF pattern includes instructions for baby blankets, cozy throws and large afghans. Get all the details and purchase The Days to Come blanket knitting pattern on my website or on Ravelry.
GAUGE:
Pattern stitch with US size 8 needles: approximately 18 stitches & 24 rows = 4”
The pattern instructions include directions for testing gauge using the stitch pattern.
Though exact gauge is not essential, this stitch pattern will look best with fairly tight stitches. Significantly different gauge may require more yarn.
NEEDLES:
I used US size 8 knitting needles…but choose the needle size that gives the best appearance with your yarn and your knitting tension.
If you are making a scarf…straight needles are a great option. Or, you can use circular needles and work back and forth just like straight needles. (The advantage of circular needles is having the option to make a bigger project…such as a blanket…with the needles in the future.)
Here are a few needle options:
Metal circular needles: Knitter’s Pride Nova Platina circular knitting needles
Wood circular needles: Clover Takumi Bamboo circular needles.
Wood straight needles: Clover Takumi Bamboo 13” straight needles.
This stitch pattern will look best with fairly tight stitches. Buy the PDF knitting pattern on my website or on Ravelry.
WHERE TO GET THE PATTERN:
ON THIS WEBSITE: Click here to purchase here on the Fifty Four Ten Studio website.
RAVELRY: Click here to purchase Room with a View scarf knitting pattern on Ravelry.
ETSY: Click here to buy the pattern from my Etsy shop.
A LOOK BACK:
Two years ago this month, I published one of my favorite knitting patterns - this chunky, cable bed runner. I'm thrilled that my 'River of Dreams' bed runner knitting pattern has become a customer favorite! The single giant cable adds a layer of coziness to the room. It’s really fun to knit with super bulky yarn. (Basic cable knitting experience is recommended.)
River of Dreams bed runner blanket knitting pattern for super bulky yarn. Click here to get all the details and purchase the PDF knitting pattern.
River of Dreams bed runner knitting pattern includes instructions for twin, full, queen and king size bed runner accent blankets. Each size is about 23” wide and is designed to drape about 14” over each side of the bed. (Note - this is an accent blanket for the end of the bed. It is not designed to cover the entire bed.) Click here to read more about this knitting pattern design and purchase the PDF pattern.
Thanks so much for reading! I appreciate your interest in my knitting patterns and look forward to sharing new designs in the coming months.
Happy knitting!
