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Or try Laura Nelkin’s Da Light Scarf (found on Ravelry), which was originally made with a collection of sock yarn mini skeins, so it’s perfect for using those little leftover bits or mixing them in with bigger yardages of other kinds of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

Getting ready for back to school makes me think about pencil crafts, so let’s take a look at some pencil themed knitting patterns!

I recently made a pencil on a circular knitting machine, and it was a fun, quick, easy project that uses little bits of leftover yarn (and if you don’t have yellow you can make it a colored pencil using whatever color’s your favorite). And if you want to make a bigger version check out this pattern from Orange Olive Road on Etsy.

If you want to knit a pencil pillow by hand, check out Sketchy, available on Ravelry from Shana S. Cohen. This one uses worsted weight yarn and has two size options and the choice to make a pencil with an eraser or a colored pencil.

Pencil scarves seem to be the most popular kind of pencil knitting pattern, and there are lot of cute ones. This one from Cosy Craft UK mostly uses garter stitch, with some welts to add texture and what looks like an I-cord edging. It calls for DK weight yarn.

If you want to go all garter stitch try this version from Emsley Co Creations, which uses five colors of DK weight yarn and just a little shaping to make the point of the pencil.

There’s also this fun, mostly stockinette so it looks like it curls a bit, pencil pattern that looks like it’s worked in chunky yarn from Little Knits Studio. This one uses just a little garter stitch and easy shaping for the point.

If you don’t want a pencil scarf, how about some pencil socks? The No. 2 Pencil Socks from The Yarn Enabler are available from Ravelry and use five colors of sock yarn. They feature wide ribs to mimic the texture of a pencil and have options to be worked from the top down or the toe up.

Needs Sharpening by Alexander Walker is a free pattern on Ravelry that uses five colors of sock yarn to make a sort of shortie sock. The little bit of black at the tips of the toes inspired the name. These, too, can be worked in either direction and are available in three sizes.

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