Child’s Double Seed Stitch Scarf
Project: Child’s Double Seed Stitch Scarf
Pattern: A537
Craft type: Knitting
Difficulty: ●○○
MEASUREMENTS
| Width | cm | 14 |
| Length (approx) | cm | 120 |
Yarn Required:
| Lincraft Imperial | 100g balls | 1 |
NEEDLES:
A pair of 4.00mm knitting needles.
Wool needle for sewing in ends.
TENSION:
21 sts and 32 rows to 10cm over double seed st, using 4.00mm needles.
SCARF
Using 4.00mm needles, cast on 28 sts.
1st row: * K2, P2, rep from * to end.
2nd row: As 1st row.
3rd row: * P2, K2, rep from * to end.
4th row: As 3rd row.
Last 4 rows form patt.
Cont in patt until Scarf measures approx 120cm, ending
with a 4th row.
Cast off in patt.
FINISHING
Sew in all ends.
Alternative Yarns
When substituting Lincraft Imperial, choose a yarn that can achieve the pattern tension of 21 sts and 32 rows to 10cm over double seed st, using 4.00mm needles.
Suitable alternatives may include soft yarns of a similar weight with good stitch definition so the double seed stitch texture remains clearly visible. For a child’s scarf, choose a yarn that feels comfortable against the skin.
Customisation Ideas
- Work the scarf in a solid colour to highlight the double seed stitch texture.
- Use a tonal or lightly variegated yarn for subtle colour variation.
- Add fringe or tassels to each end after finishing.
- Adjust the finished length by continuing in pattern until the desired measurement is reached.
- Make coordinating scarves in different colours for siblings.
Care Instructions
Follow the care instructions provided on the yarn label used for the project. Wash gently using a method suitable for the selected fibre and reshape while damp.
Dry flat where recommended to help maintain the scarf’s shape and textured stitch pattern. Store folded or loosely rolled to avoid unnecessary stretching.
