Cobblestone Scarf
Walking down Broadway towards Purl Soho, past the glittering flagship stores, it’s hard to imagine that the neighborhood streets were once tiled entirely in cobblestones. But turn onto an ankle-twisting street like Mercer or Wooster and we meet the vivid evidence of Soho’s complex past.
The beauty of New York City’s remaining cobblestones inspired my knubbly, knobbily Cobblestone Scarf. I knit it with three of my favorite Purl Soho yarns: rustic Flax Down, soft Alpaca Pure and polished Mulberry Merino. Knit in combination, the three yarns bring out the best in each other and create a fascinating texture that looks as if it were built brick by brick.
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Creating this Cobblestone Scarf is nowhere near as difficult an undertaking as repaving Broome Street. Simply knit one row of seed stitch in each of the three yarns. No stranding, no tricky slip stitch patterns and no trowels or mortar to speak of. It’s stunning and surprising, just like New York City itself! -Gina
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Materials
To knit your own Cobblestone Scarf, you will need…
- 1 skein of Purl Soho’s Mulberry Merino, 80% extra fine merino wool and 20% mulberry silk.
- 1 skein of Purl Soho’s Flax Down, 43% baby alpaca, 42% extra fine merino and 15% linen.
- 2 skeins of Purl Soho’s Alpaca Pure, 100% alpaca.
- US 7 (4.5 mm) straight or circular needles
The two color combinations, shown above, are…
- Dark: Mulberry Merino in Toasted Charcoal, Flax Down in Toasted Charcoal and Alpaca Pure in Dark Loam
- Light: Mulberry Merino in Oyster Gray, Flax Down in Heirloom White and Alpaca Pure in Heirloom White.
Gauge
20 stitches and 40 rows = 4 x 4 inches in pattern (see Note)
Size
Finished Measurements: 8 inches by 70 inches
Note
This scarf is worked in seed stitch, alternating between 3 different yarns every third row. You will not cut the yarn between each row. Instead, at the end of each row simply drop the old yarn, turn and begin the next row with the next yarn. Take care to not pull the new yarn too tight when beginning each row.
Pattern
With Mulberry Merino, cast on 41 stitches. We used a basic Long Tail Cast On.
Join Flax Down, but do not cut Mulberry Merino (see Note section, above)
Row 1 (with Flax Down): *K1, p1, repeat from * to last stitch, k1.
Join Alpaca Pure, but do not cut Mulberry Merino or Flax Down
Row 2 (with Alpaca Pure): Repeat Row 1.
Row 3 (with Mulberry Merino): Repeat Row 1.
Row 4 (with Flax Down): Repeat Row 1.
Repeat Rows 2, 3 and 4 until work measures 70 inches from cast on edge, ending with a Row 2 (in Alpaca Pure).
With Mulberry Merino, bind off in pattern.
Weave in the ends. Block as desired and enjoy your Cobblestone Scarf!
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Another PurlSoho treasure…I love how you are combining the various yarns to create such beauty!!
Julie
Thanks Julie! Have a wonderful day! -Gina
Wouldnot it be p1k1 for the second and fourth and… row ? the given instructions seem give ribs, no ?
Hi Carolinette, Great question! Since the scarf has an odd number of stitches, the row begins and ends with k1. Each row will follow the same pattern as written. Please let me know if that makes sense! Thanks for writing in. -Gina
you made me so homesick. I was born 88 yrs ago, this month, and married a Californian, but still can’t get used to this state.
looks like next month I will order the yarn from you….this I must have.
you are fabulous.
keep delighting us, jo
Hi Jo-
Happy birthday and thanks for this nice comment!
Molly
Oh this is a beautiful piece! I want to make sure I understand the pattern correctly though…
At any given time, you are only holding one yarn? You are never holding any double? Correct? I think that’s what I understand, and that you are just dropping the other two, and not breaking them, and then picking each back up in turn.
Thanks, and again, gorgeous project!
Hi Jeanett, you’re exactly right! You never hold any yarn double, only knit with one yarn at a time. And don’t cut the yarn between rows, just drop the old yarn and pick up each new yarn in turn. Thank you so much for your kind compliment! All my best, Gina
This is a lovely pattern, thanks for sharing
Thank you for reading, Erica! Happy knitting!
I love seed stitch patterns and the usage of 3 different yarns just makes it even more special. Thank you for the inspiration!
Hi Roxy, Thanks so much for reading! Your comment made my day. All my best, Gina
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Please could I be be re-instated.
Thank you
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Molly
I love this scarf but can’t wear merino or alpaca (too itchy). Is there a cashmere yarn in the same or similar color wave that you would recommend as a substitute?
Hi Jane, Thanks so much for your kind words! Jade Sapphire 8-ply Cashmere is a great replacement for this project. For a dark colorway, try La Nuit, Pewter, and Silver Fox. For a light colorway, Ivory, Silver Pearl, and Sterling would look nice.
Happy knitting! -Gina
Thank you Gina. I can’t wait to make one. Same number of skeins for each color?
Hi Jane, Thanks so much for your kind words! You’ll need a little less than 200 yards of each yarn. Since the Alpaca skeins are only 109 yards, you’ll need two skeins. The Mulberry Merino and Flax Down skeins have more yardage, so you’ll only need one of each. Happy knitting! -Gina
What three other yarns could you use if you are (as I am) -oh, sob – allergic to alpaca?
Hi Genia, Sorry to hear you’re allergic to alpaca!
Mulberry Merino is a blend of Merino Wool and Silk, so as long as you are not allergic to wool you should be fine there.
Cascade Pima Cotton knit double has the weight and sheen of the alpaca. I’d suggest that to replace the Alpaca Pure.
Worsted Twist or Worsted Twist Heather is a great replacement for Flax Down. It has a similar matte quality to the Flax Down that will compliment the other yarns nicely.
Let me know what you think of those ideas! Thanks so much for writing. -Gina
Thanks so much for the suggestions. Soon as I finish those pesky taxes, this will go on my list!
You need to offer these patterns in pdf, word and the website as most people don’t want to hand write or copy and paste etc
I know myself I appreciate the pattern and this is only a thought not to be construed as rudeness.
Hi Tonda-
We do offer all of our free patterns as a PDF or free printout by using our print feature!
If you’re on a desktop version of the site, you will find a “print” icon in the right column just below the date and tags. If you’re on a mobile version of the site, you will find a “print” icon below the pattern and above the comments.
Follow the easy on-screen instructions to delete whichever parts of the pattern you don’t want to print or save. For example, you may decide to shorten the pattern by omitting certain images or the list of materials.
Thanks for getting in touch!
Molly
Love it….Can’t wait to make it!
Thank you Pinky! Happy knitting! -Gina
Can this be made as an infinity scarf?
Hi Di! Thank you for your question! You can certainly make this into an infinity scarf. After you bind off, sew the two ends together before weaving in your ends. That’s it! Please let me know if I can help with any other questions. -Gina
Hi, again your creations are one of a kind:)
I have one little question – when we take the new yarn each row and drop the old one (i mean when we change the colours) does it matter if the new one is in front or in the back i mean should i twist them when i am picking … sorry for the bad explanation but my english isn’t that good. Hope you understood what i meant:)
And again great stuff amazing…
Hi Konstantina, thanks so much for your question! I understood perfectly. It does not matter if you bring the yarn to the front or the back as long as you do the same on every row. I brought the new yarn to the front each time. Thanks for your kind words and please let me know if you have any other questions. -Gina
I don’t understand how you can pick up the yarn from 3 rows back, can you explain?
Hi Roberta, Thanks for writing in with your question! The rule with knitting stripes is, if there are 3 rows or less between stripes, you can change colors without cutting the yarn. The yarn then carries up the side of the scarf. If you set up the stripes exactly as instructed in the pattern, the next yarn is waiting for you at the end of each row. Please let me know if I can clarify more! All my best, Gina
I just ordered this nice kit and I can not wait to start! thank you for this beautiful scarf!
This is soo pretty! I love how you mix different yarn. Just a question (beginners question), are all three yarns the same weight? If do you have to use the same weight yarn to do this? x
Hi Nino! Thanks so much for writing in. These yarns are of slightly different weights. The alpaca pure, a heavy worsted weight, is slightly thicker than the flax down and mulberry merino, which are more of a dk weight. If you want to substitute yarns, you could use any yarns between DK and heavy worsted, just know that if you use 3 worsted yarns your scarf will be slightly thicker and heavier than if you use 3 DK yarns. Please let me know if you have any other questions! -Gina
Love this!! Question though: could you offer any suggestion if I wanted to modify into a circle scarf? I am a bit of a beginner…Would I follow the pattern to desired length and somehow join the ends together?
Hi Kate! Thanks so much for your question. You are exactly right, to make this into a circle scarf, simply follow the pattern to the desired length (60 inches is a good length for a circle scarf), bind off, then sew the two ends together with a whip stitch. Let me know if that makes sense! Happy knitting! -Gina
Love it! Simple, elegant- huge fan of your site and exquisite taste. Moving soon, back north to the colder climate cannot wait to try this project.
Thanks so much Pamela! Somehow, with lots of knits, winter is not so bad.
I’m about to embark on this gorgeous scarf and have knitted seed stitch before. Last year when I made the easy baby blanket It was noted to slip the first stitch on each for a neater edge. I loved how that turned out, would you do the same on this scarf?
Many thanks!
Hi Lisa,
Great question! You can slip the first stitch of every row, so long as you set up the yarns exactly as I instruct in the pattern. I did try this on some swatches when I was planning this scarf, and I didn’t feel it made a huge difference on the edge. I thought it looked nice either way, so it’s up to you! Thanks for writing us and please let me know if you have any other questions! Happy knitting! -Gina
This scarf is really beautiful. I have a color question. Would grey fig and otter brown go well together together for this scarf ?
Thanks so much for your help !
Hi Alice! Thanks so much for writing us with your question and kind words. We all think these colors would look great together:
Flax Down in Gray Fig
Mulberry Merino in Gray Fig
Alpaca Pure in Otter Brown or Dark Loam
Hope that helps! Happy knitting! -Gina
I just love the look of this scarf and can’t wait to try it! Is there a way to do it in the round or with a provisonal cast on so that it ends up being a cowl rather than a straight scarf?
Hi Stephanie, Thanks so much for your kind words! You can absolutely make this into a cowl. Provisionally cast on with the mulberry merino, then follow the pattern until the cowl is your desired length, ending with a row 2. Undo the provisional cast on and join the two ends together by grafting (kitchener stitch) or do a 3 needle bind off. That’s it! Let me know if I can help with any other questions! -Gina
Can you please notify me when the dark gray kit is restocked? Thank you. I love the design sensibility of Purl Bee, and want to make everything you feature.
Hi Deepa,
Thanks so much for writing us with your kind words!
While the kit is sold out, the yarns that are included in the kit are still available for purchase. We don’t have plans to restock the kit in the near future, but you don’t have to wait. You can buy the yarns in the kit on their own (A la carte, if you will!). Please let us know if you need any help with this! Have a great day!
Gina
I want to enlarge the Mulberry silk scarf into a wrap. The scarf ‘s multiple is 4+3 on #6 needles. Thanks so much. Have fallen in love w/ your yarn and can’t wait until the Fall yarn comes in. Thanks so much. Will appreciate an ASAP answer.
Hi Mary! Thanks for writing! Am I right in understanding that you’d like to make the Cobblestone Scarf in a larger size? It’s likely that on a size 6 needle with the Mulberry Merino that your gauge will be in the ballpark of 5-6 stitches per inch (although this is just a guide and it would be ideal if you could knit up a small swatch in your pattern to see how many stitches per inch you are getting). Do you know how big you would like your wrap to be? Let us know and we’d be glad to help you figure it out! Kristy
I visited New York City for my first time last October. I fell in love with Purl Soho, and those beautiful cobbled streets were an additional local delight. This scarf would be the ideal memento. Im so pleased you have mail order for Australia. Mind you, I had half a suitcase filled with wonderful purchases from your store. Bliss.
I want to make the cobblestone scarf but I want the base color to be moody green or black green. As I cannot actually see these yarns what is the best choice for colors of the other yarns. Thank you
Hello Venita,
Thank you for reaching out. The Cobblestone Scarf is a lovely project. The Mulberry Merino and the Alpaca Pure come in Black Green and I would suggest using the Toasted Charcoal in Flax Down. I think they will work very well together, the stripe of the Flax Down will just be a little more pronounced. I hope that helps.
Happy knitting,
Allison
I just love this pattern and actually was in your store and purchased what I thought was the right yarn supplies at the time, but forgot the flax down! Do you think I could still follow this pattern with the two other yarns instead of all three?
Hello Leyla,
Thanks for writing us! Unfortunately you will have to do a 2-row stripe to make this pattern work in two yarns. Fortunately, This will not look bad at all with both of these yarns! the Mulberry Merino and Alpaca Pure are both vibrant and shiny and if you decide to do a 2-row stripe, they will look stunning next to each other. Sometimes happy accidents are meant to be.
Best,
Adam
Can you please advise some cotton equivalents to this yarn? I’m basically allergic to everything but cotton 🙁
Also, would it be terrible to do a larger/heftier yarn for larger needles to shorten the project time? Pls advise yarn and needle size suggestions if you can too, thanks!
Thanks!
Hi Joanna,
Thanks for writing in! I would suggest using two similar colors of Blue Sky Worsted Cotton as a substitute for the Worsted Twist and Alpaca Pure and the Cascade Ultra Pima as a substitute for the Mulberry Merino. You can find these yarns on our website. I have provided links below! I hope this helps.
https://www.purlsoho.com/yarn/knitting-crochet/worsted-cotton.html
https://www.purlsoho.com/yarn/knitting-crochet/ultra-pima.html
Best,
Adam
Thank you so much for sharing, the scarf’s are really lovely and I am sure they will be very smart at wearing. Love the patterns, these will make lovely gifts should I decide to do so, home made is best, regardless of hand or machine knit. Our winter is just about to start perhaps in 4 weeks time so these patterns are so welcome and such a blessing. Go well, have a great and wonderful day. Kind regards.
This looks like a great scarf and I can’t wait to knit this for my husband!
Do you have any suggestions in terms of yarn color for getting a lighter gray look or a one with a bluish tinge?
Thank you!
Hi Sara,
Great question! I think that this scarf would look great in gray tones. I would suggest Mulberry Merino in Storm Gray, Flax Down in Stonewall Gray and Alpaca Pure in Oyster Gray.
I hope that this helps and happy knitting!
Cassy
Would it work to make this scarf in 3 different colors? I happen to have 2 extra skeins of Alpaca Pure in a dark teal, a skein of Mulberry Merino in a dark green, and a skein of Super Soft Merino in a lighter teal, which leads me to — Could you switch out the Flax down for Super Soft Merino. Or am I just totally making a mess of this pattern? I just have so many left over skeins!
Hi Suzy,
Great question! I think that this scarf would look great in 3 colors. In the darker version, the 2 yarns that are in Toasted Charcoal take the dye differently and so look almost like 2 different colors. So long as you like the colors together, I think that the scarf will come out great!
I would not recommend substituting Super Soft Merino for Flax Down. Flax Down comes in at 4.5 – 5.5 stitches per inch where as Super Soft Merino comes in at 2.5 – 3 stitches per inch. If you would like to substitute a different yarn for the Flax Down, I would suggest another DK weight yarn such as our Cashmere Merino Bloom.
I hope that this helps and happy knitting!
Cassy
I love that this pattern has a story. The combined effect of the yarns is beautiful. Some other purl soho patterns note that the sample pictured is slightly larger than the pattern as written (for example, the crosshatch cowl). I am curious if the scarf pictured is truly only 8″ wide, and if not, how you modified the pattern? Thanks for your time.
Hi Kate,
Thanks for your kind words! This scarf is knit exactly as written and is indeed 8 inches wide. Using the 3 yarns together in this scarf creates a nice lofty fabric. The crosshatch cowl is one of the few items that we altered slightly and we are happy to own up to it!
I hope that this helps and happy knitting!
Cassy
Hi there,
Curious if this would be a good project for a beginning knitter? I just finished the beginners hat and hand warmer kit, and am looking for another project to take on.
Thanks so much!
Hi Nicole,
Thanks for the question! I think this would be a great project for a beginner knitter. I would practice seed stitch first on a little swatch and also adding in colors, as these are the two techniques used in this scarf. Once you get the hang of it, it’s rather easy! Let me know if you need any help.
All the best,
Adam
wonderful! Thanks again.
Please confirm that the correct # of stitches is 41 and the correct needle size is a 7? I am using the prescribed yarns (very yummy they are indeed!) but must be knitting too loosely to get an 8 inch wide scarf? Thank you very much.
Hi Dee,
Thanks for writing in! I can confirm that the cast on number and needle size are what we used to create this lovely scarf. We like to think of needle sizes as suggestions as each person has a personal gauge that can be looser or tighter than the next knitter. The gauge that we are getting for this project is 20 stitches x 40 rows = 4 x 4 inches in seed stitch. If you are unable to get this gauge using size 7 needles, you may need to go up or down a needle size depending on if you are finding that you are getting a looser or tighter gauge.
I hope that this helps!
Cassy
I love this, but I’m not sure how to add the new yarns initially…when you first add the new colors, won’t there be a tail?? And do you need to do any tying when you first add the new yarns? I’m a beginner, so bear with me!! Thank you for your beautiful and stylish work.
Hello Mathew,
Thank you for writing in! You will add a new color the same way you would add a new ball of yarn.
To join a new ball of yarn stop knitting with the old ball when there are at least 8 inches of yarn remaining. 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.
It’s a good idea to add new balls of yarn a few stitches from the beginning or end of a row, rather than in the middle of the row. This way your woven ends will be near the edge of the knitting rather than conspicuously in the middle.
I hope this helps and let me know if I can clarify anything for you!
Warmly,
Marilla
Hello,
I want to try this scarf in Dark color kit but can not find the Flax Down in Toasted Charcoal and Alpaca Pure in Dark Loam. So I intend to use Pima Cotton in Raven Black instead of Alpaca, and Linen Quill (the same rustic feeling as I see in the picture) in Stillwater Blue knitting double may be the good replacement for Flax Down. How do you think? Or can you give me some advice?
I saw your comment above that Worsted Twist or Worsted Twist Heather can replace Flax Down but this is also out of stock.
Thank you so much!
Hi Mel,
Thanks for writing in! The Flax Down and Alpaca Pure colors for this colorway have been discontinued. I think that the best substitutions would be Stillwater Blue in Flax Down to replace the Toasted Charcoal and either Trout Brown in Alpaca Pure or Toasted Charcoal in Worsted Twist to replace the Dark Loam in Alpaca Pure.
I hope that this helps!
Cassy
Dark: Mulberry Merino in Toasted Charcoal, Flax Down in Toasted Charcoal and Alpaca Pure in Dark Loam
Hi, I love this pattern, but was interested in more of a medium gray palette. Can you please suggest a combination of the 3 lovely types of yarn in this pattern? Also, Wondering if trout brown in alpaca pure more brown or gray?
Hi Kim,
Thanks for writing in! I am happy to help! A medium to light gray combination would be Mulberry Merino in Oyster Gray, Flax Down in Stonewall Gray and Alpaca Pure in Oyster Gray OR Salt and Pepper.
Trout Brown is more of a cool gray than a brown!
I hope that this helps!
Cassy
I have 4 skeins (all different colors) that I would like to use in the cobblestone scarf. I have made this scarf as called for in the pattern, and it’s beautiful. Is there any way to approach the pattern using 4 colors?
Thanks,
Hillary
Hi Hillary,
Great question! The nice thing about working single row stripes with three colors is that the next yarn is always available at the correct edge, but you could definitely work this pattern using four colors! The only difference will be that, every time you go back to Color 1, the tail will be at the opposite end of your work, so you will need to knit the scarf on a circular needle. This allows you to slide your work to the other end of the needle where Color 1 is available and knit from that edge. You will also have to read your stitches, since after this slide, your knits and purls will be flip flopped compared to the usual row. As long as you always knit your purls and purl your knits, everything should work out fine!
Best of luck, and please let us know how it turns out!
Julianna
Gorgeous scarf! I’d like to try it in a blue colorway, or maybe blue with a little grey. Could you please suggest yarns? Also, it looks like the Mulberry Merino may no longer be available?
Thank you!
Hi Meredith,
Thanks so much for the kind words and for reaching out! Although some of the original colors used in the Cobblestone Scarf have been discontinued, we do still carry Mulberry Merino! For a blue/gray colorway, I would suggest Alpaca Pure in Steel Blue, Flax Down in Stillwater Blue, and Mulberry Merino in Toasted Charcoal.
Best of luck, and please let us know how your version turns out!
Julianna
I have 3 skeins of cotton pure (in three different shades of blue) and in need of a project for them. Would the cobblestone scarf be a possible option?
Thanks so much.
Hillary
Hi Hillary,
Great question! Yes, with a bit of tweaking, I think the Cobblestone Scarf would be lovely in all Cotton Pure! The original yarns were an aran weight, a DK weight, and a sport weight, so I would knit a swatch in pattern using all sport weight Cotton Pure on a US 4 or 5 needle. If you are happy with the density of the fabric, you can then measure your stitches per inch, multiply that number by 8 inches, and round to the nearest odd number to figure out how many stitches to cast on.
Best of luck, and please do let us know how it turns out!
Julianna
This scarf looks warm & cozy. If I wanted to make into a cowl for a man and knit in the round, how many stitches would I cast on and what would the yarn quantities be? Thanks so much!!
Hello Joyce,
Thank you for reaching out! While we don’t currently have a pattern written up for a version in the round, I can certainly give you some pointers on how to figure it out. Because you will be knitting in the round you will always be on the right side of your cowl as apposed to going back and forth between front and back. This means that every other row will need to be “*P1, k1, repeat from * to last stitch, p1” to maintain your stitch pattern. Your cast on will depend on your desired cast on number. Once you decide on this number you can use it to determine your cast on. You will simply multiply the number of stitches you are getting by your desired circumference to get your cast on number. You will just need to be sure that it is an odd number.
I hope this helps and happy knitting!
-Marilla
Hi, the Alpaca Pure and the Cascade Pima Cotton are no longer available. I’m thinking the Mulberry Merino in True Turquoise Heather and Flax Down in High Tide. Any suggestions for what color/yarn to replace the Alpaca Pure? Thanks
Hi Carrie,
Great question! I would recommend using Worsted Twist in True Tourquoise in place of Alpaca Pure – it will match perfectly with the colors of Mulberry Merino and Flax Down you have in mind!
Best,
Julianna
How would you recommend joining the yarns initially for a tidy edge? Thank you!
Hi Kate,
Thanks for writing in! When joining a new color or stripe, we recommend simply starting to knit with the new strand of yarn without tying any knots. The first stitch will feel somewhat loose and loopy, but you can easily tidy things up after you are finished knitting by pulling on the yarn tail to adjust the tension and then weaving in your ends to secure them.
Happy knitting!
Julianna
Since Alpaca Pure is no longer made, there was a recommendation to use Worsted Twist. However, that seems to be discontinued too. What would you recommend instead and how many skeins would I need?
Thanks so much.
Hillary
Hi Hillary,
Thanks for reaching out! Worsted Twist has not been discontinued and is still available! You can find it here: Worsted Twist! 2 skeins will be plenty to complete this scarf!
Warmly,
Gianna
I have one skein of flax down in rosewood pink. I was going to use mulberry merino in alpine rose and substitute pure alpaca with the worsted twist in mountain rose but that color is out of stock. Can you suggest an alternate yarn and color that could be used instead?
Hi Jennifer,
Thanks for reaching out! I think Flax Down in Rosewood Pink and Mulberry Merino in Alpine Rose will look beautiful together! In place of Alpaca Pure/Worsted Twist I would recommend ANZULA For Better or Worsted in Mauve!
I hope this helps, happy knitting!
Gianna
Hi!
I would love to make this scarf but two of the three yarns are no longer available. I would love to use Flax Down Bougainvillea Pink. What other colors and yarn do you think would look nice with this? Possibly a silver gray color?
Thanks!
Hi Patty,
Thanks for reaching out! I would suggest using Worsted Twist in place of Alpaca Pure and Season Alpaca in place of Mulberry Merino! As for colors, with Flax Down in Bougainvillea Pink, I recommend Season Alpaca in Gray Coast or Mountain Rose and Worsted Twist in either Bougainvillea Pink (if you want some matching), Ash Gray, or also Mountain Rose!
I hope this helps and please let me know if you have any more questions!
Gianna
It’s been awhile since anyone checked in on this pattern. All of the yarns are long gone. Wondering about a combo of
Linen quill – kettle black
Plein Air – Pencil Mark
Season Alpaca – River Rock or Grey Coast
Hi Barbara,
Thank you for writing in! Since the original yarns were an aran weight, a DK weight, and a sport weight, your combination of yarns might be just a tad bit thinner than what we used for the original but personally with the given gauge, I think they will work great. I’d definitely recommend knitting a gauge swatch first just to be sure you are happy with the fabric. If you end up needing a tighter tension, I’d say just go down a needle size!
Happy knitting,
Gavriella
What would you recommend from your currently stocked yarns to replicate?
I would recommend using Plenty, Season Alpaca and Good Wool for a perfect combination of fibers.