Snowflake Scarf
Since opening Purl Soho over ten years ago, we have often dreamed of creating our very own yarn. A yarn that would be as wonderful we could imagine: soft and luxurious, colorful and friendly, warm and beautiful. So, I’m thrilled to now be sharing my Snowflake Scarf with you, created with our first ever Purl Soho yarn: Super Soft Merino!
Super Soft Merino makes every lovely detail of the Rosette Stitch glow with a gentle halo of warmth. A chunky single ply of 100% merino wool, this yarn knits up with such a lavish drape and sumptuous coziness that even the most bitter winter wind is a breeze!
Yarn lovers, if you adore the yarn used in this project, you’ll love exploring all of our other yarn collections! Discover over 45 thoughtfully designed yarns in nearly every natural fiber and in every spectacular color you can imagine. Only available here at Purl Soho’s online yarn store, where every skein is created with care and your creativity in mind!
Stay tuned for more amazing patterns as we welcome Super Soft Merino into our lives. We hope you welcome it into yours! -Joelle
Materials
- 4 skeins of Purl Soho’s Super Soft Merino, 100% merino wool yarn. Each skein of this bulky weight yarn is 87 yards/ 100 grams; approximately 348 yards required. We used Heirloom White.
- US 15 (10 mm) straight or circular knitting needles
Gauge
12 stitches = 4 inches in stitch pattern
Size
Finished Dimensions: 10 inches wide x 70 inches long
Pattern
Cast on 30 stitches.
Row 1 (Right Side): Knit.
Row 2: *P2tog, leaving stitches on left needle, bring yarn to back of work and k2tog through same stitches, drop stitches from left needle, repeat from * to end.
Row 3: Knit.
Row 4: P1, *p2tog, leaving stitches on left needle, bring yarn to back of work and k2tog through same stitches, drop stitches from left needle, repeat from * until 1 stitch remains, p1.
Repeat Rows 1-4 until approximately 30 inches of yarn remains, ending with a wrong side row. Bind off on right side in knit.
Weave in the ends and wrap yourself up!
Update: Our Snowflake Scarf In Franca!
September 30, 2019
Manos del Uruguay’s super soft Franca is an absolute party in a skein! In fact, we used three skeins of the color Party to pull our Snowflake Scarf from the archive and give it a colorful update. You’ll need the same US 15 needles as well as the pattern as written above and simply knit until the piece measures 70 inches from the cast-on edge. After that, weave in the ends and wrap yourself up!
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Does this stitch have a name? I think it is the stitch I've been trying to find from a hat that I love! Thanks! Love you guys and I'm glad to see you up and running post-Sandy.
Hi Courtney,
The stitch is called the “Rosette Sttich”. Thanks for you comment! Joelle
This is beautiful and looks so cozy. I can't wait to make one for my sister-in-law in Alaska. Should keep her warm! As always, this site is lovely and so glad to see you are all doing well after the storm. Thank you and let the holiday knitting begin!
It's lovely!! Thanks!!
I love how this stitch looks and am so excited to get the yarn and begin! My roommate has been asking for a cowl — she has commented several times on the striped cotton cowl that I made from your site for another roommate! 🙂 — if I were going to stitch the two ends together at the end to make it into a cowl, would you recommend shortening it by 10 inches or so? (My striped cotton cowl is about 60 inches)
Hi Katie-
That sounds like a great plan! You could even make it shorter if you wanted it to be a more neck hugging cowl.
Let us know how it goes!
Thanks!
Molly
I love your site. You always spark my creativity. I thought this scarf would make a perfect gift for several people I love! Just one concern. On rows 2 & 4, wouldn't the stitches decrease? Is there something I'm missing? Should there be a yarn over or something to maintain the stitch number? I'm probably missing something obvious and would appreciate your setting me straight. Thanks again for sharing such a beautiful project.
Cannot wait to cast on! Love your site, and just visited your shop this summer for the first time. Love everything I picked up:) Can't wait to come again on a future visit!
Hi Mopsy-
I can see why you would think rows 2 and 4 are decreasing, because of the P2tog and K2tog instructions. However, you are actually decreasing and then immediately creating a new stitch:
P2tog, leaving stitches on left needle, (this decreases your stitches by 1) bring yarn to back of work and k2tog through same stitches (this adds a new stitch), drop stitches from left needle
Sometimes I find it most helpful to just cast on and give a pattern like this a try even if it doesn't make sense to me written out.
Thank you for your question and please let us know if you need any more help!
Molly
If I wanted to make the scarf narrower, could I decrease the cast on by any number of stitches as long as the total remains even? So for instance could I cast on 16 or 20 stitches and still have the pattern work? Thanks!
Hi Megan-
Yes, you can cast on any even number and this pattern will work.
Thanks!
Molly
Thanks to Mopsy for asking the question about decreasing. That's how I read the pattern, too. And thanks to Molly for her answer. Can't wait to cast on for this lovely project!
Hello! That scarf is beautiful, thanks for sharing it with us. Do you happen to know if there is a similar stitch that can be used to crochet this pattern? I can crochet but don't know how to knit and just wondered.
Thanks!
Hi Nicole-
We don't really know of a similar crochet stitch but maybe a crocheting reader out there does?
Thanks for writing in!
Molly
As Mopsy said, you always spark my creativity! Would I be right in thinking this would knit up pretty fast or is the P2tog K2tog quite slow? I ask as relative, yet enthusiastic, newbie 🙂 I think it would make a wonderful Christmas gift but don't want to overcommit, especially as I have three other projects on the go! The yarn looks delicious.
Silly question: do you take the needle out after you P2tog to place the yarn in back and then K2tog?
hi, is the name of this yarn 'supersoft merino wool'? or is it 'scrumptious 100%merino wool'?
I've just ordered my yarn from you and am very excited about starting my scarf, however when telling a friend about it, i didn't know what exactly to call the yarn.
thanks
Hi Louise-
It's “Purl Soho's Super Soft Merino”. Thanks so much for your kind words and your question!
Molly
Hi Jenny-
There are no silly questions! It sounds like you have the right idea! Give it a try and if it isn't working please let us know and we can help.
Thank you!
Molly
Hi Sharon-
It's not super time consuming but then again it's not garter stitch either! We would suggest that you make a swatch using some scrap yarn to see if you like the stitch and judge how fast you go with it.
Thanks for your question!
Molly
hi! this yarn looks amaaaazing and so does this scarf! is this yarn considered aran or bulky? the pattern page on ravelry suggests aran weight yarn, but the gauge and suggested needles on your website make me think its bulky weight. thank you! i can't wait to cast on 🙂
Hi Delquin-
It's a bulky weight.
Thank you for your question!
Molly
I love your blog and all of your patterns/ideas! I had a question – if I wanted to make this into a cowl on circular needles, how would I need to modify the pattern in terms of the stitches?
Thanks so much!
Jennie
Thank you so much for this pattern!
Since customs is really high where I currently live, I regret to say that I still haven't ordered Purl Bee's Merino, … but if anyone wants to see what this pattern looks like in a much thinner wool (recommended for a 3.5 or 4cm needle; gauge 10×10 = 20 by 32) just scroll down to the picture in this”>http://somethingbyvirtueofnothing.blogspot.com/2012/12/birds-dont-belong-in-cages.html/”>this post.
I am such a Purl Bee fan, and was wondering if there is a book you recommend, or if Purl Bee might make one, about how to go from knowing how to knit simple things like scarves to knitting vests and sweaters. Thank you again!
Discovered your site a couple weeks ago when I started knitting. Most the patterns are beyond me right now, but I think I can do this one! It's lovely…as is your site. Thanks for all the patterns and tips!
Can this stitch be done in the round?
I have made two hats with this yarn. Was skeptical at first but it is fabulous yarn. Very soft yet sturdy. Love it.
Hi! it looks so cozy and warm!! I would like to try to kint it…
but i am not good at crochet knitting and my language is not English :((
do you have any patern picture? so, i can try to knit it?
This is a wonderful scarf. I deside it…but I'm unable to translate the pattern :-(((
Ciao! Tiziana
Hi Takako and Tiziana-
Unfortunately we don't have a pattern chart or picture or a translation. We're so sorry we can't be more helpful. Thank you both for writing in!
Molly
Hi Margaret-
We haven't had success doing this stitch in the round so we recommend it to be done flat.
Thanks for your question!
Molly
I love your site and this scarf is beautiful. The stitch is quite easy too – I just tried it.
I love your new merino. So soft! I've made two in this easy and beautiful pattern and plan to make more.
No problem Molly, I will ask my daughter to help me in the translation. I also love your beautiful site. Ciao
The yarn is gorgeous. How do you care for it…dry clean or handwash.
Thank you
Hi Patty-
We recommend handwashing this yarn.
Thank you!
Molly
this scarf is so very pretty and i really appreciated being able to read the comments and the answers… they will be taken into account when i finally make this. thanks again for such a pretty pattern
Just received the super soft merino today, beautiful desert blue. This knits up fast and feels like butter in my hands. Can't wait to wear it and plan on making one for my husband in the grey or black. I love this yarn.
I made mine with 2 strands of a lesser-weighted yarn, and it came out beautifully! I also stitched the 2 ends together for a cowl, and I could not love it more!
Just finished my scarf! When I was still knitting it though, I was thinking, 'This doesn't look much like the pictures on Purl Bee, but it sure is pretty!' Only after finishing it did I bother to read in the comments that it is the Rosette stitch, and then look it up on Youtube to see how it is done. See, what I was doing was knitting two together by knitting into the BACK of the two stitches, not the FRONT. Whoops! Is this a stitch that is already used or did I just come up with something new? If it's new, try it out! It's a beautiful one! 😉
I am having trouble reading the small print because of eye surgery. I ordered 2 skeins of this beautiful yarn and am wondering how to knit this scarf-half the cast on? Maybe? I don't want it shorter.
Hi nancythekniiter-
This stitch pattern is a multiple of 2, so if you want to do it half the width cast on 16sts.
Thank you for your question!
Faye
Hi – I love this pattern, but was wondering if you could recommend another yarn that would show the stitches as beautifully as the Super Soft Merino? I'd like to make this scarf as a gift for someone who doesn't wear wool because of skin sensitivity.
Thank you!
Steph
Hi Steph-
You can use the blue sky worsted cotton single or double. If you did it double it would on an 11. Or single it would be an 8 needle and about 40sts.
Thanks for your question!
Faye
Thank you so much for the advice on alternative yarn!!
🙂
Stephanie
Sort of reminds me of Tunisian Crochet.
Yours looks very lush and luxurious!!
I have started this scarf in the suggested yard and I really love this stitch. I was wondering if you think it would be better to join yard on the end or in the middle.
Hi Jenny,
Great question. For this project, we recommend joining on the edge.
Thanks,
Laura
Hi! I purchased my yarn from you before I decided on a project. I bought Madelinetosh Merino and was wondering how many stitches you recommended to cast on and if 2 skeins would be enough AND if a size 8 or 9 needle would be okay as recommended on the label… or do I size up to get that more open look. Thanks in advance! This is the most complex pattern I have tried as I am a relatively new knitter.
~ Michelle
Hi Michelle,
Have you swatched yet to figure out how many stitches to the inch you are getting and how many you'd like to cast on? I imagine it will probably in the neighborhood of 28-30? Depending on how wide you want it. You might want one more skein. I'd stick with the bigger needle, maybe even go up to a 10, but again, swatch first…
Let us know if you have any other questions.
Laura
Hi I ave been browsing your site after adding a scarf to my pinterest page but as I live in Australia just wondering the ply I should look for Its the snowflake scarf in pure merino.
Oh dear. I just looked at where you are and I was in New York in April. I could have come in and bought some wool. I have a friend actually staying in Soho in September but by then will be too warm to start knitting.
🙁
Hi Elizabeth-
We think this yarn is equivalent to a Australian 12 ply. The page posted below contains a lot of great info for converting US yarn sizes to Australian and UK sizes: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Yarn_weight
Thanks!
Molly
Hi again. I have ordered the wool for the fluted cowl. Can't wait for it to arrive. Which method should I use to cast on. It's a few years since I knitted something.
Hi Elizabeth-
We recommend a long tail cast on. Here is a tutorial: https://www.purlsoho.com/create/cast-on-tutorial/
Thanks so much for your questions and good luck with the project!
Molly
How much does it roll? My daughter loves this but if it rolls she doesn't want it. Don't want to put in the work and then she doesn't like it.
Hello Annie-
It shouldn't curl, if it does it's very little and it can be blocked out.
Thank you!
Faye
In terms of weaving in the ends. Do I just need to buy an especially large tapestry needle, or is there some other trick for this bulky weight yarn? Thanks!
Hi Ann-
There's no trick. Just get a large tapestry needle!
Thanks for writing in!
Molly
Hi!
Beautiful scarf and I'm trying to knit it as we speak. I'm having a problem tho. I'm on the second row and somehow I end up with one stitch left. I started with p2tog and leave the stitch on the left needle then k2tog after as directed and im left with one stitch. Have I don't something wrong with it? Assuming the first cast on count as stitch 1? Hope I'm not confusing you. Cannot wait till I finish this off! 🙂
Thank you in advance 🙂
Hi Knightyo,
If I assume you have an even number of stitches cast on, you should only have an extra stitch at the end of your row on Row 4. Are you refefring to Row 2 or Row 4?
On Row 4, you should p1, then work in pairs of stitches to the last stitch, and then p1.
But on Row 2, you should not have an extra stitch at the end.
Please write me back with any other questions!
Laura
Trying to make this for a friend, but the stitches are so tight! I'm sure I'm doing them right because the "rosettes" are formingbut it breaks my hands to knit it. Is there any way to make it easier/looser to knit? thanks!
Hi Caroline,
Often times when people work stitch patterns like this one (that involve working into a single stitch multiple times or dropping stitches of the needle) their tension gets abnormally tight compared to how they typically work The best way to compensate for the tautness, would be to go up in needle size. This will immediately loosen the fabric up. Or, sometimes, it just takes a little practice to get used to the rhythm of the pattern, and tension will loosen the more comfortable you get, so just some swatching or practicing before hand will help.
Let us know if you have any other questions!
Thanks,
Laura
Hello: I have just finished knitting this scarf and it is gorgeous! I love the feel of the wool, and the stitch pattern looks great. I would like to block since the ends have curled a bit and would appreciate any direction. Do you have a blocking tutorial? I use your short rows and weaving ends tutorials all the time! Thanks and happy new year.
I love the pattern of this scarf. I am new to knitting but just finished the learn to knit scarf kit and would like to try a new pattern. Would this pattern work with a chunky alpaca yarn instead of the merino? I would like to try a slightly different yarn after using the merino from the kit! Thank you for the beautiful things that inspired me to learn to knit!
Hi Stacy-
This stitch pattern would work with any yarn, you will just need to adjust the needle size to fit whatever yarn you are using. Try knitting a swatch with a needle on the large size of what is recommended for your particular yarn and see if you like it! Just make sure to cast on a multiple of 2 and the pattern will work!
Thanks for getting in touch!
Molly
Hi Andrea-
We do have a blocking tutorial. You can find it here: https://www.purlsoho.com/create/knitting-tutorials-finishing/2006/11/13/blocking.html
Thanks for getting in touch!
Molly
I have recently discovered your site. I soo love this pattern. I'm a novice and have not knitted beyond caps and scarves. This is exactly the pattern I was looking for, a bit complicated than garter and not too difficult that I lose interest!
thanks and take care
Samina
Beautiful pattern for a scarf, unfortunately mine seems to turn in a bit at the sides. Do you think it would stay straight if on the Knit rows the first and last 2 stitches were done in purl? Or perhaps this would mess up the pattern at the edges…
Hi Teddy,
We always encourage people to play around with our patterns. It seems as though purling those stitches would definitely with the curled edge. It will interrupt the fabric like quality of this piece, but it's important you like what you end up with! We did find that after finishing the scarf and steam blocking it, the edges relaxed some. There is still a slight subtle curl at the edges, but not as dramatic as when it was being worked up.
Hope this helps.
Best.
Laura
Hi there! I love this design and am thinking of making it for cold days in a warmer climate. The Purl Soho Super Soft Merino may be a little too warm for that though. Is there an alternative yarn I could use for a more equatorial climate (to use in cold air-conditioned offices or slightly cooler days)?
Thanks!
Serene
Hi Serene-
We don't have anything in this gauge that would work in a wamer climate. However the stitch pattern will work with any yarn and in any gauge! I think linen like this might be lovely: https://www.purlsoho.com/purl/products/item/380-Louet-Euroflax-Originals using a size 5 needle.
Whatever yarn you choose, make sure to to a gauge swatch first to figure out how many stitches to cast on. The pattern will work with any multiple of 2 stitches cast on.
Thank you!
Molly
Great! Thanks for the advice, Molly!
Cheers
Serene
Hi! Is there a particular way you recommend for joining new balls of yarn using this pattern? I feel like "knitting in" the new yarn would be too complicated.
Hi Christina-
We recommend that you knit to the end of a row and leave a 6-inch tail from the old ball of yarn and then start the new ball of yarn also leaving a 6-inch tail. Don't tie a knot or anything, just begin knitting with the new yarn. When you are done with your project you can weave in the tails.
Here is our tutorial for weaving in the ends: https://www.purlsoho.com/create/knitting-tutorials-finishing/2011/7/14/weaving-in-your-ends.html
Thank you!
Molly
Hi there! First of all, I love this site! I’m getting started early this year so I have time to make pretty much everything on here for Christmas season 🙂
I love this scarf but was wondering if it was possible to knit this in the round? Is there an easy way to convert more complicated patterns like this to the round? I’m not the best knitter (understatement!) so am still learning how to change things as I go.
Thanks so much for your help!
Hi Hayley-
There isn’t a simple way to knit this in the round to create a tubular shape, but we do recommend that you use circular needles when knitting this pattern. You use them as you would straight needles.
Thanks for your question!
Molly
Hiya 🙂 Just wanted to drop a quick line. I am currently making this scarf. It’s a fun stitch, a beautiful stitch…and absolutely fun to work! I am using Loops & Threads Charisma…in Black Raspberry. Stunning scarf…and thank you so much for this pattern!
Hello!
I am wondering if this pattern would be okay to knit with 9mm needles?
Thanks!
Hi Bailey-
It might be. When a needle size is listed in a pattern it is always just a suggestion, the most important thing is that you are getting the correct gauge. You can use any size needles you like as long as you are getting the right gauge.
With that said, on a pattern like this that doesn’t need to fit in the same way a sock, sweater or hat would you don’t need to be too precise with the gauge. So if you like the fabric you create with the 9mm needles then it should be fine!
Thanks for your question!
Molly
Thanks a lot 🙂
I really lik this pattern so I wanted yo try it with my 9mm! Thanks again!
Hello,
I have problem to do row2. I don’t really understand how to do it, my stitches became 10 at the end 🙁 Is there any picture to show all the steps of row2?
Thank you!
Hi Jean,
We don’t have any photos, but maybe I can explain it a little for you!
When you purl 2 together, you don’t quite finish the stitch, instead, you keep the two stitches on the left needle (and you have one new stitch on the right needle). Now bring the yarn to the back of the work (to the knit position) and insert the right needle back into the two stitches on the left needle (the ones that you left there when you purled 2 together) and knit 2 together. This time allow the two stitches to fall from the left needle. You should have two new stitches on the right needle!
I hope this gets you on the right path! Please let us know if you have any more questions and thanks for this one!
Whitney
I love the look of this scarf but not sure if I can make it. I have “advanced” this year from scarfs to hats…is there a video for rows 2 & 4? I really want to make this.
Hi Denise-
There is not a video but we are happy to help you with any specific questions. If you have made a hat you can certainly make this! Please let us know if there’s anything you don’t understand about the pattern and we’ll try to get you on the right track.
Best-
Molly
I would love to makes this scarf for a good friend but I would like to use Blue Sky Bulky. Would you recommend this yarn ad an alternative for this project and if so, how many skeins would I need?
Thanks so much I love your site and store!
Best wishes
Monique
Hi Monique-
The Blue Sky Bulky would be an good alternative. You would need 8 skeins for this project.
Thank you for your questions!
Molly
Thanks Molly!!
Hi,
Once I P2tog and then k2tog, do I move the yarn forward to start again P2tog or leave it on the other side as I finish k2tog.
I noticed that if I leave it, I created another stich. Not sure if it should be like that. Please advice 🙂
Thank you!
Hi Ana-
You move the yarn forward before you start the purl. You definitely don’t want to create a new stitch! Unless otherwise noted you always move your yarn forward before you purl and move it to the back before you knit.
Thanks so much for getting in touch about this and good luck with the project!
Molly
I’ve read to get neater edges you should slip the first stitch and knit the last stitch. If I added two stitches to do that, would it disturb the pattern at all? Thanks!
Hi Sarah-
It shouldn’t disturb the pattern to add those two stitches, as long as you remember they are there!
Thanks for getting in touch!
Molly
Hi!
Just wanted to drop in to say my scarf is done and I am blocking it now. Ended up using Rowan brushed fleece and its lovely! Maybe a little less stitch definition as the merino would have given but very cosy and a quick knit too. A row counter helped immensely to keep me on track!
Now I am wondering if this pattern can be worked in the round? My friend is in love with her new scarf and she would love a matching hat!
Thanks for all your help 🙂
Warm wishes
Monique from Holland
Hi Monique-
Unfortunately this stitch doesn’t translate to the round very easily. You may want to look at some of our other hat patterns to see if you see anything that might look nice with the scarf: https://www.purlsoho.com/create/category/knit/projects-knit/accessories-projects-knit/hats-projects-knit/
Thanks for getting in touch!
Molly
Help! I accidentally skipped Row 3 about 12 inches in… how on earth do I frog this stitch? Any tips?? I would hate to start over. 🙁
Hi Kristin!
This is a very tough question to answer. This stitch is definitely more difficult to pull back on. I would suggest pulling out to row 2 or 4, and then pull that row out 1 by 1 as you put the needle in on row 1 or 3. Since those rows are knit rows, it should be a little easier to pick back up.
Thanks for your question!
Thomas
Love the stitch pattern! I want to make an afghan for a wedding gift. I am thinking 40″x 50″ so will cast on 140 stitches right? Not good at calculating yardage, will 6 skeins be enough? Is there a formula you use for yardage calculations? Thank you for your help.
Hi Lori,
Your planned size is 4 times the width, so you would need more like 120 stitches for the cast-on. For yardage, your size is more than twice as big as the scarf in area, so I think you’ll need more than 6 skeins. perhaps 11 to 12 would be enough?
Thanks for your question!
Thomas
Hi there! Is there any chance that you might have a video to show how to create this beautiful scarf? I’m new to knitting and love the video tutorials… A picture (or video) is worth a thousand words… And if you have one, I’d love to see it! Thanks so much!
Hi Bev-
We don’t have a video for this scarf but are happy to answer any questions you may have. Is there a particular step you’re having trouble with?
Best-
Molly
I don’t knit the “right” way- I don’t hold the working end in my left hand, I use my right hand to loop the yarn around the right needle. Is there a less awkward way to move the yarn from the back to the front and vice versa? Or is it awkward feeling because of my particular way of knitting! Thanks!
Hello Marsha,
You don’t knit wrong at all! That is called the English style of knitting versus the Continental style. No way is the right way! Some people try and wrap the yarn around a finger on their right hand and so you can sort of “throw” it in between the needles easily. Take a look at our tutorial videos on our website for some visual aid.
Happy Knitting!
Alyson
I am a new knitter and am struggling with this pattern which i think is lovely, if i cast on 30 stitches and p2 tog means 15 stitches, k2 tog means 7 stitches. if the pattern calls for k2 and p2 together where is my width gone, what am i doing wrong, help
Hi Lesley,
Thank you for your question. When you do the p2tog you leave the stitches on the left needle, then move the yarn to the back of the work and with the right needle go back into those same stitches to create a knit stitch. For every time you p2tog and k2tog it is referring to the same 2 stitches so you will not end up decreasing or changing the number of stitches in that row.
I hope that clarifies things for you, good luck!
Jake
Hello, Purl Bee!
This pattern is the first I ever decipher (as a newbie), and it is so simple, fast and elegant. From your indications, i’m working correctly and yet my scarf doesn’t look this perfect. Actually until reading carefully your answers to 3 users above, i’ve believed to have accidentally “invent” a new pattern 🙂 Might the different result be caused by using an acrylic yarn and bigger needles and, most important, a loose knitting? Unfortunately i can’t provide any picture.
Thank you for this lovely pattern!
Tried many times to work this pattern. Can’t figure it out. Need a video. Any chance?
Hi Jo Ann,
Thank you for the comment! Unfortunately we do not have a video for this project, I will put in a request to have one made so hopefully that will happen in the near future.
In the meantime if you are having any specific questions feel free to respond to this comment or you can call our shop at 212-420-8796 and we’d be happy to walk you through it!
Good Luck!
Jake
Is there a pattern for a hat to match the snowflake scarf?
Hello Becky!
These hats are all knit with the same squishy and lovely yarn as the Snowflake Scarf! https://www.purlsoho.com/create/2012/11/23/whits-knits-super-soft-merino-hats-for-everyone/
I would stick to a more simple hat so it doesn’t detract from the beautiful texture of the scarf’s unique stitch pattern.
Enjoy! -Alyson
Hi, I found this video on YouTube who explains the stitch. The name is “Rosette Stitch”
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=9_6uYbyN6ys
Hello Monique!
Thank you for sharing your findings! Keep up the good work! -Alyson
I would like to knit this with a less bulky yarn ie 100 grams/216 yards. Could you offer suggestions to convert this ie size needles and number cast on stitches?
Thanks for your help
Hello, s miller!
Thank you so much for writing in! Is your 100g yarn really lightweight like a laceweight? Or is it closer to a Sport or DK weight? Since there is 216 yards in the skein, I think it might be closer to a DK weight. If that is the case, I recommend starting with a US size 8 needle and making a swatch in the stitch pattern. This might be a case of trial and error regarding needle size to get the look that you want. Once you’ve found the right needle to compliment your yarn then you can turn to your swatch to help you calculate the number of stitches to cast on.
To do this you’ll count how many stitches you get in 1-inch of your swatch. The scarf in our pattern is 10-inches wide, so to get the same width you will take the number of stitches you get in 1-inch of your swatch and multiply that by 10. For example, for the original pattern you get 3 stitches in 1-inch, so 3 times 10 is 30 – the cast on is 30 stitches. Does that make sense?
If you have further questions, please us know!
Happy Knitting,
Kumeko
Hello!
I am new to knitting and have been practicing this pattern before I jump in and start making the full scarf. I have never purchased circular needles and I noticed in one of the comments you suggested using them vs straight needles. What length circular needles do you recommend for this and perhaps knitting scarfs in general? Thank you!
Hi, Danielle!
Thank you very much for writing in! Sorry about the delayed response! We often recommend circular needles for projects that are too wide to fit comfortably on straight needles. As a general rule you would select a circular needle length that is a few inches shorter (or a few inches larger) than the finished dimension of the project. Circular needles generally come in the following lengths: 12″, 16″, 20″, 24″, 29″, 32″, 40″, 47″, and 60″. For example, if you were knitting a blanket that is 30 inches wide you would choose a needle that is either 24″, 29″ or 32″ long.
For this project, the finished width of the scarf is 10-inches, so a circular needle that is 12 inches long will easily accommodate that width.
If you have further questions, please let us know!
Happy knitting,
Kumeko
Would this work with the Lanecardate Feltro? If so how many skeins and would I use the recommended needle size for the Feltro?
Hello Eryn,
That’s a great question! Yes, Feltro is about the same weight as Super Soft, so you would be able to substitute it. The fabric will be slightly different since Feltro is a softly felted yarn and Super Soft Merino is a fluffy single ply. I hope that helps, please let me know if you have any other questions. Thanks so much.
Happy knitting,
Allison
Hi from London to you lovely Purl Soho people!
I have knitted this wonderful pattern in Blue Sky Alpacas bulky, the gorgeous boysenberry colourway, and am bored with the scarf format – I am really keen to knit the stitch as a triangular shawl. Do you have any tips for doing this before I frog and get going again ? I’m thinking especially of how to handle the edges and the centre line. I can use something like a cdd maybe with yos at the centre but can’t quite see how best to do that. Then maybe seed or garter stitches at the side to give it a stable non-curling edge (thought the stitch probably wouldn’t curl) – any suggestions hugely welcome as I thunk it will look great if I can figure out the right stitches to work with the existing pattern.
Thanks so much,
Carolyn
Hi Carolyn,
What a lovely idea! Thanks by the way for the kind words as well! I think that you might be able to make this into a triangle by increasing one stitch each side every knit row. By doing so you will automatically stagger the snowflake pattern, so there is no needle to p1 in row 3. You could also play with using short rows! Let us know how it goes!
-Adam
Thanks for your advice Adam, will get onto a test and will put it on Ravelry as Purple Snowflake if it takes off!
Carolyn
Hi, this scarf is absolutely amazing. I found it in Pinterest and since then (two days:) I’m trying to make it. I’m using 9mm needles and my practice yarn. I read the instructions a million times but somehow I’m wrong. It’ s just not the same pattern. I have a picture of what I made, but don’t know how to show you. I really want you to see it and tell me where I messed up.
Hi Gergana,
Thanks for the lovely comment! I suggest you email your picture and question to [email protected] and we’ll get back to you with some advice. Thanks again!
-Adam
Hi – I just bought 3 skeins of purl soho merino in red and want to do this pattern. Can I just do it with 3??
Hello Gretchen,
Thanks for writing in! You can certainly knit this scarf with three skeins instead of four. The finished scarf will just be shorter.
I hope this helps!
-Marilla
Hello,
Would this pattern be nice to make a man scarf ? Is it too much feminine pattern for a man scarf ?
If this is not a good pattern.
Could you please suggest me a different pattern ?
Thank you so much for sharing 🙂
Jenny
Hi Jenny,
This scarf would make a lovely addition into any mans wardrobe. The detailing is very subtle. if you wanted something with more of a pattern, you could do the speckled scarf in linen quill.
I hope this helps,
Melissa
Hi! I’m planning on knitting this beautiful pattern with some bulkier yarn I have laying around – 200g. I saw that the Super Soft Merino is 100g. Would I have to modify the pattern – cast on fewer -16 rows maybe instead of 30? Would it still work and look the same?
Thank you!
Hi Jess,
Thanks for writing in! You can certainly modify this pattern! To decide whether you will need to cast on fewer or more stitches, you will need to knit a gauge swatch. For this pattern the gauge is 3 stitches = 1 inch in stitch pattern. Once you know how many stitches you are getting per inch in pattern, you can multiply that number by 10 inches wide and use the nearest even number as your cast on. For instance, if you are getting 2 stitches per inch in pattern, 2 x 10 = 20, which is an even number so you will cast on 20 stitches!
I hope that this helps!
Cassy
I love this pattern. I made 2 scarfs this winter using Feltro Lanecardate. I’m wondering how to rework the pattern for circular knitting?
Hello Aneta,
Thank you for writing us- I’m happy to know that you loved making this project! Unfortunately this stitch doesn’t translate to the round very easily so I wouldn’t recommend it for knit in the round projects.
Happy knitting,
Marilla
Hi, I’m hoping you have a tutorial for this stitch.
Hi Marlene,
Thanks for writing in. Unfortunately we don’t have the resources at the moment to do a video tutorial of this. We will keep your request in mind though for the future!
Best,
Julianna
If you want a video tutorial, this is also known as the rosette stitch, and there are video tutorials on YouTube.
Thanks for letting us know it’s the rosette stitch!
How do you weave in the ends in this stitch? thanks!
Hello Rachel,
Thank you for reaching out! To weave in your ends you will want to follow the stitch pattern with your tail. For a more in-depth explanation I would recommend checking out our tutorial!
Happy knitting,
Marilla
Thanks so much, Lauren. It’s always so much clearer when I can see a visual. I immediately looked up the Rosette stitch on Youtube and found a perfect video! Can’t wait to make this scarf now!
Can you recommend a “non-wool” yarn substitute? Thanks
Hi Joyce,
Thanks for reaching out! I would suggest using Blue Sky Worsted Cotton as a substitute for this scarf – it is wonderful for those with wool sensitivities, but since it is a bit lighter weight than Super Soft Merino, you will have to make some slight adjustments to the pattern. To do so, you will need to knit a gauge swatch in pattern on US 11 needles, multiply your stitches per inch by 10 inches, and then round to the nearest even number to determine how many stitches to cast on. It will take 3 skeins to knit a scarf the same size as ours at the smaller gauge.
I hope that helps, and happy knitting!
Julianna
I would like to make the Snowflake Scarf into a baby blanket size. How many skeins would I need of the Super Soft Merino, and how many stitches would I cast on?
Hi Borami,
Thanks for reaching out! That is such a lovely idea! The stitch pattern will look so nice as a baby blanket. For approximately a 36″ x 36″ baby blanket I would recommend casting on 108 stitches and 8 Skeins of Super Soft Merino! I would recommend leaving 1 or 2 of the skeins unwound in the event you don’t need them all so you can return them for store credit within 6 months!
Please let us know how this works out!
All the best,
Gianna
What a beautiful pattern!
Could I use needles size 11 with this yarn?
Hi Sofia,
Thanks for reaching out! You could try this out on an 11 but the fabric will be much more dense, and overall change the gauge quite a bit! I would suggest sticking to a 15 to insure the fabric is not too dense!
Warmly,
Gianna
If I used super soft Merino to make a 20” X 70”shawl garter stitch, how many skeins do you think I would need?
Thanks
Victoria
Hi Victoria,
Thanks for reaching out! If you wanted to make a garter stitch shawl that measured 20″ x 70″ in Super Soft Merino, I’d estimate that you’d need approximately 680 yards of yarn, or 8 skeins total. It sounds like a wonderfully cozy project!
Warmly,
Kelsey
Do the sides curl in? Or will it lay flat after its steamed or blocked?
Hi Jessica,
Thanks for reaching out! Since this pattern has a very textured stitch unlike stockinette, there shouldn’t be any curling! However, I do recommend blocking or steaming the scarf when finished for the best result!
Happy knitting!
Gianna