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Or try Laura Nelkin’s Da Light Scarf (found on Ravelry), which was originally made with a collection of sock yarn mini skeins, so it’s perfect for using those little leftover bits or mixing them in with bigger yardages of other kinds of yarn.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.
