Broken Garter Scarf
Garter stitch is a beginner’s best friend, and even for the most seasoned knitters, it holds an important place in our repertoire of stitch patterns. Cecelia Campochiaro reminds me of this in her beautifully designed book, Sequence Knitting. Sequence Knitting brings to life the modular and algorithmic nature of repeating simple combinations of knits and purls. We’ve put these methods to the test with this Broken Garter Scarf, which is just one line of a repeating pattern.
The result is a texture as soothing to behold, as it is to create!
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It isn’t often that such a groundbreaking reference book comes along, and Sequence Knitting has secured a prime spot on my bookshelf. And to put the concepts into practice, start with our Broken Garter Scarf! -Laura
Designed by Purl Soho designer, Laura Ferguson.
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Materials
- 3 skeins of Purl Soho’s Mulberry Merino, 80% extra fine merino wool and 20% mulberry silk. Each skein is 247 yards; approximately 554 yards required. We used Ballet Pink and Dark Loam.
- US 5 (3.75 mm), straight or circular needles
Update June 16, 2024: Explore our current collection of inspiring sport weight yarns, including Season Alpaca which would be a beautiful alternative for this project. When substituting yarns be sure to check your gauge, and consult our All About Gauge tutorial if you need a refresher!
Gauge
22 stitches = 4 inches in garter stitch
Size
Finished Dimensions: 9 inches wide x 78 inches long
Note
This pattern is worked over a multiple of 6 + 1 stitches. For example 6 x 8 = 48 and 48 +1 = 49.
Pattern
Cast on 49 stitches. We used a basic Long Tail Cast On.
Row 1: Knit.
Row 2: Slip 1 knitwise, * k2, p1, k3, repeat from * to end of row.
Repeat Row 2 until piece measures desired length or until you have just enough yarn to bind off.
Bind off knitwise.
Weave in the ends and block as desired.
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This pattern is so simple, but so pretty. Thanks for sharing the pattern.
I’m thinking of making this in the Jade Sapphire 8-ply cashmere. Do you think I need to make any major adjustments to this pattern, or will it knit up to the same general dimensions? I am making it for a 12-year-old girl, so I am planning to make it more like 60″, rather than 78″ long. Suggestions for how many skeins to purchase?
Hi Jayne,
Thanks for writing in! Jade Sapphire 8-ply is a different gauge so you will have to use larger needles and with the same cast on the scarf will be slightly wider. As this pattern has a repeat of 6 stitches plus 1, you could simply cast on a multiple of 6 and then add 1 stitch for desired width. My rough estimate is that you will need 6 skeins of 8-ply to do the job! I hope this helps.
Best,
Adam
Why two colors? Do you use two yarns at once?
Hello Michele,
Thanks for your question! We made two of the same scarf, one is Ballet Pink and one in Dark Loam. We like to have options! I hope this helps!
Best,
Adam
This is lovely, thanks. How stretchy is it? I wonder if it could be used on a sock cuff instead of a standard rib and if so, would one drop off the +1 for knitting in the round. What do you think? Thanks for your help.
Hi Grace,
Thanks for your interest in this stitch pattern. The knit is pretty stretchy, but not as stretchy as a rib. Knitting this in the round would change the pattern and yes, you would not need the extra stitch — just a multiple of six. I would do some swatches to see if you would need to change needle size to substitute the ribbing. Good luck on your adventure!
Best,
Adam
Does this scarf tend to roll in at the edges or does it lay flat?
Hi Dayna,
Thanks for your question. Being that this is a garter stitch scarf, the edges will not roll and the scarf will lay flat. It is usually only stockinette and forms of that stitch that roll at the edges. I hope this helps!
Best,
Adam
This is a beautiful pattern. Do you think it would work well as a mans scarf?
Would this work well as a mans scarf?
Hi Bonnie,
Thank you for writing in! I think the Dark Loam version would be very handsome for a man. You could try the Toasted Charcoal color too! Happy knitting!
Best,
Adam
Where is the multiple colors ? I see you used two . But I don’t see the contrast .
Thanks ,
Katryn Bauler
Hi Katryn,
Thanks for writing in! We made two scarves, one in each color. Feel free to add stripes as you desire though!
Best,
Adam
Would this work with your Flax Down yarn?
Hi Maurapmark!
Thanks for writing in! This would certainly work with our Flax Down yarn. I would suggest going up a needle size or two, that’s all. Thanks again!
Best,
Adam
Not a comment, but a question, and I apologize if it’s a dumb question . . . Are two strands of yarn held together throughout? And if so, do you need three skeins of EACH color? Or . . . ?
Hello Nance,
Thanks for your question! There is only one strand held throughout in this pattern and there is only one color. I hope this helps!
Best,
Adam
Also make a smashing cowl!
What does the term knit wise mean?
Hi Gretchen,
Thanks for writing in. The term knit-wise in this case refers to how you slip the stitch. Simply slip your needle into the stitch as if to knit it, but instead of knitting it you will slip it to the right hand needle. This also applies to purl-wise. I hope this helps!
Best,
Adam
Proof yet again that sometimes the most beautiful things are the most beautiful and elegant.
And Mulberry Merino couldn’t be more perfect for this design!
So, the repeat is really p1 and k5 all across the row, finishing with a k2?
Hello Margaret,
Thanks for writing in! Please see the pattern pasted below:
Row 2: Slip 1 knitwise, * k2, p1, k3, repeat from * to end of row.
Repeat Row 2 until piece measures desired length or until you have just enough yarn to bind off.
This is a “broken garter” stitch, so you are interrupting the garter stitch, which is all knitting, with a purl stitch for a unique fabric. I hope this was helpful!
Best,
Adam
So… after for slip 1 you knit the first 2 stitches of each row then purl 1 then kinit 5- the k3 +k2 then p1?
Hello, Eryn!
Thank you for writing in! Let’s take a closer look at the pattern and hopefully that will answer your question!
“Row 2: Slip 1 knitwise, * k2, p1, k3, repeat from * to end of row.”
So, this row written out looks like this:
Slip 1 Knitwise.
K2
P1
K3 (7 stitches worked)
K2
P1
K3 (13 stitches worked)
K2
P1
K3 (19 stitches worked)
K2
P1
K3 (25 stitches worked)
K2
P1
K3 (31 stitches worked)
K2
P1
K3 (37 stitches worked)
K2
P1
K3 (43 stitches worked)
K2
P1
K3 (49 stitches worked)
So, aside from the first K2 and the last K3, you are basically knitting 5 then purling 1. I hope you find this helpful. Please let us know if you have further questions!
Best,
Kumeko
Will you always end the row on a K3? And, do you only slip one in row 2? So row 3 would start with a K2, not another slip one? I ended row three with knit 4. I’m guessing I goofed somewhere… lol… if I’m reading the pattern correctly. Thanks in advance!
Hi, Joanne!
Thank you for your question! Yes, you are correct! You’ll always end the row on a K3. You’ll repeat Row 2 just as it is written for each subsequent row – slipping the first stitch knitwise then doing the *k2, p1, k3 repeat until the end of the row.
If you ended a row with a knit 4 you may have missed a p1 somewhere in that row! If it bothers you, you can rip back to that point and fix it. Since it only happened once chances are you’ll be the only one to notice such a teeny-tiny mistake.
Please let us know if you have further questions!
Best,
Kumeko
This pattern seems about as simple as one could get! It just has complicated phrasing which seems unnecessary.
Margaret,
I agree. It looks like p1 and k5 to me too. Has anyone tried this pattern to see if it works?
Can’t edit so I’ll add a comment. I just graphed it out and it works. The k2s and k3s fall together and look like k5. Sorry about the confusion.
Hello , I see it that way also !
I like this pattern and will probably make it as most infinity scarves include lace and I don’t know how to make lace objects. Is there a yarn I can use for this scarf that will be suitable for spring, around sixty degrees?
Can you suggest a pattern for a infinity scarf without lace? Thank you.
Hello Rosemary,
Thanks for writing in and we are glad you like the pattern. Firstly, this scarf is knit flat, not in the round, so it’s not an infinity scarf. However, you are more than welcome to sew it together at the ends when you finish in order to make it into an infinity scarf. Secondly, I think this scarf would look wonderful in Cascade Ultra Pima, which is a similar weight yarn that we sell. Please see the link below. Happy knitting!
https://www.purlsoho.com/yarn/knitting-crochet/ultra-pima.html
Best,
Adam
Is this a good pattern for a beginner ?
Hi Deborah,
Thanks for writing us! This pattern is great for beginners, as it is just knits and purls and you repeat one pattern throughout the entire scarf. Good luck and happy knitting!
Best,
Adam
Hello. I just want to thank you so much for this pattern. I believe that simple is sometimes way better and more prettier. I really do love this pattern, I am working on it now out in the sunshine of my backyard.
Hope you are having a lovely day and thank you for all that you do!
If you use a thicker yarn do you use a bigger needle? I am a new knitter, trying to get the jest of changing up a pattern slightly.
Thanks
Sheila
Hi Sheila,
Thanks for writing in! You will need to use a bigger needle for a thicker yarn and if you desire the same width you’ll have to figure out gauge and cast on a multiple of six and then add one stitch. Good luck and happy knitting!
Best,
Adam
I love the idea of knitting this up in Cascade Ultra Pima. Would you use the same size needle and the same amt. of yarn?
Thanks,
Hi Celeste,
Thanks for writing in! A US 5 will be fine for the pima but you will need four skeins to get the same length, as the Cascade Ultra Pima has only 220 yards.
Best,
Adam
I love it, I can knit this one and don’ t need videos to show me how, I have one mulberry so have to buy more. great scarf for a park ranger daughter, me too, you made my day of knitting….thank you again for being so generous with your talents. jo
Thank you for this pattern!! I love the new Sequence Knitting book an d have been reading it bit by bit daily…I feel connected to sequence knitting in a way I can’t quite explain. There is a powerful draw there. Your pattern is beautiful.Can’t wait to try it in your are Flax down..
Julie
I just knit a cowl with Mulberry Merino in Ballet Pink. I’m so pleased with the yarn. The color is even prettier in person than in your photos.
I have several skeins of Purl Soho Worsted Merino and would like to try this beautiful scarf! I realize the yarn in the pattern in sport weight, so I wouldn’t have to cast on as many stitches…but how do I figure that out? Signed, a newbie knitter 🙂
Hello Kelley,
Thanks for writing in. The solution is easy: you will cast on a multiple of six and then cast one one more stitch than that amount at the end. For example, you can cast on 42, which can be divided by 6, and then add one more stitch. This would be a total cast on of 43. I hope this helps!
Best,
Adam
Do you have this pattern or a comparable one for crocheter’s?
Hi Sandy,
Thanks for your comment and the suggestion! At this time we do not have a comparable pattern in crochet although I think that it is a lovely suggestion. The difference in texture from knit stitches and crochet stitches would make this quite the challenge. We will keep your request in mind for the future and thanks again!
Cassy
Simplicity at it’s best! I am seriously thinking about knitting this as a lap blanket with perhaps a contrasting icord edging or a few tassels. Can you suggest any other edging that might make it a bit more interesting? Thanks!
Hello, Robin!
Thank you for writing in! I really adore the idea of tassels and we are big fans of the icord edge here at Purl. Another lovely edge is the picot.
If you have further questions please let us know!
Best wishes,
Kumeko
I am allergic to wool. What kind of yarn would you recommend for this scarf.? Your designs are beautiful !! Thank you for sharing them.
Hello, Sue!
Thank you for writing in! We’ve got a couple of non-wool options for you:
Cascade’s Ultra Pima is great option, however cotton is a bit heavier than the Mulberry Merino, so it will have a slightly heavier drape.
Alchemy’s Silken Straw is a beautiful option. This yarn feels stiff at first but it becomes very silky as you work with it. The Silken Straw would make this scarf great for late spring and summer wear, but wouldn’t be great in late autumn or winter.
As always, I highly recommend making a gauge swatch. Especially if you’re planning on substituting the yarn.
Again, thank you for writing in and thank you for your kind words! Please let us know if you have further questions!
Best,
Kumeko
The pale pink is so sumptuous, like I could sink into it & be very content. Beautiful pattern; thanks for sharing. Beautiful yarns.
I was thinking of using this for a shawl…any idea how I would adjust for this….thanks
Hi, Jocelyne!
Thank you for writing in! Converting this into a shawl is easy-peasy! I think most shawls are about 22-inches x 60-inches. The gauge for this pattern is 22 stitches over 4 inches (in garter stitch) which is about 5.5 stitches per inch. So, if you want your shawl to be 22-inches wide you would multiply 5.5 x 22 = 121 stitches. This pattern is worked over a multiple of 6+1 stitches so you can cast on 121 stitches (since 120 is a multiple of 6). Then you’ll just work the pattern until you reach 60-inches or your desired length.
Please let us know if you have further questions!
Best wishes,
Kumeko
Do I still need the same amount of yarn?
Printing of your patterns wastes many pages of paper. I really don’t need multiple photos of the same thing when I print. Toner is expensive and I don’t like wasting it or the paper just to throw away all the stuff that I don’t need with the pattern.
Hello, Susan!
Thank you so much for writing in! We hear you, toner is expensive (and paper, too!). There is a way to print the pattern without the pictures. As you probably know, 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.
This way you can print only the parts of the pattern that you want. Please let us know if this is helpful!
Best,
Kumeko
Hi. Thanks for your response. On my laptop, I couldn’t delete most of the photos – just some of the text. It still had two large photos and all the smaller ones down the right side and no “click to delete” showed up on those photos. Of course, the “click to delete” option didn’t exist on my ipad since you can’t really hover over something without a mouse.
Hi, Susan!
Oh! I am sorry that you’re not able to “customize” the pattern on your laptop, I know printing out unnecessary stuff is frustrating! Thank you for letting us know about your experience with our “Print” option. We really do appreciate your feedback because we want to make our site as user friendly as possible.
Best,
Kumeko
Hi Susan – totally agree. Printing web pages is usually a terrible waste of paper and lots of other things which we shouldn’t be wasting! I’m travelling at the moment and often don’t have Internet access. So I can access this beautiful pattern offline, I copied and pasted the text from my iPad and saved it to a Notes file. You could do this on your laptop too. Copy the text into Word or similar and then print it. The following text is really all you need:
***************
This pattern is worked over a multiple of 6 + 1 stitches. For example 6 x 8 = 48 and 48 +1 = 49.
Pattern
Cast on 49 stitches.
Row 1: Knit.
Row 2: Slip 1 knitwise, * k2, p1, k3, repeat from * to end of row.
Repeat Row 2 until piece measures desired length or until you have just enough yarn to bind off.
Bind off knitwise.
Weave in the ends and block as desired.
– See more at: https://www.purlsoho.com/create/2016/04/06/broken-garter-scarf/#sthash.eIayD27u.dpuf
I just air-printed from my iPad only pages 5 and 6. If you scroll down a bit once in the Print dialogue, you should see the page icons lined up horizontally. Uncheck the ones you don’t want to print. And if you are printing from a computer, you should be able to choose just the pages you want, or even select just the text and print only that. Poke around in your print dialogue boxes.
I think I may use for a baby blanket.
I too would like to make this into a baby blanket for a newborn. Can you tell me how many you would cast on to achieve that?
Hi, Cat!
Thanks for your question! You can easily turn this into a baby blanket! What size were you thinking of making? The gauge for this pattern is 22 stitches over 4 inches (in garter stitch) which is about 5.5 stitches per inch. So, if you want your blanket to be 28-inches x 32-inches you would multiply 5.5 x 28 = 154 stitches. However, this pattern is worked over a multiple of 6+1 stitches so you would cast on 157 (156+1) stitches (since 156 is a multiple of 6). Then you’ll just work the pattern until you reach 32-inches or your desired length. Please let us know if you have further questions!
Best,
Kumeko
Thank you so much for your help 🙂
That is the size of my blanket. Can you tell me how much of this yarn I will need to purchase?
Hi Cat,
Thanks for writing us! I would buy eight skeins to be safe. You never know until you start knitting if you’d like it longer. Good luck with your blanket!
Best,
Adam
What does “slip 1 knitwise” mean?
Hello, Linda!
Thank you for your question! To Slip 1 Knitwise you insert the right needle into the next stitch on the left needle as if you were knitting the stitch. Then pull this stitch off the left needle and onto the right needle. Please let us know if you have further questions.
Best,
Kumeko
Another gorgeous and yet simple Purl Soho creation! It’s a lovely scarf. I really like your patterns. Thank you for making them free to the public, for patiently and cheerfully answering questions, and for your polished, professional looking website. Classy all the way around!
hi, first of all, i wanted to thank you for all the lovely pattern you offer us for free. very generous of you. secondly i was wondering if there was anyway you could change your font color & size? grey is very hard to read and the font is a bit small it almost looks washed out, i had a hard time reading the word and finding the “print” thanks, cathy
Hi Cathy,
Thanks for writing in. Unfortunately we don’t have any plans to change the font color, but we will keep your request in mind!
Best,
Adam
Do you recommend a provisional cast on to make it an infinity scarf? Thanks!
Hi Lydia,
Thanks for writing in! That is a wonderful idea! Just graft your stitches at the end with kitchener and you’ll be good to go! Thanks for the suggestion.
Best,
Adam
Hi,
I purchased the Ultra Pima, which was a suggested alternative for making this scarf. I bought 4 skeins and began knitting with Size 5 needles, which were also suggested. The results are disappointing. The pattern looks too loose. In fact it is difficult to make out the pattern, which depends on a close, tight knit for success. I plan to try Size 4 needles, but now am afraid I won’t have enough yarn. Please advise.
Hello, Ann!
Thank you so much for writing in! I am sorry to hear that the size 5 needles are not working with the Ultra Pima! You’re wise to drop down to a size 4. And you’re right, dropping a needle size will cause your scarf will be shorter. Just how much shorter is difficult to say since it all depends upon your knitting tension. If you’re concerned that it will be too short I recommend getting another a skein, we can totally work with you to make sure you get the same dye lot. Keep that 5th skein unwound and if it turns out that you don’t need it you can send it back to us for store credit or as an exchange (as long as it’s within 6 months of the purchase and the skein is still in it’s original condition). Please let us know if you have further questions!
Best,
Kumeko
I went down a size to a 4 in the Ultra Pima and although better than the size 5 in the sense that it is tighter, the pattern simply does not show up the way it should. It looks terrible in fact. I think that regardless of the size needle, this is not a good choice of yarn to recommend for the Broken Garter Stitch Pattern. Very disappointing. I’ll now need to find another pattern for this yarn.
Is this a reversible pattern?
Hello Katie,
Yes, it is completely reversible! Thanks for contacting us!
Best,
Adam
Thank you for sharing this lovely pattern that will be so easy to follow.
This is a simple yet beautiful pattern. I consider this a great pattern to knit while watching tv! Thank you, I’ll be starting this tomorrow as I’m finishing up my project is tonight!
Just reading over the pattern and “knitwise ” this means Knit ? So K1 before the pattern starts on the second row? Thanks
Hello, Jacoba!
Thank you for your question! For Row 2 the pattern reads, “Slip 1 knitwise.” This means that you’ll slip the first stitch from the right needle to the left needle. When you do this you’ll move the stitch from the back to the front, as if you were knitting. Does that make sense? Please let us know if you have further questions!
Best,
Kumeko
Three skeins makes this about how long?
Hi, Faye!
Thank you for writing in! If you’re gauge matches ours (22 stitches = 4 inches in garter stitch) then three skeins will yield a scarf that is about 9-inches wide by 78-inches long. Again, thank you for your question. Please let us know if you have further questions!
Best,
Kumeko
Where do you recommend that you add in a new ball of yarn for this pattern — at the end of a row or in the middle of a row? Thanks!
Hi Danielle,
Thanks for writing us. I recommend that you add a new ball of yarn at the beginning of a row. This makes weaving in ends less visible.
Best,
Adam
Hello!
This is gorgeous and I’m definitely going to try this. Just to clarify: When you slipstitch knitwise – I’m assuming this is with the yarn in back? Thanks!
Hi Jamie,
Thanks for writing in! Yes, when you slip the stitch knitwise you will be holding the yarn in the back. Happy knitting!
Best,
Adam
Hi There. This pattern would make a great blanket, don’t you think ?! You could make as many scarves as you like to what-ever size you want. Cheers. XO
Do you have a pattern for a knit “scrunchy” hat that might go well with this scarf?
Oooo… Faye,
What a great idea! We don’t currently have a hat pattern to match this exact scarf, but I think I’ll have to add it to our list! I bet you could work some sleek centered decreases in those “broken” columns. Thanks for writing in and for the inspiration. We’ll see what we can come up with! -Laura
PS: If you’d like to take a look at some hat patterns: https://www.purlsoho.com/create/category/knit-accessories/knit-accessories-type-hats/ Also, Whitney’s Hat + Hand Warmer Kit includes instructions for a garter hat that is so quick and easy and I think very cute! https://www.purlsoho.com/create/2013/10/06/new-kit-hat-and-hand-warmers-for-beginners/ It could be pretty easily be modified to have this stitch pattern rather than the traditional (un-broken) garter stitch.
Let us know if you have any questions and thanks again for writing in!
Laura
I found a matching hat on Ravelry. Here is a link to make a hat to match this wonderful scarf!
https://crabandfrog.wordpress.com/2017/07/25/broken-garter-slouch/
Hello Donna,
Thank you for posting!
-Marilla
I love the look of this scarf and so appreciate you sharing the pattern. I do have a question though. I have some beautiful Classic Elite Silky Alpaca yarn in my stash. Do you think it would work for this scarf? Would I need to double the yarn?
Thank you again for your generosity and for any help you can give me.
Vicki
Hi Vicki,
Thanks for the kind comment! I don’t think that doubling the yarn will get you the gauge you need for this project, but if you do a gauge swatch with the yarn doubled you can certainly figure out how many more to cast on to get the proper width. I’d try a few needle sizes in this stitch to see which looks the best and go with that for your gauge swatch. An alpaca/silk blend will look great in this stitch pattern! I hope you enjoy the project!
-Adam
Probably a dumb question, but what cast-on method do you recommend for this pattern? I was thinking long tail cast on, but am a relative beginner. Any suggestions? Am anxious to get started 😉
Thank you!
Hi Sally,
Thanks for writing us! We used the long tail cast on and hope you give this project a try! Thanks!
-Adam
I’ve just finished the first ball of yarn for this scarf and it looks so beautiful. I’ve received so many compliments on both this yarn and pattern at my knitting group!! I was wondering though, since the first stitch of the row is a slip stitch when I;m adding in my new yarn do I still slip the first stitch with the old and knit the new yarn into the second stitch or do i just knit it into the first stitch without slipping it?
Thank you 🙂
-Nicole
Hi Nicole,
I’m so happy you love the yarn and pattern! For this scarf, it won’t make much of an aesthetic difference if you join a new ball by knitting the first stitch instead of slipping it. That’s what I’d do! Be carful to not pull too tight though! Thanks for writing in!
-Adam
Adam,
Great, thanks!!
-Nicole
I would rather use worsted weight yarn for this pattern. What needle size should I use for this gauge and how many stitches should I cast on? Thanks!
Hi Mary,
Thanks for writing in! The needle size for a worsted yarn is usually US 7-8, but you won’t match up with the gauge of this project because you’ll be knitting a thicker yarn on larger needles. I’d do a gauge swatch and measure your stitches per inch when you’ve chosen a yarn and needle size. Once you’ve determined your stitches per inch, you’ll multiply that number by the finished width you’d like for the scarf. The pattern is worked up in multiples of 6 + 1. This means that you can cast on any multiple of 6 and then add 1 extra stitch at the end. Good luck and happy knitting!
-Adam
I want to make a shawl in this pattern. If I cast on 97 stitches, how many skeins will I need?
Hi Sandy,
I love the idea of this scarf as a wrap! 97 stitches would be roughly twice as many stitches as the original. To yield a wrap the same length as out original scarf but twice as wide, you would need 6 skeins. Please let us know how it works out!
Happy knitting!
Cassy
Can the new yarn, spun silk, be used with the broken garter pattern? I’m thinking of making a wrap out of it.
Hi Katie,
Great question! I think that the broken garter scarf would be lovely in Spun Silk! The only modification that I would suggest is that you will need 4 skeins rather than 3 skeins given the yardage difference between the two yarns. Please let us know how it comes out!
Happy knitting,
Cassy
Thank you for this pattern. It’s beautiful. Would a cable cast on work for this scarf. Thanks so much.
Hi Sue,
Thanks for the kind words! Yes, a cable cast on will be perfectly fine for this scarf. Thanks for writing in!
-Adam
How lovely! I’ve got 690 yards of a sport weight that I’d like to use from my stash. That would work for this pattern, correct? It just wouldn’t end up being 78″ long…which is fine. Thank you for your help!!
Megan Morton
Hi Megan,
I think that will work out just fine! Good luck!
-Adam
Could this be made with the cashmere merino bloom? If so, how many skeins would I need ?
Hi Julie,
This sounds like a great idea! You wouldn’t have to change needle size or anything and you would need four skeins. Thanks!
-Adam
Thanks!
Hi!
It is an awesome scraf! Thanks for sharing the pattern with all of us! I have one question, I’m Spanish and I´m not sure of what d mean with the “k” and “p” in * k2, p1, k3, repeat from *.
Thanks in advance!
M.
Hi Mari,
Thanks for writing in! The k stands for knit and the p stands for purl. A full list of the abbreviations that we use in our patterns can be found here: https://www.purlsoho.com/create/knit/terms/
I hope that this helps and happy knitting!
Cassy
I was wondering if that first slipped stitch is just for the purpose of the selvedge or does it effect the pattern? I love this scarf and plan on knitting it for someone as a Christmas gift. Thanks in advance for your response.
Hi Marjorie,
Thanks for writing in! The slipped stitch is to create a nice, neat selvedge. If you would like to omit it and slip the last stitch, your Row 2 will change to: *k3, p1 k2, repeat from * to last stitch, slip 1 knitwise. We think that the slip stitch is helpful to keep edges consistent.
Best of luck on your Christmas gifts and happy knitting!
Cassy
Do slip one knitwise every row?
Hi Susan,
Thanks for writing in! After Row 1, you will be repeating row 2 for the rest of the scarf. As such, you will be slipping the first stitch of every row after row 1. This creates a nice neat selvedge!
I hope that this helps!
Cassy
January 28, 2017
Good Evening. I came across this beautiful scarf pattern last week. I have now purchased some lovely 100% Alpaca yarn to knit.
But in reading the pattern I am somewhat confused so to speak.
Row 1 tells us to Knit the row
So I am wondering if we do it on the Purl Side as that is where my working is after casting on the stitches.
Or do we Purl back on that Cast On row and then begin the Row 1 on the Knit side.
Then turn around to the Purl Side (wrong side) to begin the Pattern?
I sent a similar question to Purl Soho on Ravelry, but haven’t heard from anyone as yet. And I oh so want to start knitting this beautiful scarf asap.
Thank you for sharing some amazing knitting patterns. All are appreciated to be sure.
Warmest wishes
Hi Sandra,
Thanks for the question. After casting on you’ll knit one row. Your next row is “row 2” in the pattern, which you’ll repeat throughout the entire scarf, front and back. Thanks!
-Adam
Could I make this scarf with fingering weight yarn? Do you know how many stitches I need to cast on? Thank you
Hi Elizabeth,
Thanks for the question. Fingering weight yarn gauge is usually 7 stitches per inch, so in order to make the scarf about 9″ wide you’ll need to cast on around 63 stitches. Since this pattern is worked over a multiple of 6 + 1, you’ll probably want to cast on around 67 stitches. Hope this helps!
-Adam
Hello to you
Thank you for sharing this lovely pattern
I too have a question after Row 1 then Row 2 – Slip 1 K2 P1 K3
Is there a Right and Wrong side?
i am unsure if we reverse the stitches
after you do Slip 1 – do we now do P2 K1 P3
as You are on the Wrong side (Purl side) of your work
And finally is the Scarf Reversible
it doesn’t appear that way?
I hope this makes sense. I have started the scarf but will wait until
I hear from you.
Thank you so much
I look forward to hearing from you
Hi Sandra,
Thanks for writing in! For this lovely scarf, there is no wrong or right side. Both sides are exactly the same. After you complete row 1, you will repeat row 2 as written for the remainder of the scarf. This will create the pattern as you see it in the pictures above.
I hope that this helps!
Cassy
Hi,
Would this pattern show up if I were using a chunkier weight yarn. I’ve got 2 skeins of Malabrigo (100% pure merino super wash, 150 g) that I’d like to use. But it’s pretty thick wool. Would this pattern work for something like that? On size 15 needles?
Thanks,
Karen
Hi Karen,
Thanks for writing in! This pattern will certainly show up using chunkier yarn. I would suggest using needles that are recommended for the yarn that you have and knit a gauges swatch. This pattern is worked over a multiple of 6 + 1 stitches, so once you know how many stitches you have per inch, you can decide on your cast on number based on how wide you would like the scarf to be!
Happy knitting!
Cassy
I would love to see a picture in the chunky yarn!
First off-I’m a NEWBIE to knitting-
so I hope this isn’t a stupid question-
I would love to make this into a large wrap. So how many stitches/skeins would I be starting with?
Any advise from anyone would be greatly appreciated.
Thank You
Hi Lydia,
Thanks for writing in! You can certainly make this scarf into a a larger wrap. The amount of yarn and cast on number depends on the measurements that you are hoping to achieve. If you let us know, we can help you figure out a cast on number and an estimation of the amount of yarn that you will need.
Best,
Cassy
Is there a way to do this in the round?
Hi Barbara,
Thanks for writing us! I’m pretty sure that the instructions for in the round would read as such:
Round 1: * k2, p1, k3, repeat from * to end of row
Round 2: * p2, k1, p3, repeat from * to end of row
Let me know how it goes.
-Adam
This scarf is lovely, and perfect for a beginner like me. Since I live in a milder climate, could you suggest a lighter weight yarn, something that would work on a cool evening?
Thank you so much,
Myra
Hi Myra,
Thanks for writing in! The great thing about this pattern is that you can easily modify to work with any yarn. This pattern is worked over a multiple of 6 + 1 stitches so long as you adhere to that formula, you can change to any yarn that you would like! I think that it would be lovely using Euroflax or Cotton Pure. In both cases, it would be wise to knit a gauge swatch to see how many stitches per inch you are getting and adjust the cast on number accordingly!
I hope that this helps!
Cassy
This row pattern is also really great for dishcloths, with cotton yarn and #6 or 7 needles. Just bind off when it gets square! Looks so nice.
Thank you for sharing this lovely, elegant pattern. Could you tell me what ply this merino/silk wool is. Many thanks,
Love this pattern. Do you think this pattern will work for a man? If not, could you suggest another? Would you recommend a different yarn, perhaps one without shine? Lastly, because it would be for a man, should the scarf width and/or length be altered? Thank you so much for taking time to help and advise.
Hi Tess,
Thanks for writing in! This scarf would look great on a man or a woman! I have seen both wear this scarf using this yarn in colors to suit the wearer. I would suggest selecting a color that would look good on the recipient and go for it! If you would like to use an alternate yarn, you certainly could. Flax Down would work well here and you would need 3 skeins and could knit it as written. If you would like to make it wider or longer, you may need further skeins. The great thing about this pattern is that it works over a multiple of 6 + 1 stitches, so you can modify it as you like!
Best,
Cassy
Love your web site – new at ordering on line! Hope to copy this pattern to my web site
I wish that you would specify where to hold the yarn with a s1 – front or back? This is a problem with many patterns. The adage of as if to purl often does not apply.
The pattern is beautiful and the Sequence book is amazing.
Thank you.
Hi Ann,
Thanks for writing in! Here you will slip knitwise with the yarn in the back!
I hope that this helps!
Cassy
Classy i started the scarf. But my big problem is when i purl the stitch it show a knit stitch. I don’t
I don’t know why this is happening. I don’t get the Garder stitch. .
Thank you kay
Hi Kay,
Thanks for writing in! I am sorry to hear that you are having difficulty. Based on when you are saying, it may be that you have cast on too few stitches or perhaps have missed a stitch in the repeat. I would recount your stitches and be sure that you are completing the pattern in the correct numbers. If you continue to experience difficulties, please feel free to write back in!
Best,
Cassy
Just ordered Mulberry Merino from you for this project. Please tell me how to cast on a few more stitches to make it a bit wider. I know it needs to be in increments.
Thank you
Hi Susan,
Thanks for writing in! This pattern is worked over a multiple of 6 + 1 stitches. For example 6 x 8 = 48 and 48 + 1 = 49. So to add about an inch (a little over) to the width of this scarf, you would add 6 stitches to the cast on number. If you would like to go wider, simply add multiples of 6 stitches to the original cast on number and you will be good to go!
Best,
Cassy
Hi , sorry for a silly question , but does this scarf curl ? I am going to knit this for a friend and I highly doubt that she will like a curling scarf
Hi Anne,
Thanks for writing us! This scarf doesn’t curl because it is mainly garter stitch. I’m sure your friend will love it!
-Adam
Hi
I love the look of this – I attempted to do it smaller – with 28 stitches but have ended up with extra rib stripes !? If I wanted to do a thinner scarf how many stitches do I need to do to get the same pattern ?
Thanks
Beth
Hi Beth,
Thank you for reaching out! If you want to alter the size of this scarf all you have to do is cast on a multiple of 6 + 1 stitches. For example if you want a skinnier scarf you could cast 31 stitches.
Hope this helps!
-Marilla
Hello! Thanks for such beauty in simplicity pattern! And Ballet Pink or Dark Loam are the best collors for it. So I have one question: what does you mean – 3 skeins? In my country I can buy yarn balls weight 50g or 100g. But I did’t find weight information about Purl Soho’s Mulberry Meryno. So how many yarn need for this scarf (in gramms)?
Elena.
Hi Elena,
Thanks for writing in! A skein is a way of selling yarn in which the yarn is wound into a large circle and then twisted onto itself. At Purl Soho, this is how almost all of our yarn is sold. Different yarn producers make skeins of different sizes. Some skeins are 50 grams, some are 00 grams, some are 113 grams, etc. For Mulberry Merino, we sell 100 gram skeins that have 247 yards. To see the information about this yarn and any other yarn that we sell, click on the Product Details tab on the product page for all of the details about the yarn.
I hope that this helps!
Cassy
I wonder if I could use this with alpaca wool to make a nice shawl/ scarf for holiday . I am not sure how to calculate the wool but maybe double the size of this
Any help would be appreciated
Hello Seonaid,
Thanks for reaching out! I think this stitch sequence would be beautiful as a wrap. The only thing to not is that this scarf will work best with a yarn that has clear stitch definition. I would knit a swatch in the yarn that you wish to use to see how the pattern comes out once you are happy with the texture you will measure how many stitches per inch you are getting. You can calculate your cast on number by multiplying you stitches per inch by your desired length.
This pattern is worked over a multiple of 6 + 1 stitches. For example 6 x 8 = 48 and 48 +1 = 49.
I hope this helps! Please let me know if you have any further questions.
-Marilla
Is there a video tutorial for this stitch?
Hi Diane,
Thanks for writing in! We do not have a video tutorial for this pattern. After the first row, every subsequent row will be knit 2 stitches, purl 1 stitch, knit 3 stitches, and then repeat this combination to the end of the row.
I hope that this helps to clarify the pattern!
Cassy
Hi, I’m a newbie knitter but fascinated by Sequence knitting! I’ve knitted a swatch for the above 6+1 sequence, slipping the first stitch as per the pattern. The swatch has worked out great although it took a bit of figuring out re cast on amount. I have another question re sequencing if you had a 4+3 for example. What would you do with those 3 stitches or would the specific pattern tell you? I’ve just seen snapshots of the book so just trying to get my ahead around the process! Many thanks!
Hello Vicki,
Thank you for writing us! I’m happy to hear you have successfully made your swatch- you are well on your way. In terms of cast on amounts your pattern will tell you where those three stitches go. Let me know if you have any further questions!
-Marilla
Thanks Marilla, I’ve now ordered the book! I’m in the UK so had to order it from Amazon US as the price of the book here is extortionate – looking forward to exploring the patterns now!
How many oz/ gram is 3 skeins of yarn? Because I have 2 caron cake that 7.1 oz/ 200 gram. Not sure if that would be enough to make the scarf.
Hello Alecha,
Great question! This scarf uses three 100 gram skeins of Dk Weight yarn. Each 100 gram skein is approximately 247 yards, so the whole scarf takes about 741 yards. I hope this clears things up- happy knitting!
-Marilla
I made this pattern last year and it is lovely. I didn’t knit it as long as suggested because I joined the ends and made it into an infinity scarf. I have one skein left and was wondering if you think it would be enough for mittens. And do you have a pattern you would suggest that I could adapt to replicate the pattern of the broken garter stitch? If not I’ll figure it out! Thanks.
Hello Lydia,
Thank you for reaching out! One skein of Mulberry Merino will be plenty of yarn for a pair of mittens. Unfortunately we don’t currently have a pattern that would work well as a substitution for this stitch pattern, however I’m sure you can easily find a pattern to help guide you on Raverly.
Happy knitting!
-Marilla
Love the scarf pattern. Just wonder if I could use gradient worsted wt. yarn . I have 5 shades: black, dark gray, medium gray, light gray, and white. I would like to use them to make a gradient-like scarf blending in with each other. Might you have advice to accomplish this? Thank you.
Hello Diane,
Thank you for reaching out- this sounds like a beautiful scarf! You can certainly knit this stitch pattern with a worsted weight. You will just need to go up in needle size and down on the cast on number, depending on how wide you would like your scarf. If I were you I would just knit the first shade until it runs out and then just switch to the next color etc etc…
I would also recommend knitting a gauge swatch before jumping in to figure out what size needle to use.
I hope this helps and please let me know if you have any further questions!
Happy knitting!
-Marilla
What a beautiful pattern for a scarf, thank you so much for sharing this pattern. It is amazing how beautiful it is, the texture of the yarn makes it stunning. I can hardly wait to make it and touch the beauty of it from your yarn suggestions. Your garment selections are outstanding. hank you for sharing.
What is meant by “slip one knit wise?”
Hello Stella,
To slip one knit wise simply means that you take your right needle and put it into the stitch on the left as if it knit. Instead of knitting that stitch you simply lift the stitch off and place it on the right needle. You have now just slipped that stitch. Continue working as the pattern says.
Have a great day,
Melissa
Hi!
I’m a newbie knitter and I’d like to make this love,y scarf for a friend. If I can’t afford the merino yarn, could you tell me what weight yarn to use in order to get a similar finish?
Also, I’d like to have a colour block at either end so it’s a Black and Tan colour. Could you suggest how deep it would be and therefore whether I should get a 50g or 100g ball of the second colour please? I’m in the UK and we don’t get skeins here.
Thanks so much for any advice you can help me with!
Hi Alison,
Thanks for writing in! We totally understand that sometimes our yarn suggestions are more of an inspiration than a reality for many people. We are always happy to recommend less expensive (but still beautiful!) alternatives. In this case, you will be looking for a DK weight yarn with a gauge of 5.5 – 6.5 stitches per inch.
For color blocking the ends, you can make the blocks any length that you like. I find that a quarter or less of the overall length of the scarf works well. In this case, I would say about 15″ would be quite nice. For the yarn that we used, we are getting about 26″ per 100 grams. Your mileage may vary depending on the gauge you are getting and the yardage per 100 grams.
I hope that this helps!
Cassy
Thank you so much for replying – that will be really useful! Can’t wait to start it!
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Hello, thank you for sharing this pattern. I am new to knitting and was wondering how to decide whether to use wooden versus metal knitting needles. Is one type better suited to different types of yarn or does it really not matter? Thanks.
Hello Deepti,
The type of needle you use is really a matter of preference. Wooden needles tend to grip the yarn more, this can be helpful if you are working with a slippery yarn like silk, they are also good if you are just starting out learning to knit. Metal needles I feel are slightly faster, and they allow the yarn to move more smoothly between the 2 needles.
I hope this helps,
Melissa
I would like to make this in a worsted weight yarn. Can you tell me how many stitches to cast on? Thank you.
Hi Rosemary,
Thanks for writing in! TO figure our your cast on, I would suggest knitting a gauge swatch in pattern. Once you know the number of stitches that you are getting per inch, you can multiply that number by 9 inches wide, for example 5 stitches per inch x 9 inches wide would be 45 stitches. This pattern is worked over a multiple of 6 + 1 stitches. So pick a number that is closest to the number you just got that works for this formula. For example, 7 x 6 = 42 + 1 = 43, your cast on would be 43.
If you need further help figuring out your cast on once you know how many stitches per inch you are getting, we would be happy to help!
Cassy
I have a problem to understand k2, p1, k3. When I practiced knitting on new pattern.
I seem knitting “5k before p1 and after too ???
Repeat k2 , p1, k3 ???
Help me to understand pease
Thank you
Hello Rhonda,
Thank you for reaching out! You are correct- after slipping your first stitch you will continue to repeat k2, p1, k3 which will make you end up with 3 knits on each end of your scarf and 5 knit stitches between your purl stitches.
I hope this helps!
Happy knitting,
Marilla
Has this scarf been blocked? If so, what technique did you use? Thank you.
Hello Mary,
Thank you for reaching out! Yes, this scarf has been blocked. I would suggest using the gentle hand blocking technique as discussed in our Blocking Tutorial.
Happy knitting!
-Marilla
aid like to make a baby blanket using this beautiful pattern. Would you suggest how many stitches I would need to cast on using worsted weight yarn?
Thank you for sharing your lovely patterns.
Hi Myrna,
Thanks for writing in and for the kind words! I think this would be a lovely stitch for a baby blanket! To figure out your cast on number, you will want to knit a gauge swatch with worsted weight yarn and size 8 needles in the Broken Garter stitch pattern. 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 any multiple of 6 plus 1.
I hope that helps!
Julianna
I am making the Brocken Garter Scarf. What does it mean to ‘block as desired?’ I usually gift the scarves to someone, should I wash them first….
Thank you.
Hello Micaela,
Thank you for reaching out! Blocking is completely optional, but will give your completed piece a more finished look. It evens out stitches and straightens your edges. For a more in-depth explanation of blocking check our our Tutorial.
Happy knitting!
-Marilla
If I wanted to add some type of border along the top and bottom edges before getting into the garter stitch for the main field of the scarf, would you have any recommendations?
Thanks!
Hi Cas,
Thanks for writing in! Although it is not necessary to add a border since the Broken Garter stitch lays flat on its own, you certainly can if you would like! You could either do plain garter stitch for an inch or two, or for more visual interest, work stockinette for a rolled edge before beginning the Broken Garter stitch.
Happy knitting!
Julianna
I was wondering, would this pattern be suitable for a larger lap cover and using multiple colours?Also, if I use larger needles, will there be too much of a gap between stitches?
Hello Vicki,
Thanks for reaching out! This sounds like a situation where you need to do a bit of experimenting, It is hard to say what something will look like until you test it out. If I were you I would gather some scrap yarn and try out some stripes and different needle sizes so you can visually see what is going to happen and if you like it or not.
I hope this helps and happy knitting!
-Marilla
I am so disappointed at the way my broken garter scarf is coming out. It does not look at all like your picture. I am an experienced knitter and am pretty sure that I am following the pattern correctly. I have taken a picture of what I have so far but can’t figure out how to attach it to this email.
Please help.
Hi Connie,
Thanks for reaching out! I am so sorry to hear this! Please send the image to us at [email protected] and we will do our best to help!
Best,
Cassy
can you make this into a cowl and knit in the round ?
Hello Nancy,
Thanks for writing us! I’m pretty sure that the instructions for in the round would read as such:
Round 1: * k2, p1, k3, repeat from * to end of row
Round 2: * p2, k1, p3, repeat from * to end of row
Let me know how it goes- Happy knitting!
-Marilla
Hi this pattern looks lovely and easy to follow. However I’m a little confused with the row 2 repeat. It says slip 1 knitwise, *k2 p1 k3* to last stitch then repeat from * to *. But if I’ve just done a k3 in the sequence do I follow with a k2 etc? Which means that it’s k2 p1 k3 or rather k5? I hope I’m making sense. Or do I put a p1 after the k3 ?
Thanks and hope to hear from you.
Tatiana
Hi Tatiana,
Thanks for reaching out! You are correct that you will essentially be knitting five stitches in a row. It seems a bit odd, but by writing the repeat this way, it lines up nicely with the beginning and end of each row!
I hope that clears things up!
Julianna
Can this be done in the round?
Hi Nanci,
Great question! It certainly can, and the easiest way to modify the pattern for knitting in the round is to change Row 1 to purl, and work Row 2 as written.
Happy knitting!
Julianna
Do you sell this pattern together with the yarn? But in a different color.
Hello Patty,
Thank you for reaching out! This pattern is free and can be downloaded as a pdf or printed. 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. To remove images, click the drop down next to the image icon and change from 100% to 0%.
You can purchase our Mulberry Merino in any of our beautiful colors to knit up this project!
Happy knitting,
Marilla
Your scarf is absolutely beautiful and simple to knit. I was looking for something different and easy and I found it. Thank you so much for this pattern.
Janine
What does Knitwise mean?
Hi Suzanne,
Thanks for reaching out! In this pattern, when you see the instructions to slip one stitch knitwise, this means to insert your needle as if you were going to knit the indicated stitch, but then just move it over to the right hand needle without actually knitting it.
I hope that clears things up!
Julianna
Hello,
I ordered 5 skeins of the mulberry merino yarn to double the broken scarf pattern. Cast on 96 + 1 (size 5 needle.) When I did the math 247 yards per skein X 5 skeins = 1,235 yards, I thought this would be enough to make the shawl 78″ long. Knitting one skein equal 13″ long, 18 width, gauge 22 stitches = 4″. Did the original broken scarf pattern use the entire 3 skeins (48 + 1?) Thanks for your assistance, Joan M.
Hi Joan,
Thanks for reaching out! We didn’t use quite the full three skeins of Mulberry Merino for our scarf, so I think you will have enough yarn! If your first skein made it to 13 inches, your finished length will be 65 inches. Our scarf measured 72 inches, but I think blocking and/or the weight of the finished scarf will easily stretch the scarf to the correct length.
I hope that helps!
Julianna
Does the slip one stitch knitwise keep the edges of the scarf neat? I have so much trouble with that.
Thank you so much for all your beautiful knit patterns!
Jacquelyn
Hello Jacquelyn,
Thank you for reaching out and for your kind words. Yes, the slip stitch does exactly that!
Best,
Marilla
Hello again,
I just read the question from someone else who asked about knitting this pattern in the round. How many stitches would you suggest for a cowl that would have a nice drape?
Best regards,
Jacquelyn
Hello!
This is a great question. For a single wrap I would suggest a cast on of 127 stitches which will give you a cowl with a circumference of 23″. If you want to adjust this cast on you will just want to make sure to cast on a multiple of 6 + 1 stitches.
Happy knitting!
-Marilla
I am just wondering if what this pattern is telling me is:
Slipwise, k2 purl 1, *k5 p1, * repeat from asterics
& then at the beginning of the next row slipwise 1 k2 purl 1 then go back to 5 k to 1 purl?
Thanks!
Hi Nicole,
Thanks for writing in! Yes, that would be another way to write out the pattern – it sounds like you’ve got it!
Happy knitting!
Julianna
On the second row what does knitwise 1 mean supposed to first row where it says only Knitwise? I’m using the comment from your customer defining her interperation of your instructions. And is this for circular needles?
Hello Sandra,
Thank you for reaching out! This scarf is knit flat and can be knit using either straight needles or circular needles. When we say to slip one knitwise we are referring to how your needle is entering your stitch. In other words you are slipping your stitch as if knit or as if to purl. Typically if a pattern just says to slip your stitch, without any other directions, you slip your stitch purlwise because slipping purlwise does not twist your stitch, while slipping your stitch knitwise does.
I hope this all makes sense and let us know if you have any further questions!
Best,
Marilla
Hello, I’m new to knitting and after some practicing feel I’m ready to take on a project. I love the look of this scarf but would like it a bit wider; I’m thinking 12″ wide. How to I change the pattern to accommodate a wider scarf?
thanks!
Hi Karen,
Great question! If you are working at our gauge of 22 stitches per 4 inches, you will need to cast on 67 stitches for a 12 inch wide scarf. I would also recommend getting two extra skeins of yarn to make sure you don’t run out!
Best,
Julianna
Why do I have 4stitches left at the end of row 2? I have put on 49 stitches. I’m following the pattern exactly but I’m having stitches left over at the end. Thanks
Hello Sandra,
Thank you for reaching out! The repeat in the this scarf is “* k2, p1, k3, repeat from *” which is a total of 6 stitches. You are slipping your first stitch and then repeating these 6 stitches 8 times. (48 + 1 =49)
I hope this helps and happy knitting!
-Marilla
I am looking for mulberry merino (ballet pink) on your website. Do you have this yarn? I’d like to use it to do the broken garter scarf
Hi Patrice,
Thanks for reaching out! Unfortunately Ballet Pink has been discontinued – I’m so sorry about that! You can view our current available colors of Mulberry Merino by clicking right here.
Best,
Julianna
I just need to clarify if I have your pattern correct. Line 1, k Line 2. S1KW k2 p1 “k5 P1” Repeat to end then do you go back to Line 1 k ? The pattern is beautiful and I can’t wait to get started. thank you.
Hi Barbara,
Thanks so much for the kind words and for reaching out! You’ve almost got it – your interpretation of Row 2 is correct, but you will only be working Row 1 once at the beginning of the scarf. For the rest of the scarf, you will simply repeat Row 2 on both sides of the work!
Happy knitting!
Julianna
Good morning! This is a lovely pattern! I would like to knit this in Madeline Tosh DK, and have 3 skeins at 225 yards each. I knit a test swatch, and am getting 5 stitches/inch on 7 needle size. Would I be able to get 60 inches in length if I cast on 55 stitches for 11 inches in width? Or do I need to go narrower? I would like to bind off at 60. Thank you for your help.
Hi Irene,
Thanks for reaching out! You should have plenty of yarn to knit a wider scarf than ours! We used about 500 yards for our scarf at a tighter gauge and knit a much longer scarf than you are planning, so with 675 yards, you have plenty of room to experiment with the width!
Happy knitting!
Julianna
Thanks for a lovely simple pattern. I bought some yarn in a Lionbrand sale in November and its knitting up just fine in this broken garter pattern. So easy . Its Scarfie in the eggplant/taupe colourway, US 9(5.5mm) needles, 49 stitches. Love it. Thanks again.
I’m a beginner knitter. Am I correct that the first stitch is always a slip stitch for row 2. I usually see a knit stitch to make a border.
Hi Jane,
Thanks for reaching out! Yes, you will be slipping the first stitch of every row to create a tidy, somewhat decorative edging. Both options create perfectly lovely selvages, so you will probably see many patterns using either edging as you progress into knitting more projects!
Best,
Julianna
I’m trying to order 3 skeins of Purl SoHo’s Dark Loam Solid.
By mistake I put 10 skeins in the basket and I don’t know how to change the number from 10 to 3.
Thank you
Hi Vicki,
Thanks for reaching out! Not to worry, this is easily fixed! On both a desktop and mobile, click the Shopping Basket at the top right of the webpage, followed by the blue bar marked Checkout. Once at your Checkout page you can change the number of skeins you’d like to order by selecting the number in the field under Qty.
I hope this helps!
Gaby
I’m new to knitting and recently learned wool and I don’t get along. It was an uncomfortable thing to learn!
Would this pattern work with your “Cotton Pure” line as well?
Hi Miriam!
The Broken Garter Scarf is a very versatile pattern, and would look great worked up in many different yarns! The fabric will be different if you substitute Cotton Pure for Mulberry Merino, but it would be a great alternative for someone who is intolerant to wool. I’d suggest making a swatch to choose your needle size – the recommended needle size for Cotton Pure is US 4-6, while the Mulberry Merino version calls for a US 5.
Thanks so much for your question – happy knitting!
Cassandra
I think broken garter stitch would be pretty in baby blanket 30” wide. I want to know how many stitches would I have to cast on.
Hi Darlene,
Thanks for writing in, and what a sweet idea for a baby blanket! If you are working at the same gauge we used for the scarf, which is 22 stitches to 4 inches in garter stitch, you will need to cast on 163 stitches.
Happy knitting!
Julianna
Looks lovely ! Does this pattern curl?
Hi Cara,
Thanks for writing in! No due to the nature of the garter stitch you don’t have to worry about curling with this pattern!
Happy knitting!
Gianna
Hello,
Do I Slip 1 knitwise in the first row as it is done in the second row.
Row 1: Knit.
Row 2: Slip 1 knitwise, * k2, p1, k3, repeat from * to end of row.
Christine
Hi Christine,
Thanks for reaching out! No, you don’t slip any stitches in the first row you are only knitting!
All the best,
Gianna
Hi, I really love this Broken Garter stitch but have doubts on the following:
1) The design is worked based on mulitple 6 + 1, does this mean I must cast an additional 1 stitch after every 6 stitch?
2) 1st row is full knit stitch?
3) After I finish the 2nd row, do I need to repeat Slip 1 knitwise then continue with k2, p1, k3? Or just continue with k2, p1, k3 without slip 1?
Deeply appreciate your kind help
Hi Elaine,
Thanks for reaching out! Yes so 1, a multiple of 6 plus an additional 1 stitch. For example 6 x 8 = 48 and 48 +1 = 49! 2, row 1 you knit across the whole row. 3, you repeat the 2nd row (including the slip stitch at the beginning of each round) until you reach your desired length (Row 2: Slip 1 knitwise, * k2, p1, k3, repeat from * to end of row)
I hope this helps, happy knitting!
Gianna
Thank you, Gianna…. Simnply love your designs!!! I will be purchasing your uarns very soon too, all the colours are soooo nice!!!
Hi, if I am using circular needles to knit this design for a scarf, after finishing the 2nd row of Slip 1 k2 p1 k3, I will have to turn back my work, what stitches should I do for 3rd row and onwards? Thank you.
Hi Elaine,
Thanks for reaching out! You then continue to repeat row 2 until the piece measures your desired length!
All the best,
Gianna
Hi Gianna,
Thank you sooooo much for your kind advice…. But I’m really confused over this: If I finished 2nd row and turn back my work to continue for 3rd row (using circular needles) the knit stitich on 2nd row will be Purls stitch on the back, do I continue with Slip 1 k2 p1 k3? I saw in one of the post, it say if using circular needles, the stitch for all odd row (3, 5, 7, 9….) should be P2 K1 P3. Need your kind help to advice. Thank you.
Hi Elaine,
Thanks for writing in again! I am happy to help! We worked this pattern as written on circular needles! When you finish your row and flip your work as usual you continue to follow the pattern for row 2. Slip the first stitch and then repeat k2, p1, k3, to the end of the row, and continue this until you achieve your finished length! This is how you achieve the broken garter effect! If you were to do P2 K1 P3 on the revers it would create a rib stitch instead of the desired garter stitch.
I hope this clarifies things!
Gianna
Thank you soooo much, Gianna…. You are an angel !!! Let me show you my work once complete 🙂
Hi Elaine,
I am so glad I could help and would love to see your finished work!
Warmly,
Gianna
I like this design for a scarf and I want to make a fence of 8cm . How can I divide the width in 2 equal parts if I make 49 stitches ?
Thank you for your advice.
Hi KS,
Thanks for reaching out! Unfortunately, since this pattern is worked over a multiple of 6 + 1 stitches (6 x 8 = 48 and 48 + 1 = 49 for example) there isn’t an exact way to divide it equally in half since one way or another there will be a side that has once extra stitch!
I hope this clarifies things for you, happy knitting!
Gianna
I would like to use worsted weight wool and size 6 US knitting needles. how many stitches should I cast on to obtain the same width? Do you recommend using worsted weight wool? Thank you
Hi Carol,
Thanks for reaching out! I think you could certainly use a worsted weight with this pattern! I would recommend starting off by working a swatch, you can then calculate your cast on amount from there based off of how many stitches per inch you have! Just be sure to keep in mind that this pattern is worked over a multiple of 6 + 1 stitches. For example 6 x 8 = 48 and 48 +1 = 49.
I would also recommend checking out our tutorial All About Gauge, it is an excellent resource to use!
I hope this helps, happy knitting!
Gianna
I have just finished this scarf. Do you recommend blocking? If so, which method for this yarn/project? Thanks, I love this pattern!
Janice
Hi Janice,
Thanks for reaching out! I would suggest gently wet blocking the finished scarfs! For more tips please visit our Blocking tutorial!
Happy knitting!
Gianna
It looks like you no longer carry Mulberry Merino yarn. What can I order that’s the closest to it? Looking forward to starting this project—thanks!
Hi Sue,
Thanks for reaching out! Yes, unfortunately, Mulberry Merino has been discontinued but in its place, I would suggest using Season Alpaca! It is a sport weight yarn like Mulberry Merino so the gauge should be similar. However, the texture is a bit different. If you would like a texture more similar to Mulberry Merino then I would suggest using Cashmere Merino Bloom or Understory! They are a bit heavier weight yarns (light worsted/dk weight) so in that case, I would suggest starting off by working a gauge swatch to see how it compares to the pattern, and then you can adjust the needle size from there if needed!
I hope this helps and please let me know if you have any other questions!
Gianna
Una pregunta que quiere decir K2. P1. K3… No entiendo son puntos del derecho y revez?… Gracias de antemano..
Hi Yudy,
Thanks for reaching out! For row 2 you will start off by slipping 1, then you will begin the stitch repeat where you will knit 2, then purl 1, then knit 3. You will then repeat this k2, p1, k3 until you reach the end of the row!
I hope this clears things up!
Gianna
Hi, love your designs. Can this scarf be made in “Good Wool “ yarn and how many skeins for a 9”x 78” scarf ? Thanks a lot.
Hi Ranjana,
Thanks for reaching out! Good Wool would be a great option for this pattern! Good Wool has quite a bit more yardage per skein than Mulberry Merino had, and you need approximately 554 yards to complete this scarf. Each skein of Good Wool is 383 yards, so you will only need 2 skeins to complete this scarf! As always, I suggest working a gauge swatch prior to beginning to ensure you are consistent with the pattern.
I hope this helps, happy knitting!
Gianna
Thanks a lot Gianna, appreciate your quick reply. After a Iong wait finally I have received the yarns ( loving it!) and now looking forward to start this lovely project. I guess, I am good to go with 4 skeins of worsted twist merino yarn. Wish me luck !
Hello again!
I did end up figuring out my error, the slip stitch was throwing me off at first. But I am happy to report for others that CO of 6×6=36+1=37 does give you a 6 inch wide scarf with 6 jog stripes.
Perfect for a child size.
Thanks for this pattern!
Does the slip 1 count as a stitch in k2. Thank you.
Hi June,
Thanks for writing in! The slipped stitch does not count as one of the stitches in k2. Hope this helps clarify things!
All the best,
Lili
Hi there! For the slipped stitches, am I correct that these are knitwise slips with yarn in back?
Hi Amanda,
Thanks for reaching out! You’re correct–all the slipped stitches are slipped with yarn in back. A good rule of thumb is that stitches should always be slipped purlwise wyib unless indicated otherwise! So for this pattern, knitwise is indicated, but wyib/wyif isn’t, so they should be slipped knitwise wyib!
All the best,
Lili
I’m using this pattern for a temperature blanket. I haven’t started changed colors yet. Will I get the dash lines since this is a double sided pattern? If so, how can I avoid this? Thanks!
Hi Kelly,
Thanks for reaching out. Because this pattern is alternating between knit and purl stitches on both the right and the wrong side, I’m afraid that there will always be some dashes of the previous color when you switch! The best way to minimize these though is to pick one side to be the right side (the blanket is otherwise reversible) and always change colors on this side. That way, the dashes will only appear on single stitches in the “broken” areas of the garter stitch, and not across the entire row. Hope this helps!
All the best,
Lili
Using Widgeon, how many stitches should I cast on for a good sized throw. Made the scarf version with Mulberry Merino and really like the results. Think it would make a good throw.
Hi Joanne,
I agree, Wigeon would make a wonderful throw blanket in this stitch pattern! I would recommend first knitting up a gauge swatch in Wigeon. 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 multiple of 6 + 1 stitches. Then you can follow the pattern as written until your blanket is as large as you’d like!
All the best,
Lili
I am loving this pattern, so elegant yet so simple to knit. I was wondering though what yarn to choose since you no longer carry the yarn used for the samples here. I am not certain what to order as I can only afford a certain amount. Could you recommend one with some lovely colors that I can possible afford. I know Merino yarns are he best & I don’t want to substitute for another yarn. Thank you for your help/suggestions.
Hi Rose,
We noticed that you emailed in about this as well, and we’ve attempted to reply to you by email, but it seems like our messages haven’t reached you yet! I’m replying to your initial comment in the hopes you see our message here. Here’s what we wrote in our emails:
Thanks for reaching out directly, and I’m so sorry that we haven’t gotten a chance to answer your comment on the website yet! We’ve seen your comment come through, but we’ve honestly had an overwhelming number of comments and emails come in over the past week and have unfortunately fallen a bit behind on answering them. In general though, we’ll likely be able to answer you faster by email since we more consistently moderate the inbox!
The Broken Garter Scarf is a great pattern because it’s so adaptable to practically any yarn! Good Wool is a wonderful choice, so if that’s the yarn that has caught your eye, then you can absolutely use it for this pattern. Like Mulberry Merino was, Good Wool is also a sportweight yarn, so you should be able to achieve the correct gauge. As always though, we recommend knitting a gauge swatch before casting on your project, especially when you are substituting yarns. You may need to size up or down your needles in order to get the correct gauge! If you would like to learn more about this, we have a handy tutorial called All About Gauge, which you can find right here.
Please let me know if you see this reply!
All the best,
Lili
I sent a previous message about this lovely scarf & what substitutes I could use in light of the fact you no longer carry Mulberry Merino. I have checked out 2 Merino yarns on Amazon that are not listed on your site for some reason which leaves me wondering if this is true Merino products. One is called Merino Wool Yarn (6 Pack) & Knitca (6 pack). I need to know if this would be appropriate for this scarf & also do you carry this yarn here on your site because I can order through you. I. Love the pattern & will do it no matter what. Thank you for posting it.
Hi Rose,
Huh, we don’t sell ay of our yarns on Amazon, so the ones you’re seeing there are definitely not ours! Merino is a type of wool that’s known for being particularly soft, so many yarn companies have yarns that include it. If you’re interested in a merino yarn for this project, then I’d recommend Wigeon.
All the best,
Lili