Squares & Ladders Scarf by Erika Knight

Squares & Ladders Scarf

Knitting
September 2026
Fingering (14 wpi) ?
28 stitches and 34 rows = 4 inches
in ladders and squares
US 2½ - 3.0 mm
328 - 437 yards (300 - 400 m)
One size
English

This scarf design was created exclusively for Knit Stars Season 11: Your Season go Genius.

The scarf is featured in my masterclass with a video tutorial on the construction and stitch pattern.

MATERIALS
The Uncommon Thread Heavenly Fingering 70% Baby Alpaca, 20% Silk and 10% Cashmere Approx 400m per 100g
(Or something similar from your stash)
3mm needles
16 single stitch markers (optional)

MEASUREMENTS
Approx. 130cm long and 50cm wide.

TENSION
28 sts and 34 rows to 10cm meas over basic squares pattern, before creating ladders, using 3mm needles. Change needle size if necessary to ensure the correct tension.

Erika Knight: Unraveling Wooly Thoughts: Crafting a Signature Style
We’ll explore how to recognize and trust your own creative instincts so you can develop a style that feels unmistakably yours. It’s about looking at what draws you in, what you return to, and what all of that can tell you about yourself as a maker.

Knit Stars Season 11: Your Season of Genius

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