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Cornaro Scarf

$8.00

Combine modern sophistication and cozy warmth with the Cornaro Scarf, a generous mosaic knitting wrap that honors trailblazing philosopher Elena Cornaro Piscopia. Featuring clean geometric blocks, this relaxing project lets you achieve stunning multi-colour effects while handling only a single strand of yarn per round. Fully adjustable in length, this downloadable PDF pattern is a sophisticated winter staple that is as engaging to knit as it is elegant to wear.

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The Cornaro Scarf is a long, stylish accessory that beautifully blends modern flair with timeless appeal. Designed to wrap you in comforting warmth, it effortlessly elevates any fall or winter outfit—making absolutely no compromises between cozy comfort and sophisticated style. Featuring clean lines and a generous length, this scarf invites you to play with texture and colour while keeping the crafting process deeply relaxing and enjoyable.

The striking geometric patterns are added using the clever technique of mosaic knitting, which allows you to create high-impact colorwork while working with only one strand of yarn at a time—no tangling with multiple threads at once. This downloadable PDF pattern offers great versatility and allows you to adjust the final length easily. Whether you wear it draped, looped, or wrapped multiple times, it will quickly become a go-to piece in your cold-weather wardrobe.

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This elegant design honors Elena Cornaro Piscopia (1646–1684), a brilliant Venetian philosopher and a true trailblazer for women in academia. In 1678, she became the first woman in the world to receive a PhD (a doctorate in philosophy) from a university. Celebrated for her immense intellect, mastery of multiple languages, and dedication to learning, her legacy of resilience and intellectual excellence serves as the perfect muse for this sophisticated geometric mosaic scarf.

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  • Digital Product: This purchase is for a downloadable PDF knitting pattern only. No physical or finished item will be shipped.
  • Personal Use Only: This pattern is protected by international copyright law and is intended solely for your personal, non-commercial use.
  • Restrictions: You may not distribute, share, or sell electronic or paper copies of this pattern, nor sell any items knitted from it.
Final measurements

Width: 20 cm (8 in). Length: 230 cm (90 in) – customizable by adjusting the length of section 5.

Yarn Weight

Fingering

Yardage

Approx. 1520 m (1662 yds) in total. MC (C1): 1200 m (1312 yds). CC (3 colours): 320 m / 350 yds total (160 m of C2, 80 m of C3, 80 m of C4).

Yarn details

Fingering weight yarn (400 m / 100 g). Requires 1 main colour and 3 contrasting colours to build the gradient mosaic effect.

Gauge

30 stitches and 28 rows = 10 cm (4 inches) in stockinette stitch knit in the round with the largest needles, after blocking.

Needle size

3.25 mm (US 3) and 3.5 mm (US 4) circular needles with a 40 cm (16 in) cable, or size needed to get gauge.

Difficulty

Intermediate

Required techniques

Knit & Purl, Slipping stitches, Reading a chart.

Languages

English & French

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