Striped Garter Scarf
As light as sea foam, as gentle as a breeze, our Striped Garter Scarf knitting pattern is as fresh a layer as early fall demands. This is the sweet scarf you need to battle the shortening days and evening chills that threaten your comfort in the months ahead!
To make our Striped Garter Scarf we alternated between two lightweight fingering yarns: Cattail Silk and Line Weight. In a case of opposites-really-do-attract, Cattail Silk’s little nubs of color and crisp, natural finish pair beautifully with Line Weight’s single ply cloud of merino wool.
For beginners, this pattern is a great next step after your first garter stitch scarf… Knit two rows with one color, then two rows with the other. More experienced knitters will also enjoy this simple project that lets you settle into a knitting groove!
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Materials
- Yarn A: 1 skein of Purl Soho’s Line Weight, 100% merino wool yarn. Each skein of this fingering weight yarn is 494 yards/ 100 grams; approximately 494 yards required. We used Heirloom White.
- Yarn B: 1 skein of Purl Soho’s Cattail Silk, 100% silk yarn. Each skein of this fingering weight yarn is 618 yards/ 100 grams; approximately 524 yards required. We used Blue Bamboo.
- US 4 (3.5 mm), 40-inch circular needles
GAUGE
24 stitches and 56 rows = 4 inches in garter stitch
SIZE
Finished Dimensions: 11 inches wide x 70 inches long
NOTE
To switch between yarns, bring the working yarn behind the non-working yarn when you knit the first stitch of each right-side row.
PATTERN
Using Long Tail Cast-On and Yarn A, cast on 420 stitches,
Row 1 (wrong side): With Yarn A, knit to end of row.
Row 2 (right side): With Yarn B, knit to end of row.
Row 3: With Yarn B, knit to end of row.
Row 4: With Yarn A, knit to end of row.
Repeat Rows 1-4 until piece measures 11 inches from cast-on edge, ending with Row 1.
Cut Yarn B.
Bind Off (right side): With Yarn A, bind off loosely knitwise.
Weave in all ends and block gently.
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Love your patterns. I know this is aimed at the beginner but if you used the crochet cast on your edges would match and you wouldn’t have to worry about the tail in the long tail cast-on.
Hi Sheila,
Thanks for writing in and the great tip! Although we usually use a Long-Tail Cast On because it is universally familiar to most knitters and creates an attractive, stable, and elastic edge, for a simple scarf you could certainly substitute any cast on you wish! The crochet cast on is most commonly used for a provisional cast on, and we do have it demonstrated in our One Step Provisional Cast On tutorial.
Best,
Julianna
This is just gorgeous! Do you have any other color combination suggestions for something a little darker? Thanks!
Hi Megan,
Thanks so much for the kind words! There are so many colors of Cattail Silk and Line Weight that coordinate that it’s hard to go wrong! For a mid-toned scarf, Cattail Silk in Wood Mouse and Line Weight in Tabby Gray would be lovely together, or to go really dark, I think Cattail Silk in Thin Cloud Gray and Line Weight in Fieldstone Gray or Soft Black would be stunning!
Best of luck and happy knitting!
Julianna
I have a skein of Cattail Silk leftover from my Sayer top. Looks like this is the perfect project. What color of Line Weight would you suggest to go with Flower Field Gray?
Hi Katrina,
Thanks for writing in! Since Flower Field Gray is so neutral yet includes pops of so many colors, you really can’t go wrong when pairing it with Line Weight! I could definitely see it striped with Tabby Gray or Fieldstone Gray to keep the overall look neutral, or mixing it up with Peony or Ballet Pink for a brighter scarf!
Best,
Julianna
What a lovely scarf! If I would use Line weight in “ballet pink” which color of Cattail Silk would work well with it?
Thanks a lot,
Viviane
Hello Viviane,
Thank you for reaching out! I think that either FLower Field (which is beautifully speckled with soft colors) or Porcelain White would be lovely with Ballet Pink.
I hope this helps and happy knitting!
-Marilla
Love this!! Can you tell me how much is leftover from each skein?
Thank you!
Hello Shari,
I’m happy to hear how much you love this scarf! You will use all of your line weight skein and you will have a bout 100 yards left of your Cattail Silk.
I hope this helps and happy knitting!
-Marilla
Reading the directions I am confused where it says: Repeat rows 1 to 4 until piece measures 11 inches from cast on edge etc. That can’t be right or am I somehow reading it wrong. The piece measures 11 inches ?Please explain. Thank you.
Hello Joanne,
Thank you for reaching out! This scarf is knit side to side rather than top to bottom. This means that you are knitting the 11″ width and you cast on the 70″ length.
I hope this clears things up and happy knitting!
-Marilla
Does this scarf use all of both skeins?
Hello Lynda,
Thank you for reaching out! While you will use all of your Line Weight Skein, you will have roughly 100 yards left of your Cattail Silk Skein.
Warmly,
Marilla
Thanks for yet another awesome pattern! I have a skein of cattail silk in willow grey which doesn’t look to be available anymore. Can you make a color suggestion in line weight to pair with this skein of cattail? Thank you so much! Isabel
Hello Isabel,
Thank you for reaching out! I think that Dove Gray could give you a beautifully subtle contrast or, for a higher contrast, Heirloom White could also be a lovely option.
I hope this helps and happy knitting!
-Marilla
Hi,
I have a skein of Line Weight in Trout and I’d love to add a Cattail Silk to make this gorgeous scarf as a Christmas gift. (I’m starting now to avoid stress later:-) What color(s) would you suggest?
Hi Deenie,
Thanks for writing in! Now is the perfect time to get a jump start on holiday knitting! I think Line Weight in Trout Brown would pair fantastically with Cattail Silk in either Deep Indigo or Thin Cloud Grey for a more neutral look, or with Wild Mulberry for something a bit bolder!
Best of luck and happy knitting!
Julianna
I’d like to make this scarf–the striped garter scarf. I wonder about the color combination of Wild Mulberry (CS) and Trout Brown LW. Do they look nice together? I’d like to make the scarf wider–more like a shawl. More yarn and same gauge?
And, would this be a good pattern to use to learn continental knitting? I want to finally make the change from throwing the yarn.
Thanks for your help.
Hi Carol,
Thanks for writing in! I do think that Wild Mulberry and Trout Brown would look lovely together for a dark yet bold scarf! Since the entire scarf is only knitting, it is a great way to get a firm grasp of continental knitting – although you won’t get to practice purling, you will be very comfortable with the continental knit stitch by the time you are done!
Best of luck and happy knitting!
Julianna
How do you knit with circular needles?
Hi Sarah,
Thanks for writing in! Although we used circular needles for this project, we knit it flat, meaning back in forth in rows, turning the work at the end of each row. The reason we sometimes use circular needles for flat knitting is to accommodate a lot of stitches. Cramming a large number of stitches onto long straight needles can be pretty cumbersome and sometimes even, impossible. To use circular needles for knitting flat you simply finish a row, turn the work so the other side is facing you and put the needle that was in your right hand into your left hand and the needle that was in your left hand into your right hand, ready to go on the next row!
By the way, once you get the hang of it, you may find that you never use straight needles again, even for projects without so many stitches. Circular needles are just easier to keep track of (no losing one in the cushions of your couch!), and they never poke the person sitting next to you!
Best,
Cassy
Can you make this pattern into an infinity scarf instead?
Hi Judy,
Thanks for reaching out! You can definitely make a cowl or an infinity scarf from this pattern! The easier option would be to knit the scarf as is and then sew the ends together, or you could knit the scarf in the round from the beginning. If you use the second method, you will need to knit rows 1 and 3 and purl rows 2 and 4 in order to create garter stitch while knitting in the round.
Best of luck, and please let us know how your infinity scarf version turns out!
Julianna
Love the pattern but have trouble with 420 stitches. Is there a way to work it from the edge? How wide is the scarf? Perhaps I could adjust the pattern?
Thank you~
Hello pb,
Thank you for reaching out! You could knit this from bottom to top rather than from side to side, but the stripes with come out horizontal rather than vertical. You would still have a gorgeous scarf it will just have a different look to it. This scarf is 11″ wide so you would need to cast on 66 stitches.
I hope this helps and happy knitting!
-Marilla
I would like to do this in DK or worsted weight yarn, What yarns would you suggest and how would I adjust the cast on number of stitches.
Thanks
Hello Mimi,
Thank you for reaching out! to figure out your cast on you will knit a gauge swatch to find out how many stitches per inch you are getting and then multiply that number by the length of your scarf. There are lots of beautiful yarn options I think that our Flax Down with our Spun Silk would be a beautiful option.
I hope this helps and happy knitting!
-Marilla
I would like to create a shawl instead of a scarf with this pattern and yarn selection. I am small. Instead of 70” long, I am thinking perhaps 60” long, but a little wider. What would be an approximate number of cast on stitches to accomplish that length? Thank you!
Hello Carolyn,
Thank you for reaching out! To get a length of 60″ I would suggest casting on 360 stitches.
I hope this helps and happy knitting!
-Marilla
My 13 year old granddaughter loves this pattern and the colors you used. I see that the cattail silk is machine washable, and the Line Weight needs to be hand washed. What do you recommend when the yarns are mixed?
Thanks,
Indra
Hello Indra,
Thank you for reaching out! For this project you will need to follow the washing instructions for our Line Weight yarn.
I hope this helps and happy knitting!
-Marilla
It does help! Can you suggest another yarn that is also machine washable in place of the Line Weight Yarn. It would have to be a similar color.
Thank you very much.
Indra
Hello Indra,
I’m happy to hear it! I think that either Tosh Merino Light or Anzula Squishy would both work well and are both Superwash.
Happy knitting!
-Marilla
Hi. Could I use spun silk and linen quill for this pattern?
Hi Susan,
Thanks for writing in! I think Spun Silk and Linen Quill would look amazing in this scarf! They do both knit up to about the same gauge as Line Weight and Cattail Silk so you shouldn’t have to make any adjustments, but it’s always a good idea to knit a gauge swatch when substituting yarns.
Best of luck and happy knitting!
Julianna
I like to crochet more than knit. How would I adapt this pattern? Thank you.
Hello Veda,
Thank you for your interest in this pattern! While we do not currently have a crochet version of this scarf I will certainly pass along the suggestion!
Happy crafting,
Marilla
The tension looks loose and I am using the recommended needle size 4 and cable size 40 inches. I am using the Continental method.
Do you think it will make a difference if I switch to the English method or should I change to a size 3 needle?
Hi Vanna,
Thanks for reaching out! There is no need to switch from Continental to English! Each knitter has a personal gauge. For this reason, I like to think of needle sizes as recommendations! If you are a looser knitter, you may need to go down a needle size or two to get gauge and if you are a tighter knitter you may need to go up a needle size or two. I always suggest knitting a gauge swatch and using the needle that will get you the gauge that the pattern suggests. I will say that this pattern is knit at a bit of a loose gauge for the two yarns used. So long as you get the gauge listed above, the scarf should come out quite like our own!
Best,
Cassy
Does there happen to be a video on how to hold the working yarn in back of the non-working yarn? I know this is maybe a very basic thing to do, but I don’t want to mess up this scarf. It’s a Christmas present. (or not) 🙂
Hello Denise,
Thank you for reaching out! This is a way of describing how to carry your yarn up the side so that, when you come back to it, it is ready for you to knit it. You are capturing it in your non working yarn that you just finished knitting with your new working yarn. You will be able to see if it is correct or not because if you don’t carry your yarn up is will be hanging a row down rather than carried up by your working yarn.
I hope this helps to clear things up for you. I know it can be tricky without a visual, but I have total confidence in you. Let us know if this makes sense or if you have any further questions.
Happy knitting!
-Marilla
Good day, beginner here. Right now I don’t have the chance to buy your products, but hopefully will do soon. I have some wool for 4mm needles. I just don’t know how many stitches to cast on. How could I do this calculation? Would it look good? 19st = 10cm. Thank you!
Hi Monica,
Thanks for reaching out! This is a great beginner project, but we will have to do just a bit of math to figure out your cast on number, since you yarn is a different gauge. If you are knitting at a gauge of 19 stitches per 10 cm, that comes out to about 4.75 stitches per inch. The scarf is knitted sideways, so we will need to multiply that number by 70 inches, which comes out to 332.5. This scarf works with any number of stitches, so you can either cast on 332 or 333, and then follow the pattern as written.
Best of luck and happy knitting!
Julianna
Can this pattern be altered for knitting in the round?
Hi Susan,
Great question! If you prefer to knit this scarf in the round, you will need to knit rows 1 and 3 and purl rows 2 and 4 in order to create garter stitch while knitting in the round – otherwise, the pattern will be the same.
Happy knitting!
Julianna
Hello,
The instructions say to use 40 inch circular needles – I just wanted to double check that the 40 inch needles will fit the 70-inch long scarf? Thanks!
Hi Sarah,
Thanks for writing in! Although the finished scarf is 70 inches, the live stitches do squish up quite a bit so they will fit comfortably on a 40 inch circular needle. You could, however, use a 47 inch needle or longer if you prefer!
Happy knitting!
Julianna
This scarf is so pretty. I already have Cattail Silk in Cork Tree. I’m looking at Tabby Gray Line Weight to knit with it. Are there other Line Weight colors that would coordinate well with my Cork Tree? After knitting three items with Line Weight, it’s absolutely the softest, nicest yarn I’ve ever used. Thank you for your beautiful yarns and classic patterns.
Hello Amy,
Thank you for reaching out and for your kind words! I’m so happy to hear how much you love Line Weight. I think Tabby Gray would be lovely, I also thing that Honey Pink would be a nice companion to Cork Tree.
I hope this helps and happy knitting!
-Marilla
Hi,
This is a beautiful pattern! What colors in Line Weight would you recommend to pair with Lavender Daybreak in Cattail Silk? Thanks!
Hi Manushi,
Thanks for reaching out! I think Cattail Silk in Lavender Daybreak would be just lovely with Line Weight in Heirloom White or Dove Grey for a wrap similar to our original that has just a touch of subtle color, or, for a bolder look, you could pair it with a darker or brighter color, like Crocus Bud or Trout Brown. With so many beautiful colors to choose from, it’s hard to go wrong!
Happy knitting!
Julianna
I would like to knit this for my next project. I have read all of the comments for color combinations, but you are out of so many of the colors in cattail silk. What color combinations do you suggest with the cattail colors that you have in stock?
Thanks,
Jonna
Hello Jonna,
Thank you for reaching out! The colors you use are very flexible, I think that any Cattail Silk used with our Line Weight in Heirloom White is going to come out beautiful. If you want to stick with a more subtle color I would suggest Blue Bamboo or Lavender Daybreak.
I hope this helps and happy knitting! -Marilla
Can I use these yarns together on my cricket loom?
Hello Francesca,
Thank you for reaching out! You certainly can. I wouldn’t reccomend using Line Weight to warp your loom, but it would make a lovely weft. Cattail will work great as either a warp or a weft.
Happy weaving!
-Marilla
Lovely scarf! Can you recommend a substitute for the line weight that is not wool. Person I’m thinking of can’t wear any wool type products.
Thanks!!
Hi Joyce,
Thanks for writing in! I think it would be just lovely to knit this scarf in two colors of Cattail Silk for a wool-free version! If you would like to include two different textures, another option would be to substitute Field Linen for the Line Weight.
Happy knitting!
Julianna
Hi I love this pattern. I have a skein of line weight in yellow zest an older color. What color cattail silk work? Would Flower field grey work? Thanks!
Hi Mary,
Thanks for writing in! Yes, I think Flower Field Grey would really let the Yellow Zest shine! Another good color would be Thousand Year Old Green for a lovely tone on tone effect.
Happy knitting!
Julianna
Would this yarn combination be appropriate for a baby blanket? I love this pattern and thought by alterning the measurements it would turn out to be a cute keepsake.
Hello Andrea,
What a lovely idea! I think this would make a stunning baby blanket.
Happy knitting!
-Marilla
Willow tea, Greenfinch yellow and Golden oak…I love the Purl Soho yarns’ descriptive names! Please suggest (with your more experienced eyes for color…than are mine ) a color or colors in line weight to complement the cattail silk shades I listed. Thank you …am looking forward to casting on this scarf!
Hello Kay Ellen,
Thank you for your kind words! In my opinion I think that all three of these colors would be best suited with Heirloom White. This will give them space to shine. If you wanted to go with a darker look I think that Golden Oak with River Rock would have a lovely night sky look.
I hope this helps and happy knitting!
-Marilla
I am a new knitter. How long should the tail be for the 420 stitches cast on using the Long Tail Cast On method? Thank you.
Hello Barbara,
Thank you for reaching out! This is always a challenge with a cast on of this width. To figure out where to tie your slip knot, first measure out a length of yarn 3½ times the width of what you plan to make. So for a 6-inch wide scarf, measure out approximately 21 inches of yarn, and at that point, make a loop. This means you will need a tail that is 245 inches.
I hope this helps and happy knitting!
-Marilla
Hello,
I really love the Cattail in Wood Mouse and I would love to create a scarf that is sort of mid-tone, but it could go a little darker. Neutral though. What color would you suggest to go with that. Thank you for your time.
Hi Julie,
Thanks for reaching out! I think Wood Mouse would be lovely with either Reed Gray or Wheat Flour! Wheat Flour has slightly warmer undertones, but will still be very neutral and go nicely with Wood Mouse.
Happy knitting!
Julianna
Is there any reason Cattail Silk couldn’t be used for both skeins instead of using Cattail Silk and Line Weight? Thanks.
Hi Marilyn,
Thank you for writing in with this question! I love your idea of using two colors of Cattail Silk for this project. As long as your gauge is correct, you can absolutely knit this up in two skeins of silk. The use of Line Weight in this pattern adds a bit of softness and wooly structure, so a wrap knit completely in Cattail Silk would have a bit more drape and be a lovely warm weather piece.
Happy knitting!
Gaby
Gaby, are you suggesting that a different needle size would be needed if using all Cattail Silk to maintain the gauge?
Marilyn
Hi Marilyn,
Thanks for writing back! Because there are a lot of factors that go into an individual knitter’s gauge, I can’t say for sure what your needle size or gauge will be for this pattern knit in all Cattail Silk. I always recommend making a small swatch before a project even if you aren’t changing anything about the pattern or yarn. You may be just fine with the recommended needle size, but it’s always worth swatching!
Best,
Gaby
Hi! I’ve got a sister who’s favorite color, really favorite color, is red. Would Red Bean and Kiln Red be a good combination? They seem to be close in color but I’m hoping the contrast can come from differences in the loft and halo of your beautiful single Line weight (I love knitting with singles!) and the slubby texture of the silk. What do you think?
Hi Anne,
Thanks for writing in! Yes, I think those two reds would work really well together in this scarf! The stripes will be subtle, as in the original, but the two textures will still provide plenty of interest and be just gorgeous.
Happy knitting!
Julianna
I am one of the rare people who is allergic to silk. I love the look of this scarf! Is there a substitute yarn for the Cattail Silk that I could use to get the same texture and look?
Thank you, Cindy
Hi Cindy,
Thanks for writing in, and that is unusual – we’re much more accustomed to recommending Cattail Silk for knitters who are sensitive to wool! However, I think Linen Quill would be an excellent substitute for Cattail Silk. It has a similar tweedy, slightly nubby texture that should provide a lovely counterpoint to Line Weight! You will need two skeins of Linen Quill for this scarf.
I hope that helps, and happy knitting!
Julianna
This pattern looks perfect. Do you have a hat to match the same? Also, can I order other colors instead of the ones you have listed for this pattern? I’m looking for either the orange or blue hues, and would would match them?
I love your website!
Thank You!
Hi Karen,
At the moment we don’t have a matching hat for this scarf. I would check out the Corrugated Hat + Cowl. These have a similar striped design and the cowl can be easily made into a scarf.
For the orange tones, I would take a look at the Line Weight in Autumn Oak, Heather and for the Cattail Silk we have the Golden Oak and Fallen Leaves
For the blue tones, we have the Line Weight in True Turquoise and High Tide and in the Cattail Silk we have a whole spectrum from light to dark.
I hope this helps!
Oscar
I love this scarf and would like to make as gifts. I am allergic to wool, so what do you suggest I use in its place. I love the cattail silk, am making a shawl with that now. What type would work well with the cattail silk? Thank you for your help!
Hi Janet,
Thanks for writing in! I think either Sweetgrass or Burnish would be lovely wool-free options to go along with Cattail Silk! You will need two skeins of either yarn for this scarf.
Happy knitting!
Julianna
Happy knitting!
How would flower field gray and blue agave work together for the scarf then? Thank you for your help!
Hi Janet,
I think this sounds like a beautiful combination! Flower Field Gray is one of my absolute favorite shades of Cattail Silk and it will be a gorgeous neutral along with the pale blue-green of Blue Agave.
Best,
Julianna
Thank you for your help! It will be a Christmas present then ?.
Hello! Love this pattern! Could you recommend a color in Line Weight which would go with Golden Oak in the Cattail Silk? Or- a line weight color to go with Woodmouse in the Cattail Silk. The color recommended in the past, Tabby Grey, doesn’t appear to be available. Thanks so much!
Hi Jane,
Thanks for reaching out! I think Golden Oak would be lovely with either Peony Pink or Wheat Flour! Tabby Grey has indeed been discontinued, but Wood Mouse should look great with either Wheat Flour or Reed Gray when it’s back in stock.
I hope that helps!
Julianna
I love the pattern for this scarf. I’d like to knit a wider scarf and I’m wondering how much yarn I’d need to knit it twice as wide?
Thank you!
Hi Carol,
Thanks for writing in! We used nearly all of the Line Weight and over half of the Cattail Silk, so you will need two skeins of each to make the scarf twice as wide.
Happy knitting!
Julianna
Hello,
I would like to make this scarf but are the directions actually correct ….casting on 420 stitches? Or, did I misread something. I am a novice knitter but?? Many thanks
Hi Sharon,
Thanks for writing in! Yes, that is correct! This scarf is knit from side to side, rather than from end to end, so the cast on edge is one of the long edges, rather than a short edge, which is quite a few stitches! You will, however, only need to knit for 11 inches before you cast off.
I hope that clears things up!
Julianna
Haven’t started yet could this be done as an 11″ cast on and then knit it long instead of knitting the long for till its 11″ long so basically the opposite
Hi Virginia,
That’s a great question. You certainly can! I can see the appeal of casting on from the start, especially so you can do this on shorter sized needles. Just know that the direction of the ridges will also face the opposite way as a result.
Hope it turns out well!
All the best,
Zha Zha
I would like to make this scarf in a light grey with it a lot of contrast. What would you suggest?
In my previous post I meant to say without a lot of contrast. Sorry for the confusion. Always helps to proof before hitting send
Hi Joy,
No worries! I’ve seen both posts now. I would suggest the Line Weight in Heirloom White as the base and perhaps pair it with Cattail Silk’s Flower Field Taupe. It’s a soft, gray-brown neutral that I think would go lovely together. I hope that gives you some ideas!
All the best,
Zha Zha
I’m a fairly conservative person. What do you think of heirloom with porcelain color? I’m not good with colors and really need your help
Hi Pat,
That’s a great question! Did you mean the Line Weight in Heirloom White with Cattail Silk in Porcelain White? I think that would give off a really nice, delicate contrast. The difference in texture between the two yarns would likely bring out the true beauty of this pattern.
Happy knitting!
Zha Zha
A simple pattern in exquisite yarn. Thank you Purl Soho.
420 stitches? We are knitting lengthwise?
Hi Kartika,
Thanks for reaching out! And yes, that’s right! You need to knit lengthwise in order to get the garter ridges to go in the direction. I hope that helps!
All the best,
Zha Zha
I would like to use begonia in line weight. Any color suggestions for the cattail color?
Hi Dawn,
That’s such a fun choice! I think Pale Rose or Pink Dawn in Cattail would be wonderful additions to complement that color. I hope it works out beautifully!
All the best,
Zha Zha
I’m having a hard time picking colors. What do you think of either Ballet Pink (Line Weight) and Rabbit-Ear Pink (Cattail) or Kiln Red and Fallen Leaves? Two obviously different outcomes, but want to make sure the combos would be good. Then there is a very neutral option of Wheat Flour and Wood Mouse… so many fun choices!
Hi Debra,
Thanks for reaching out! I know it is tough to choose, there are so many beautiful options! The Ballet Pink and Rabbit Ear Pink would be a beautiful and delicate combination, I think it would look great especially because of the slight contrast between the two colors! Wheat Flour and Wood Mouse is a great option as well if you want to go very neutral, but Kiln Red and Fallen Leaves would probably be my pick as I am a sucker for rich colors and these two would be quite stunning together!
I hope this helps and please let us know which combination you end up going with!
Warmly,
Gianna
Dear Purl
I just finished this beautiful scarf and l ❤️ It!..I used Burnish in Swan White and Line Weight in Heather Blue Jeans…and it looks fabulous
I have 1 1/2 skeins left over of the Burnish ..any suggestions on what I can combine this with to make another one of your terrific patterns
Thanks so much for hours of happy knitting during these difficult times!…Looking forward to hearing from you…🙏🙏🙏
Hi Elaine,
Thanks for reaching out! I am so glad to hear that you enjoyed this pattern and our yarns! Depending on just how much you have of the 2nd skein you could make the Asymmetrical Wrap! Each skein is 339 yards and this pattern uses approximately 493 yards so you may have the right amount to make this!
I hope this helps, happy knitting!
Gianna
Am interested in making the striped garter scarf. I have 2 skeins of Linen Quill in the color Lavender Opal, which I would like to use in place of the Line Weight.
So far I’m leaning towards Lavender Daybreak, or Cherry Blossom in Cattail Silk.
Any other suggestions?
Hi Judith,
Thanks for reaching out! I think Linen Quill will look wonderful paired with Cattail Silk for this scarf! With Lavender Opal I think Lavender Daybreak or Cherry Blossom would look very pretty, I would also suggest Pale Wisteria or Pale Aster!
Warmly,
Gianna
Regarding my previous comment….would purple sumac in Cattail Silk be too bold with Lavender Opal Linen Quill?
Hi Judith,
Thanks for reaching out again! I think Purple Sumac would work! It would be a great contrast!
Warmly,
Gianna
Hi Gianna
I’d like to use linen quill and line weight. What are your thoughts?
Thank you
Dottie Avery
Hi Dottie,
Thanks for writing in! I think this pattern would look gorgeous in Line Weight and Linen Quill! The gauge should similar, if not the same, but I do suggest working a gauge swatch prior to beginning to ensure you are consistent with the pattern!
I hope this helps and please let me know if you have any more questions!
Gianna
Hi! I have an extra skein of Cattail Silk in Pale Wisteria and was thinking of using it to knit this beauty! Do you have any suggestions for a Line Weight color to pair with it? Thanks so very much!
Hi Megan,
Thanks for reaching out! I think you can’t go wrong pairing it with Line Weight in Heirloom White or Wheat Flour. If you’d like a more contrasting combination, I would consider Fieldstone Gray. Hope this gives you some inspiration!
All the best,
Lili
This scarf looks luscious and soft! I really like Cattail Silk golden oak and am debating between Line Weight lilac fog, reed grey, of wheat. Decisions decisions decisions! Any insights? Thanks!
Lisa
Hi Lisa,
Thanks for writing in. Choosing the best colors for your project can definitely be the hardest part! Personally, I really like Cattail Silk in Golden Oak with Line Weight in Wheat Flour. I think that Wheat Flour has very warm undertones, which complement and accentuate the warmth of Golden Oak. Hope this helps!
All the best,
Lili
Hi, I’d like to make two of this scarf: one using line weight in High Tide and one using line weight in Blue Mountain.
Which colors of cattail silk would you recommend?
For High Tide, do you think either Thousand Year Old Green or Kingfisher Blue?
For Blue Mountain, do you think either Blue Iris or Flower Field Gray (which is currently out of stock) or Kingfisher Blue or ???
Thanks for your thoughts!
Hello,
Thank you so much for your question, and I really like the colors you’ve selected for your scarf! The High Tide paired with Kingfisher Blue and the Blue Mountain with Blue Iris are particularly lovely because of how the subtle sheen of Cattail Silk stands out next to Line Weight! Going with the colors that are more contrasted to the blue Line Weight would be lovely as well, but I love the subtlety of the blues being very close in color.
I hope these recommendations help, and please me know if you have any other questions!
All the best,
Carly
Hi,
I love the Line Weight yarn and the striped cowl pattern is beautiful. Could I use one strand of yarn and use all Line Weight instead for this pattern and no Cattail silk? Purchase double the skeins of Line Weight? Thanks so much for your help. I really appreciate you answering all the questions and comments, they are all so helpful and inspiring.
Hi Pam!
Thank you for your sweet comment! This scarf uses two strands of fingering weight yarn held together, so I think you could certainly use two strands of Line Weight held together in place of Cattail Silk and Line Weight. You would need two skeins of Line Weight if you went this route, and I would recommend making a gauge swatch first too, just to make sure everything will turn out as intended.
I hope this helps, and happy knitting!
All the best,
Margaret
I didnt realize there were two strands held together. I thought you were knitting one row at a time with one strand. Thanks for your help.
I really appreciate it.
Whoops! I am so sorry, you are totally correct! You are only knitting with one yarn at a time in this pattern, but you will use two strands, which is where I misinterpreted things. You can certainly still use two strands of Line Weight, though, and alternate each row between different colors or skeins of Line Weight.
I apologize again and I hope this helps clarify things!
All the best,
Margaret
Thank you so much, Margaret. What a great idea to alternate skeins all in Line Weight! How pretty! Thanks again, I really appreciate your help.
You are very welcome, Pam!
All the best,
Margaret
I have a few skeins of Cattail Silk in Fallen Leaves. Can you please suggest a complementary color in Line Weight?
Hi Chris,
That is a great question. Weathered Barn or Autumn Oak would both pair wonderfully with your Cattail Silk in Fallen Leaves!
Happy Knitting,
Gavriella