1282 - Winter Jasmine - Scarf Knitting Pattern for Women in Valley Yarns Northampton and Southampton by Valley Yarns

Pattern Summary: Winter Jasmine Cabled Scarf – Knitting Pattern #1282 by Julie Turjoman for Valley Yarns

Winter Jasmine is an intricately cabled scarf knitting pattern designed by Julie Turjoman and published by Valley Yarns as pattern #1282. This is a sophisticated, one-size accessory project aimed at experienced knitters who love the artistry of cable work but prefer a quicker, more focused project than a full garment. The finished scarf measures a generous 11 inches wide by 72 inches long, making it a substantial, luxurious winter accessory that delivers classic style and warmth in equal measure.

What Is Being Made

This pattern produces a single, one-size women's knitted scarf featuring an abundance of classic cable detailing. At 11 inches wide, it is broader than a typical scarf, giving it an almost wrap-like presence. At 72 inches in length, it is long enough to drape, wrap, or style in multiple ways. The design is described as having classic style suitable for steady wear throughout the winter season. The cable motifs give the fabric a rich, textured surface that is both visually striking and structurally warm.

Techniques Used

• Cable knitting: The central design element of Winter Jasmine is its intricate cable work. Cables are created by temporarily placing stitches onto a cable needle, holding them to the front or back of the work, knitting subsequent stitches, and then knitting the held stitches. This crossing technique produces the characteristic twisted rope and braid effects that define classic cable fabric. The pattern features a 16-stitch Center Cable repeat measuring approximately 2¼ inches in width, indicating a complex, multi-stitch cable panel rather than a simple two-over-two cross.
• Worked flat: The scarf is knitted flat, meaning it is worked back and forth in rows rather than in the round. This is the traditional construction method for scarves and allows the right side and wrong side of the cable fabric to be worked distinctly, which is essential for achieving well-defined cable crossings.
• Holding two strands together: A key technique in this pattern is holding one strand of Valley Yarns Northampton and one strand of Valley Yarns Southampton together throughout the project. This double-stranding approach creates a blended fabric that combines the structural integrity of wool with the halo and sheen of a kid mohair and silk blend, resulting in a uniquely plush and lustrous finished fabric.
• Blocking: The gauge is measured after blocking, which is an important finishing technique for this project. Blocking involves wetting or steaming the finished piece to open up the stitches, even out the fabric, and allow the mohair fibers to bloom, enhancing the softness and drape of the scarf.

Stitches Used

• Stockinette stitch: The gauge is measured in stockinette stitch, indicating it forms part of the fabric background or is used as a reference for tension. Stockinette is formed by knitting on right-side rows and purling on wrong-side rows when working flat.
• Cable stitches: The pattern's defining stitch work involves multi-stitch cable crosses worked over a 16-stitch repeat. These cable stitches create the intricate, interlocking rope and braid motifs that give Winter Jasmine its elaborate, heirloom-quality appearance.
• Additional texture stitches: Given the 11-inch width and the complexity described, the fabric likely incorporates ribbing, reverse stockinette, or seed stitch alongside the cable panels to frame and offset the cable motifs, which is standard practice in cable scarf construction.

Yarn and Materials

This pattern is specifically designed for two Valley Yarns yarns held together simultaneously:

• Valley Yarns Northampton – A worsted weight yarn made from 100% wool, sold in 100g skeins containing 247 yards each. The pattern calls for 5 skeins in colorway (41) Garnet. Northampton provides the structural backbone of the fabric, offering stitch definition, warmth, and durability that is essential for showcasing the cable detail clearly.
• Valley Yarns Southampton – A