About this Pattern
Ophelia Scarf is an elegant, hand-knitted scarf featuring beautiful seed stitch and i-cord edges. The scarf is knitted flat in one piece from tip to tip and has a simple yet refined texture. It comes in two sizes: small (11 cm wide and 80 cm long) and large (13 cm wide and 102 cm long), making it ideal either as a chic neck warmer or a double-wrapped scarf for colder days.
The pattern is designed for Lima from Drops (50 g = 100 m), Merino Extra Fine from Drops (50 g = 105 m), or Merino Cotton from Hjertegarn (50 g = 120 m). Yarn usage is approx. 40 g for the small size and 50 g for the large size. The gauge is 21 sts × 28 rows = 10 × 10 cm in stockinette and pattern stitch on 4 mm needles, ensuring a dense and elastic structure.
Yardage per 50 g depends on yarn choice:
Lima: 100 m
Merino Extra Fine: 105 m
Merino Cotton: 120 m
A swatch in seed stitch is recommended, as the increases and decreases require attention. You’ll need a 4 mm circular needle (60 or 40 cm) or double-pointed needles, depending on preference. The scarf begins with a few stitches and is shaped with regular increases; after reaching the midpoint — the widest part — stitches are decreased symmetrically.
The beautiful seed-stitch texture is created by alternating knit and purl stitches on each row, and working the opposite stitches on the following row, producing a uniform and richly textured fabric. The scarf ends with a clean point and a firm i-cord edge that gives a professional, polished finish.
Ophelia Scarf is an excellent beginner-friendly project for learning seed stitch and i-cord techniques, and the finished piece becomes a modern and versatile accessory.
