In our dazzling Comet, the Supernova Scarf, designed by Meg Roke, is an explosion of color and texture and a flash of joy for a gray day.

Supernova Scarf | Purl Soho

In straightforward stockinette stitch with some simple shaping, this spirited scarf is a fun and easy knit for anyone who likes a little playful flair!

Supernova Scarf | Purl Soho

Made in partnership with Knit Collage, Comet is a delightful surprise with every stitch, and its jumbo size means that you can knit the Supernova Scarf in just a few hours. Not quite the speed of light, but close!

Supernova Scarf | Purl Soho

A mix of wool, mohair, silk, and Angelina sparkle, Comet is a celebration in a skein, a tribute to the joy of making and our ability to use our own two hands to make things that are wonderfully unique.

Supernova Scarf | Purl Soho
Supernova Scarf | Purl Soho

Pick any of our nine colors of Comet and pair two skeins with a Super Soft Merino one for the lush tassels at both ends. Got your combo? Great, cast on and have a blast!

Supernova Scarf | Purl Soho

Designed for Purl Soho by Meg Roke. Based in Ohio, Meg has been a knitwear designer for over ten years. She creates simple, wearable designs, inspired by the magic of transforming simple fibers into something beautiful and practical. A maker at heart, when she’s not knitting, you’ll find Meg sewing, gardening, baking, and teaching!

Share your progress and connect with the community by tagging your pics with #PurlSoho, #PurlSohoBusyHands, #PurlSohoSupernovaScarf, and #PurlSohoComet. We can’t wait to see what you make!

Materials

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  • Yarn A: 2 skeins of Purl Soho + Knit Collage’s Comet, a mix of wool, mohair, silk, and Angelina sparkle. Each skein is approximately 34 yards/ 115 grams; approximately 65 yards required. We used the color Pink Moon for one sample and Cosmic Rays for the other.
  • Yarn B (for tassels): 1 skein of Purl Soho’s Super Soft Merino, 100% merino wool. Each skein is approximately 87 yards/ 100 grams; approximately 20 yards required. We used the color Pale Verdigris for the Pink Moon sample and Golden Green for the Cosmic Rays one.
  • US 17 (12 mm), straight or circular needles

GAUGE

5 stitches and 7 rows = 4 inches in stockinette stitch

SIZE

Finished Dimensions: Approximately 9⅔ inches wide x 72½ inches long

PATTERN

BEGIN

With Yarn A, use a Long Tail Cast On to cast on 2 stitches.

Row 1 (right side): Knit to end of row.

Row 2 (wrong side): Purl to end of row.

Repeat Rows 1 and 2 two more times.

INCREASE

Row 1 (right side): K1, make 1 left, k1. [3 stitches]

Row 2 (wrong side): Purl to end of row.

Row 3: Knit to end of row.

Repeat Rows 2 and 3 one more time, then repeat Row 2 one more time.

Increase Row (right side): K1, m1L, knit to end of row. [1 stitch increased]

Continuing in stockinette stitch, repeat Increase Row every sixth row 8 more times. [12 stitches]

DECREASE

Set-Up Row (wrong side): Purl to end of row.

Row 1 (right side): Knit to end of row.

Row 2: Purl to end of row.

Repeat Rows 1 and 2 one more time.

Decrease Row (right side): K1, slip slip knit, knit to end of row. [1 stitch decreased]

Continuing in stockinette stitch, repeat Decrease Row every sixth row 9 more times. [2 stitches remain]

END

Set-Up Row (wrong side): Purl to end of row.

Row 1 (right side): Knit to end of row.

Row 2: Purl to end of row.

Repeat Rows 1 and 2 one more time, then repeat Row 1 one more time.

With wrong side facing you, bind off purlwise.

FINISHING

Weave in all ends and lightly spray block, if desired. Do not steam block, as heat will singe the Angelina sparkle fibers.

TASSELS

Using Yarn B and following our Tassel Tutorial, make two 6-inch-long tassels. Use a piece of cardboard that measures 6½ inches along one side, and wrap the yarn 25 times.

With right side facing you, use the tassels’ tails to attach a tassel to the cast-on and bind-off edges of scarf.

Weave in remaining ends.

Supernova Scarf | Purl Soho
Supernova Scarf | Purl Soho
Supernova Scarf | Purl Soho