Sometimes when I look at what people are searching for here I’m a little bit surprised at what I find. So it was when the term sock yarn scarves started popping up. I tend to be lazy and always cold, so I don’t think I’ve ever knit a scarf with sock yarn, but if that’s something you’d like to do, check these patterns out!
Mini Scarves Made with Sock Yarn
I think part of the reason this came up is because so many people are loving the kerchiefs or mini scarves this year. And I did do a roundup of kerchief knitting patterns a while ago, but here are some more little scarves to get you going.
The Star Jasmine Mini Scarf from Ksenia Naidyon actually comes in two sizes, but both of them are pretty small. the small is 2.5 inches/6 cm across, while the larger is 4 inches/10 cm. The pattern has a built-in I-cord edging and is worked in ribbing with a dip to make the floral pattern. The design is written and charted, and there’s a video to help you out, too. Find this one on Ravelry.
Brianna Maso’s Fluer Scarf (also on Ravelry) is a cute little kerchief style with a little lace worked in. It’s worked from one short end to the other and has an I-cord edging. It actually calls for two strands of lace weight yarn held together but you could do it with sock yarn instead. The pattern is charted.
The Everyday Scarf from Moc An Knits (Ravelry) is great as a little scarf or a headband, and is mostly worked in garter stitch. It’s shown in the photo above as a headband.
There’s also Sabina Wollenheit’s Diamant Mini Scarf, which has a fun textured stitch pattern that looks good on both sides. This one is also on Ravelry and you can customize the size as you like.
Larger Sock Yarn Scarves
If you’re looking for a bigger project to make with sock yarn, I found some of those, too.
If I were going to knit a sock yarn scarf, I’d probably want it to be lace, like this allover lace scarf pattern from Unique Sheep. It’s easy enough to be your first lace knitting pattern, and it’s a little fancy looking without a tun of effort.
This gradient lace scarf from Little Theorem uses mini skeins to make a gradient in garter stitch with a bit of drop stitching and other techniques. You can also use a solid yarn or use up your leftovers on this one.
The Swoon Scarf from Epic Love Stories has a shawl shape but is small enough to wear like a scarf. It is made with garter stitch and eyelets so it’s as easy to knit as it is to wear.
Without Feather Ado by Brenda Vanlerberghe (Ravelry) is so much fun. It’s worked in two color brioche from the small end out, which makes the design look like a feather. It might not be the best if you’ve never worked brioche before, but if you have the basics down it’s not too difficult. The second color shown is a multicolored yarn so it makes it look more complex than it is.
