Reversible Stripes Scarf
With an itch to make a scarf, I found myself happily lost in the pages of Barbara Walker’s seminal “Treasuries” of stitch patterns. Intrigued by the rhythms and possibilities of her slip stitch patterns, I think I tried them all. And then I finally combined a couple, a bit of Woven Stitch and a dash of Linen Stitch and voila, a reversible stripe!
This magical world of slip stitches has me firmly in its clutches. How else could there be a simple knit fabric with so much complexity and fascination?!? One side of this stitch pattern is smooth and flat, seemingly woven, with impeccably thin horizontal pinstripes; while the other side is textured in deep, hearty ridges, running in vertical stripes like a knotted tweed.
When wrapped, folded, and tucked around your neck, this scarf is delightfully dizzying! It achieves all I hoped for and more. No curled edges and two sides that aren’t just both presentable, but whose contrast in pattern and texture actually enliven and complement one another.
In the spirit of the love and generosity of Valentine’s Day, I knit up my scarf in Jade Sapphire’s unparalleled Zageo 6 Ply Cashmere. An elegant yarn for a timeless scarf, it is amazingly soft and toasty warm. If only I had the heart to actually give it away! -Laura
Update: New Yarn + New Size
October 2013
Pictured below is a new version of the Reversible Stripes Scarf using a combination of Jade Sapphire’s Zageo 6 Ply Cashmere and Alchemy’s Kozmos, a wonderfully complex yarn that adds texture and shine.
I followed the original pattern (below) with one modification: a cast on of 55 stitches, resulting in a more generous finished dimension of 9 inches wide x 92 inches long. -Laura
Update: New Yarn in Original Size
September 2017
In an opposites-attract spirit, we used two very different Purl Soho yarns to knit up a new Reversible Stripes Scarf. Our gorgeous new Season Alpaca gives this scarf the kind of coziness that feels so good against your neck, while our classic Mulberry Merino (NOTE: No longer available.) brings understated luster and smooth warmth. For more pictures and our new bundle options, visit the Reversible Stripes Scarf in New Yarns post! -Laura
Designed by Purl Soho designer, Laura Ferguson.
Share your progress and connect with the community by tagging your pics with #PurlSoho, #PurlSohoBusyHands, and #PurlSohoReversibleStripesScarf. We can’t wait to see what you make!
Materials
For the new version (left)…
- Yarn A: 4 skeins of Alchemy’s Kozmos, 30% silk, 26% mohair, 15% wool, 31% cotton, in the color Silver.
- Yarn B: 3 skeins of Jade Sapphire’s Zageo 6 Ply Cashmere,100% Mongolian Cashmere, in the color Ivory.
Or for the original (right)…
- Yarn A: 2 skeins of Jade Sapphire’s Zageo 6 Ply Cashmere, 100% Mongolian Cashmere, in the color Pewter.
- Yarn B: 2 skeins of Jade Sapphire’s Zageo 6 Ply Cashmere, 100% Mongolian Cashmere, in the color Ivory.
Pictured below are swatches of nine additional available colorways, each using 2 colors of Jade Sapphire’s Zageo 6 Ply Cashmere…
- Top Row, from left: Silver Fox (Color A) + Pewter (Color B), Silver Pearl + Cousin Coral, Pink Panther + Silver Pearl
- Middle Row, from left: Ivory + Pink Panther, Ivory + Silver Pearl, Pewter + Silver Pearl
- Bottom Row, from left: Ivory + Cousin Coral, Silver Pearl + Silver Fox, Cousin Coral + Pink Panther
You will also need:
- US 7 (4.5 mm), 12, 16 or 24-inch circular needle
Gauge
24 stitches = 4 inches in stitch pattern
Size
- New Scarf (6 Ply Cashmere + Kozmos): 9 inches wide x 92 inches long
- Original Scarf (all 6 Ply cashmere): 8 inches wide by 72 inches long
- Swatches: 3½ inches square
Notes
If you would like to adjust this pattern for a different width, simply cast on any odd number of stitches.
Slip stitches purlwise.
Each row in this pattern starts with the instructions to either “Turn” or “Slide” the work:
- “Turning the work” means to do what you would normally do when knitting rows with a circular needle. That is to say, put the needle in your left hand into your right and the needle in your right hand into your left, and flip the work around so the opposite side is facing you.
- “Sliding the work” means to keep the same side of the work facing you and to push all the stitches to the right end of the circular needle. Without turning the work, start the new row as you normally would.
You will know that you’re doing this right if the yarn you need to complete the next row is magically there waiting for you! For extra help, check out our Reversible Stripes Stitch video tutorial!
Swatch
With Yarn A, cast on 23 stitches.
Repeat Rows 1-4 until piece measures 2¾ inches.
Repeat Rows 1-3.
In Yarn A, bind off knitwise.
Pattern
With Yarn A, cast on 49 stitches (or 55 stitches for the 6 Ply/ Kozmos version). We used a basic Long Tail Cast On.
Row 1 (wrong side): Turn, and slip 1 with yarn in front (wyif). With Yarn B, *p1, slip 1 with yarn in back (wyib), repeat from * to end.
Row 2 (wrong side): Slide, and with Yarn A, *p1, slip 1 wyib, repeat from * to last stitch, p1.
Row 3 (right side): Turn, and slip 1 wyib. With Yarn B, *k1, slip 1 wyif, repeat from * to end.
Row 4 (right side): Slide, and with Yarn A, *k1, slip 1 wyif, repeat from * to last stitch, k1.
Repeat Rows 1-4 until piece measure 71¼ inches (or 91¼ inches for the 6 Ply / Kozmos version).
Repeat Rows 1-3.
FINISHING
With Yarn A, bind off knitwise.
Weave in ends and gently wet block your finished piece.
This is absolutely gorgeous looking! I have been looking for a pattern for a baby blanket for my oldest, dearest friend’s first grandchild. I know it may sound silly to want to make a baby blanket out of this, but oh, it will be so gorgeous. My questions are:
1) if I make this out of 2 DK weight superwash yarns, will it work? Obviously I can’t make this out of cashmere for a baby (duh!) but I don’t want it out of cheap yarn either. Would you ever consider doing it out of Blue Sky Worsted Cotton, or do you think that would be too heavy? Any suggestions for what might work would be greatly appreciated.
2) I’m thinking about making the size about 35 or 40 inches square. Any help on yarn amounts would also be helpful.
Thanks!
Hi Robin.
Thanks for writing in. This stitch would be great for a blanket. It lays flat and is interesting on both sides. Regarding your questions…
1) 2 DK yarns will work wonderfully. Cotton may be a bit heavy and dense. Maybe use one superwash wool and one cotton or maybe just stick with 2 superwash yarns. Either two solids or one solid and one multicolor of Koigu’s Kersti may be fun.
https://www.purlsoho.com/purl/products/item/870-Koigu-Wool-Designs-Kersti-Merino-Crepe-Solids
https://www.purlsoho.com/purl/products/item/869-Koigu-Wool-Designs-Kersti-Merino-Crepe-Multi-Colors
Or maybe take a look at Anzula’s yarns?! Their For Better or Worsted is a fairly thin worsted weight, I think of it as being close to DK. Or look at Cricket, which is similar, but a bit thinner.
https://www.purlsoho.com/purl/products/item/7913-Anzula-For-Better-or-Worsted
https://www.purlsoho.com/purl/products/item/8710-Anzula-Cricket
2) Regarding yardage… I was able to work up a rectangle that was 576 square inches with 600 yards. For 1225 to 1600 square inches, my best guess would be… 1300 to 1700 yards. Again, this is just a very very very rough estimate.
One last note… this would look wonderful in a worsted weight yarn as well… If you wanted to make it a little easier on yourself. It’s a very versatile stitch!
Let us know if you have any other questions.
Laura
Hi Laura,
Your reply was so helpful…..thank you!
I think I’m going to skip the cotton idea and use 2 DK suoerwash yarns.
I am currently knitting your Colorblock Bias Blanket and although I didn’t buy the kit, I am using both the Koigu Kersti and the Anzula Cricket yarns in it. (you can see it here: http://www.ravelry.com/projects/robinhlavacek/colorblock-bias-blanket) I love the way Cricket feels! It’s soft and squishy, just like a baby blanket should be so I think I’m going to go with that, using 2 light solid colors so the contrast isn’t too great between the 2 colors. I want a muted effect n the ecru/cream and either light blue or light green colors. The effect I’m looking for is the sample you show using Ivory and Silver Pearl. I think the best bet for me is to order a couple of skeins in colors I think I like (Au Natural, maybe Nimbus, Herb, Maple, Clay) and do up some swatches to see how they come out. Then I’ll also have a better idea of what the gauge is looking like for total yardage to order.
I’m also toying with the idea of adding a seed stitch border in one of the two colors. Too much do you think? I thought it might make the edges look better. Or maybe an I-cord border?? Suggestions readily accepted!
Thank you for all your help!
Hi Robin!
I’m so glad I was able to help.
Your Colorblock Bias Blanket looks great. I bed an i-cord border would be awesome on this! Let us know how they turn out!
Laura
Love your helpful stuff. Keep it coming!
can’t wait to start using up my stash with these great patterns. Knit more scarves due to the milder climate & will be casting on a new project pronto.
? Row 1 (wrong side): turn
Casted on, work in right hand do I need to turn work to knit on wrong side?
Hi Ellin.
After I casted on, I turned my work and held it in my left hand in order to work (Row 1) across it with the empty needle in my right hand.
Hope that helps!
Laura
I’m about 2 years late to comment on this, I hope someone sees it! I want to use this pattern to make a 90×90 inch blanket but I don’t know how many yards of yarn that would take since this pattern uses the yarn a bit differently than just a straight-forward knit. I would be using a superwash worsted weight, about 4 stitches to an inch. How many yards do you think that would require?
Thank you!
– Zouzou
Hi Zouzou,
Thanks for writing in!
I used approximately 450 yards of Yarn A (Alchemy’s Kozmos) and 450 yards of Yarn B (Jade Sapphire’s 6-Ply Cashmere) to make the newer of the two versions of this scarf that measured 9 inches wide x 92 inches long. Essentially you want your finished piece to be about 10 times that wide…. So you’ll need about 4500 yards of Yarn A and 4500 yards of Yarn B.
This is calculated with the information from the existing pattern which was worked up in Light Worsted/DK weight yarns. For Worsted Weight yarns, you’ll need less yardage. How much less? I do not know exactly. I do hope this helps though.
Please let us know how it goes and/or if you have any questions
Thanks again for writing in. -Laura
Hello again! I’ve started knitting a swatch of this as a sample for the blanket I’m making and I’ve found that the border of my swatch doesnt have the black and white contrast that the scarf in the picture seems to have. The sides of mine are all the same color. Is the black/white border in the pictures from an edging done after completion of the scarf or am I doing something wrong in the pattern? Everything else looks fine – pinstripes on one side and thicker stripes on the other so I can’t figure out what’s gone awry.
Thanks! 🙂
Hi Zouzou!
Interesting. I’m surprised you aren’t getting the same edge. That edge is formed from the given pattern. Depending on the yarns you’re using and the tension and loftiness, the little bits of color might just not be showing through. Or maybe you’re carrying your yarn from front to back / back to front differently than I did. I’m sorry to not be more helpful. I’m a little confused as to what has gone awry as well.
Laura
Hi Laura,
I have had the same problem regarding the sides not being alternate A&B colors up the sides. I would appreciate if you could post pictures of the left and right side turns, or perhaps go in more depth to how yarn should be held with a photo? I showed this to our local knit shop owner who said it was unclear to her as well as to why this was happening when I showed her that I was following the instructions. Any help here would be appreciated. Thanks.
Hi Cynthia.
Thank you for writing in and sharing your experience with this pattern. I’m afraid, at this time, we do not have any additional photographs for this project, but I will be sure to get this on our To Do List. In the meantime I’d love to try and help talk you through the edges.
May I ask how you’re holding your yarns when you turn your work. How do you carry each color yarn around the corner? Color B is pulled around the edge and across the first slipped stitch. That’s a juncture that tripped another commenter up.
Thank you again for writing in.
Laura
If anyone is still pondering this: there’s a useful comment in the video about making sure that yarn B comes UNDER yarn A when you turn. When I finally figured that out, my edges came out just as the are in the images.
Hi, I love this pattern and I’m in the middle of knitting this scarf for my husband but it doesn’t look exactly like the illustration shown, it still looks good but the ends have curled up. I’m using chunky Marino wool how do I straighten the ends out I’ve tried looser stitches but hasn’t made any difference.
Thanks .
Hello Ruth!
Occasionally dense stitch patterns do curl a little bit, but usually you can block out the curling at the end of the project. What yarn are you using? 100% animal fibers will almost always react positively to gentle blocking! Take a look at our tutorial here: https://www.purlsoho.com/create/2006/11/13/blocking/ Best of luck! -Alyson
What cast-on would you recommend for this?
Hi Katie.
I used a long tail cast on for this project!
Thanks for writing in.
Laura
Made this in teal and black and it turned out beautifully. You memorize the pattern quickly–it’s interesting enough to knit that it doesn’t get boring, but easy enough for a beginner 🙂
Hello Maya!
We’re so glad you loved this pattern! Your color combination sounds lovely as well. Happy knitting! -Alyson
Non conosco molto bene l’inglese è possibile trovare le traduzioni ovviamente chiedendo il permesso a Purl..grazie
Hi Rita.
Unfortunately none of us speak Italian well enough to translate the pattern for you, but perhaps another reader/commenter will see your request and be able to help you out!
Thank you for writing to us.
Best.
Laura
Rita, spero che questo ti aiuta.
4 1/2 mm Ferro circolare,
Con filato A , avviare 49 punti.
Riga 1 ( lato rovescio ) : Giare ferro da maglia. passare 1 punto con il filato davanti ( wyif ) . Con Filati B , * p1 , passare 1 punto con il filato dietro ( wyib ) , ripetere da * alla fine.
Riga 2 ( lato rovescio ) : Slide = spostare punti per lato opposto di ferro da maglia , e con filato A , * p1 , passare 1 wyib , ripetere da * a ultimo punto , p1.
Riga 3 ( lato diritto ) : Girare , e passare 1 wyib . Con filato B , * k1 , passare 1 wyif , ripetere da * alla fine.
Riga 4 ( lato diritto ) : Slide, e con filato A , * k1 , passare 1 wyif , ripetere da * a ultimo punto , k1.
Ripetere le righe 1-4 , fino pezzo misura 71 1/4 pollici.
Ripetere le righe 1-3.
In filati A , chiudere con diritto .
k=diritto
p=rovescio
I have been looking for a scarf pattern to make a Christmas present for a very special friend. This is it! As a previous knitter pointed out, the pattern is easy but interesting. The result is a gorgeous keepsake. Thank you so much for your passion for knitting as well as expertise.
Hello Elle!
We’re so happy that you enjoy this pattern! Best of luck! -Alyson
I have started knitting and was wondering if anyone had any suggestions as to the best way to weave in ends when joining new balls of yarn.
Thanks!
Hello, Agnes!
Thank you so much for writing in! As you know, to join a new ball of yarn stop knitting with the old ball when there are at least 8 inches of yarn remaining. Then to begin the new ball, put the right needle into the next stitch. Leaving an 8-inch tail of the new yarn, begin knitting with the new yarn as usual. Do not tie a knot. This leaves two tails. It also leaves stitches that seem loose and a small hole in your knitting, but never fear! You will fix this at the end of the project when you weave in the ends.
At that point, you will cross the tails so that you weave the right tail to the left of the hole and the left tail to the right.
If you have further questinos, please let us know!
Best,
Kumeko
Hi there,
Can I use straight needles for this pattern? I’ve knit a few scarves, thought nothing this complex. Is this a fairly easy beginner pattern?
Thanks!
Hi Kait,
You can certainly use straight DPN needles for this scarf! As the finished width is 8-9 inches, your stitches should fit nicely on any straight needles longer than 9 inches.
Happy knitting!
Cassy
Hi,
I found some Woolfolk yarn in a store and fell in love with its softness, could I get some advice on if/how I could use it for this pattern in place of cashmere yarn? Would Tynd or Far be more appropriate, and how would it affect the texture of the scarf? Lastly, how many skeins of yarn and which needle size would you recommend?
Thanks for your help!
Hi Jenny,
Thanks for writing in! Woolfolk yarn is so delicious! I recommend you use Far for this scarf and go up to a US 8 or 9 (possibly a 10 depending on tension). It is difficult to say exactly how many skeins you will need, but my best guess is six for a scarf of ample length and width. Good luck and happy knitting!
Best,
Adam
I’m thinking of using this stitch to knit a boxy jacket with straight set in sleeves and a shawl collar, which will show the reverse pattern. I can’t quite decide which side to use as the ‘main’ stitch…
Hi Pat,
Thanks for writing in! Great idea! I think that either side will be great! I think that the front side is quite striking and would make for a beautiful main stitch!
Let us know how it turns out!
Cassy
I’ve made this scarf once before and it’s a favorite. Now I’m starting another one but I’m not sure which end I’m starting yarn A. After the first row of knitting should both colors be at the same end? When I watched the video tutorial I looked to see where the tails are and they are at the same end but when I do that I can’t slide the knitting as needed to start row 2.
Hi Tina,
Thanks for writing us. After casting on you’ll turn the work and on the same side of your working yarn A you’ll slip one and then start working with yarn B. Because you have just worked a yarn B row yarn A will be on your right and yarn B will be on your left. Row 2 is where you slide the work and start working yarn A. Hope this clears things up!
-Adam
Hi there, I love this pattern and was thinking of adapting it for a cardigan, but I have no idea how to manage the increases and decrease. Would you be able to give me some pointers, and what is the basic repeat?
Thanks,
Cindy
Hi Cindy,
Thanks for writing in! What a great idea! I don’t have any pointers on how to increase or decrease given that the pattern uses slip stitches to create the texture. I would suggest do some swatches and trying out different increases and decrease to see which look you like best! The pattern works over any odd number of stitches and thus be easily incorporated into a wider project!
I hope that this helps!
Cassy
Hello: can you venture a guess whether Blue Sky Metalico is of similar weight to your recommended yarn. It is sport weight. I’d like the shimmery finish in this scarf. Was planning on using some for a linen stitch scarf and anticipating how that stitch bulks up. Any advice? Great thanks. Paula
Hello Paula,
Thank you for your question! Blue Sky Metalico would be a beautiful substitute for our recommended yarns.
I hope this helps!
Warmly,
Marilla
I would like to use this stitch to make a triangular shawl. I will likely start with a tab and then increase stitches equally to create a wide triangle. Is there an increase stitch that you recommend for this pattern? I typically use a k1fb. Will that work? And should I do it on the second stitch for both sides?
Hi Jennifer,
Thanks for writing in! What a great idea! I am not sure what increase will work the best here. Ultimately, it comes down to what you think looks best. I would suggest beginning the shawl and try a few different increases in the first few rows to see what you think looks best. K1fb could work beautifully, but you also may want to try m1r and m1l for leaning increases. I would generally suggest increasing on the 2nd or 3rd stitch in as well as right before the center stitch. I think that there may be a fair amount of trial and error as you start off but in the end, I think that you will have a beautiful shawl!
Let us know how it turns out!
Cassy
Question: How much yarn total does the original pattern take?
Hi Debra,
Thanks for the question. This was knit with just over 500 yards of yarn total. Hope this helps!
Kindly,
Anna
I would like to make the original pattern of this scarf. I already have two skeins of the Zageo 6-ply cashmere in Ivory. Do you think it would knit up well with the Alpaca Pure or Worsted Twist? I am in love with the Copper Penny color!! If so, how many skeins of either Alpaca Pure or Worsted Twist do you think I would need? Thank you so much!
-Lindsey
Hi Lindsey,
Thanks for writing in! Copper Penny is a lovely color! Both Worsted Twist and Alpaca Pure are a bit thick to work well with 6-ply Cashmere. They would certainly work for this pattern (going up a needle size) with 8-ply Cashmere. Given that you already have 6-ply, I would suggest using Mulberry Merino. While we do not have Copper Penny, Burnt Sienna has a similar feel if not a bit darker and richer.
I hope that this helps!
Cassy
I might be dense but how does yarn b get on to the needles?
Hi Ann,
Thanks for writing in! We are happy to clarify! You will cast on with Yarn A and then knit row 1 with Yarn B. That is to say that you will drop Yarn A and begin knitting with Yarn B. One row 2, you will drop Yarn B and knit with Yarn A.
I hope that this helps!
Cassy
Hi there,
I love this pattern – I’m using a gorgeous navy and light grey cashmere combo from UK brand Luxury Yarns.
I read the query about weaving in ends from December 2015, but it didn’t really answer my main puzzle.
I wonder if you can recommend how to weave the ends in, as with the high contrast of the two colours I’m using and the specific stripes on both sides I don’t know how to weave the ends in so as not to disturb the pattern.
I hope you can help! Thanks so much.
Hi Charlotte,
Thanks for writing in! I find that the best way to weave in ends on this pattern is to do so along the backside following the color that you are weaving in. I would go in on one side of the stripe on the back and through the other and then go through the side you just came through and back to the original side, repeating this until you have woven in a good length of your tail.
I hope that this helps!
Cassy
Thank you! I’m giving it a try now 🙂
Hi! So, I decided to incorporate two Purl Soho patterns to make one scarf for my BF. Specifically, the Mini Herringbone Scarf pattern for the both ends and the Reversible Stripe Scarf for the main/middle body part. I’m using Alpaca Pure (black green and oyster gray, 3 skeins each).
I started the Mini Herringbone on the US 7 needles but noticed that the US7 is just a bit too tight for the Herringbone pattern using Alpaca Pure (I also noticed that you too used larger needles than the suggested size for the yarn), so I went up to the US9 and it came out beautifully.
Now I finished the Herringbone pattern for one end, I’m about to start the Reversible Stripe pattern. I also noticed that you used larger needles than the suggested size for the yarn on this pattern too. What size would you suggest for Alpaca Pure?? I’m not sure if the fact that I used the US9 for the Herringbone pattern will be relevant, but I wanted to ask you for any advice to get a straight edge when switching between the two patterns. Thank you!!
Also –if I want the vertical stripe to show on the right side, I should start the row 1 of this pattern on the right side, correct?
Hi Izumi,
Great question! Rows 1 and 2 are a wrong side rows. So to ensure that the vertical stripes appear on the right side, you will start this pattern on the wrong side!
I hope that this helps!
Cassy
I totally misread the pattern! Thank you!
Hmm, maybe I’ll end up sticking to the Herringbone pattern if the thicknesses of the two fabric will be too different (which fabric is thicker? I thought the herringbone fabric was quite substantial compared to regular stockinette stitch or garter stitch). I tried the brioche stitch too but it was too thick compared to the Herringbone fabric. Also, the Speckled Scarf fabric was too thin compared to Herringbone (that’s why I switched to the Reversible Stripe pattern).
Are there any Purl Bee patterns with two colors you recommend that create similar fabric (as in thickness) to the herringbone fabric?? Sorry for many questions!
If I don’t think the difference in thickness is too bad, I will try to see which needles work best. Thanks!!
Hi Izumi,
No problem! We are always happy to help! The mini herringbone stitch is quite different than most other stitch patterns in our patterns. You are essentially knitting each stitch twice on each row, creating an extra thick and squishy fabric. The other 2 color patterns use more traditional color work that creates a slightly thicker than normal fabric. The stitch pattern that we used on the Brindle Scarf might be worth trying as it is a bit fluffier. It also works over any odd number of stitches and so should work with the cast on for the mini herringbone.
I do think that it is worth trying both this stitch and the Brindle Scarf stitch pattern. You will never know if you like them together until you try them! I knit so many things and pull them right out and try new ones. The great thing about knitting is that we are all our own bosses and can do whatever makes us happy!
Best,
Cassy
Thank you so so much! I somehow overlooked the Brindle Scarf (probably because of the chunkiness of the yarn used in the pattern). I’m curious how it turns out with finer yarn like Alpaca Pure! I’ll start with the Reversible Stripe and if it doesn’t work out well, I’ll definitely try the Brindle Scarf! Thank you!
Hi Izumi,
What an interesting mashup! The main issue that I could see encountering here is that the two stitch patterns create fairly different fabrics with different thicknesses and widths. It is possible that the reversible stripe pattern may pull in more than the mini herringbone creating a narrower middle of your scarf, meaning that the transition will not create a straight edge.
I would suggest going up to a US 9 or 10 for the Alpaca Pure in this stitch pattern though there may be some trial and error to see what works best for you. It may be that one or the other of these needles will give you a straight smooth edge so I would be sure to try both! Experimenting though can be an adventure!
Let us know how it turns out!
Cassy
Wonderful pattern, love the finished scarf. Received so many complements on it. I think it works great for a womens or mans scarf. Love the different textures and that the one side looks woven Beautiful 🙂
Hi Jodi,
Thank you so much for your kind words! We are so glad that the scarf worked out for yoU!
Best,
Cassy
Instead of only one row per color would it be possible to make each color more distinct by doing two rows of each? But then this would certainly complicate the instructions! Any suggestions?
Hi Nola,
Thanks for writing in! Due to the construction of this pattern, knitting 2 rows in one color may alter where the colors play. This would alter the stripes interrupting the pattern. If you are looking for the stripes to be a bit more prominent, you may want to try using a heavier gauge yarn and going up an appropriate needle size.
I hope that this helps!
Cassy
Every scarf and every swatch have different edges.
This post edited for content.
Hi Ann,
We are sorry that you continue to have difficulty. We have tried to contact you via your email but the emails continue to bounce. We took a look at both samples and the edges appear the same on each. The edge where you carry up the yarn can look a touch different than the opposite edge but they do look similar.
We would be happy to address your issues via email, perhaps with photos that you could send, once your email works again.
Best,
Cassy
Hi! I want to make this scarf in fingering weight yarn. How many stitches should I cast on?
Hi Rebecca,
Thanks for writing in! Since everyone knits a little differently, I would recommend knitting a gauge swatch to figure out the amount to cast on with your chosen yarn and needles. Once you know how many stitches you are getting per inch, you can multiply that number by the width that you would like and cast on the nearest odd number of stitches.
I hope that helps!
Julianna
Hi – I’d like to duplicate the larger scarf you made with Alchemy Kozmos, silver, but am having trouble locating it – have they changed their names for yarns? I can’t seem to find a color chart anywhere, and while I might be able to special order it from somewhere, I’m not sure which color to request.
Any help you have would be great~thanks!
To add to my previous question about Alchemy Kosmos, I’m wondering if the color might now be called Rio?
Hi Jennifer,
Thanks for reaching out! For the version of this scarf using Kozmos, we used a color called Silver. To my knowledge, Alchemy has not changed the name of this color. I was able to find it on their “Color” section on their site (it is under the metal category). While we no longer carry this yarn, Alchemy does have a list of retailers that might be helpful in tracking it down!
Best,
Cassy
Hi there – am very keen to knit the Reversible Stripes scarf using the Season Alpaca and Mulberry Merino – just when I check out the pattern it does not specifically mention those yarns and as they appear to be a bigger ply than the yarn the pattern uses, I am not sure what needles size to use or what number of stitches to cast on. Unless I’m missing something?
Thanks 🙂
Hello Margret,
Thank you for reaching out! You can use the original pattern without any alterations. This means you will be using a US7 needle and aiming for a gauge of 24 stitches and 48 rows per 4 inches in stitch pattern.
I hope this clears things up for you and let us know if you have any further questions!
-Marilla
I dont use circular needles. And am a leftie. How would i go about interpreting the instructions to meet those needs? Thank you
Hello Kylasandra,
Thank you for reaching out! This project requires Circular needles because you do the single row striping that is required to complete this particular patter, you must keep the same side of the work facing you and to push all the stitches to the right end of the circular needle.
I would reccomend checking out our Seedbed Scarf or our Broken Garter Stitch Scarf, both of which work beautifully on straight needles.
Happy knitting!
-Marilla
Hello,
I would like to make this into a burp cloth for an expecting friend. I plan on using Cotton Pure though. Should I use the same need size of 4 that I use for linen stitch or a should I go a size up? Thank you for your help!
Kat
Hi Kat,
What a lovely idea! I do think a US 4 would be correct for this stitch pattern in Cotton Pure, but I would recommend knitting a gauge swatch to make sure. If the fabric is too tight or stiff for a burp cloth, you could always go up to a US 5!
Happy knitting!
Julianna
Great pattern! Would this work in Worsted weight yarn? I have two colors of Malabrigo worsted in search of a good pattern. Would it be too thick? Thank you!
Hi Meg,
Thanks for reaching out! Yes, you could certainly knit this scarf in a worsted weight yarn, though you will have to modify the pattern slightly! I would suggest knitting a gauge swatch in pattern using US 8 or 9 needles. You can then multiply your stitches per inch by 9 inches or your desired scarf width and round to the nearest odd number to determine how many stitches to cast on. As long as you use a needle appropriate for a worsted weight yarn it shouldn’t turn out too dense, but you can use your gauge swatch to decide if you are happy with how it will turn out!
Best,
Julianna
I love this pattern. A few people have commented asking if you have a version in the round and I wondered the same. Thank you.
Hi Tina,
Thanks for reaching out! We don’t currently offer a version of the patter in the round, but thank you for expressing your interest! I will be sure to pass this along to the rest of the team!
Warmly,
Gianna