Tailor-Made Twist
This enchanting parallelogram scarf begins and ends with a single, elegant point. As you knit, progressive increases gradually build the fabric to its full width, creating a soothing, serene and rhythmic flow that feels almost meditative. The centre section allows you to settle into the stitch pattern, before graceful decreases guide the scarf back to a mirrored point in the opposite corner — forming a sleek, asymmetrical shape that drapes beautifully.
The true magic lies in the stitch combination itself — a captivating harmony of cables, lace, and twisted stitches that feels both engaging and deeply calming to work. Knitters find that even simply looking at the finished fabric evokes a sense of peace and serenity, as the textures and patterns flow effortlessly across the surface.
The silky bamboo yarn lends exquisite stitch definition, allowing every ridge, twist, and lace motif to shine with crisp clarity. While bamboo can be a touch finicky if you’re not mindful, the reward is a fabric that feels luxurious in the hands and looks absolutely breathtaking on the needles and off.
Have a set amount of yarn you want to use up?
The pattern includes instructions on how to do just that — a scarf tailor-made to your preferences!
SIZE
One Size – 10”/25 cm wide x 6.5’ (77”)/195 cm long
MATERIALS
Yarn – Sport weight:
Approximately 656 yds/600 m
Sample shown in CasaSol Bambú M (100% bamboo, 328 yds/300 m per 3.53 oz/100 g skein, in colours Pistacho Suave and Verde Azulado.
Needles:
US 2½/3 mm needles
Notions:
Cable needle, stitch markers, tapestry needle.
Gauge:
35 sts x 33 rows = 4”/10 cm
(3 pattern repeats after blocking: twisted lace/purl section/twisted cable/purl section/twisted lace)
Note: The yarn used is a bamboo sport weight that works to 24 sts in 4”/10 cm on US 1½ 4/2.5 – 3.5 mm needles.
TECHNIQUES USED
• Cables
• Increasing/decreasing
• Lace
• Twisted stitches
CONSTRUCTION
Tailor-Made Twist begins with a 3-stitch cast on and after the initial increases, 1 stitch is increased every RS row while pattern repeats are added until the full width is reached. The scarf is framed on either side by the twisted lace panels and can be adjusted in width by working additional repeats until you get the desired result and then decreased in the same manner.
€7.90
