Scarf Knitting Patterns Made with Sock Yarn

Sock yarn (or super fine yarn more generally) isn’t just for socks! If you’ve been here for a while you’ve seen me share knitting patterns using sock yarn for hats, bags, gloves, mittens, cowls and more.

You might not immediately think of using sock yarn to knit a scarf, but there are plenty of cute little scarves or mini triangular shawls (though I’m saving those for another post!) you can knit that are perfect for spring.

Your first option is to do something like in my scarf patterns for yarn leftovers post, and just grab a bunch of different colors and make a fun scarf. For example the Koigu Linen Stitch Scarf from Churchmouse Yarns and Teas (available on Ravelry) uses linen stitch worked from a long side to break up all the different colors of leftover yarn (or mix up different skeins that aren’t left over from other projects).

If you have some self-striping sock yarn or leftovers you want to make your own stripes from, something like the No Bias Lace Scarf by Susan Ashcroft is a great choice. This pattern is on Ravelry and uses an easy repeating eyelet pattern that looks great in multicolored or solid yarn.

Or try Laura Nelkin’s Da Light Scarf (found on Ravelry), which was originally made with a collection of sock yarn mini skeins, so it’s perfect for using those little leftover bits or mixing them in with bigger yardages of other kinds of yarn. This one uses mitered square techniques as well as garter, stockinette, elongated stitches and short rows, so it packs a lot of fun techniques!

Speaking of easy lace, feather and fan (or old shale) is a classic design for scarves and other accessories, and it looks great stitched up in sock yarn, like in this free Ravelry pattern from Tiennie. Once you get the hang of the pattern it’s actually really easy.

If you’re looking for a more complex lace design, try the Skipperling Scarf pattern from Blue Peninsula on Etsy. This gorgeous scarf isn’t for beginners but it’s one of those projects that’s well worth all the time and effort that will go into it.

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Blankets are a great blank slate project that you can change up in a million different ways. From color to stitch pattern to size, the possibilities are almost endless.

Jared Flood, the designer behind Brooklyn Tweed, was inspired by a log cabin quilt his mother made in 1995 to re-create that design in knitting, which led to more blankets and ultimate Brooklyn Tweed’s Knit and Crochet Blankets, which includes 25 patterns from an array of designers using different skills and techniques to make cozy, pretty blankets.

The patterns are divided into three aesthetic themes: traditions, minimalism and colorplay. The patterns are rated on a scale of one to five, with one being the easiest, and there aren’t any pieces rated five. Two blankets are rated one, 14 are two, eight are three and one is four.

In addition, three of the 25 patterns are crocheted, but they either use single crochet or granny stitch, so they are pretty easy even if you don’t do a lot of crochet. You can see all the patterns on Ravelry.

Some of my favorites include Rattan by Rastus Hsu, a chunky blanket worked in knits and purls with simple crossing stitches to make a raised woven look; Homewood by Seth Richardson, covers in dramatic, loopy cables; Ainur Berkimbayeva’s Tessellate, one of the beginner projects that doesn’t really look beginner but is totally worked in knit and purl stitches; Warp + Weft by Aist? Butkevi?ien?, which is mostly knits and purls but makes a fun woven look fabric that blew my mind a little bit; and the same designer’s Canyonland, a multicolored blanket with wavy stripes.

The patterns tell you how to resize them for different dimensions and include information on pattern repeats where it is possible to make a totally custom size.

Many different techniques are included here such as cables, lace, shadow knitting, intarsia and other colorwork techniques, as well as modular knitting and lots of sewing pieces together. The patterns are all presented with charts, but there are line by line written instructions available on the Brooklyn Tweed website if you need them.

The book ends with a deep dive into log cabin knitting, telling the story of the quilt Jared’s mom made and how he made it in knitting, as well as the multitude of variations you can make if you want your own log cabin style design.

The back of the book includes a little written information about some of the special techniques needed, but there are no photos.

This is a lovely book full of inspiration for knitting and crochet blankets for any skill level. If you like to make blankets as gifts or aspire to have a handmade blanket in every room of the house, these designs would be a great place to start.

About the book: 192 pages, paperback, 25 patterns. Published 2024 by Abrams Books, suggested retail price $24.99.

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