Cassillis Scarf – Beginner Knitting Pattern
Designed by Tilde Olsen for Orry Yarn Merino DK
The Cassillis Scarf is a beginner‑friendly knitting pattern designed by Tilde Olsen specifically for Orry Yarn Merino DK — our soft, springy, ethically sourced merino wool with beautiful stitch definition and a smooth, forgiving texture that’s ideal for learning new techniques.
As Part Four of The Orry Mill Yarn School – Beginner Knitting Series, this project introduces knitters to shaping techniques using increases and decreases. The Cassillis Scarf is designed to help you take the next step beyond knit and purl by showing you how shaping can create gentle angles, ridges and structure within your fabric.
You’ll create a sleek, textured scarf while building confidence in the skills that unlock garments, lace knitting, and more adventurous future projects.
When purchasing this pattern together with yarn, you will receive a FREE printed pattern.
Two versions in one pattern:
The pattern contains two versions of the scarf, and the difference is the edge.
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Original: the beginner‑friendly edge, and the one to start with if you are new to shaping.
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I‑cord: a neat i‑cord edge for knitters with a little more experience. The i‑cord itself is straightforward, but putting edge stitches back on the needles when correcting a mistake is where beginners most often turn a small problem into a large one.
Sizes:
Mini (Regular)
Approx. Length:
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Mini: 80 cm
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Regular: 140 cm
What You Will Learn:
- How to increase stitches
- How to decrease stitches
- How shaping affects fabric structure
- How to create angled lines and ridges using simple techniques
- How to read shaping instructions in patterns
What You Will Need:
- 1 (2) × 50g balls of Orry Yarn Merino DK
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4mm circular needles
Straight needles may be used, but we recommend circulars at this stage to prepare for future projects.
- Wool needle
- Scissors
Skill Level:
★ (1 out of 5) – Beginner
Why You’ll Love It:
✔ Designed for Orry Yarn Merino DK
✔ Two versions included, Original and i‑cord edge
✔ Learn essential shaping techniques
✔ Create texture using simple increases & decreases
✔ Tips and modification options at the back of the pattern
✔ A relaxing, confidence‑building project for new knitters
