Daily Scarf
When you think “scarf,” you might think something like our Daily Scarf. A nice, wide swath of stockinette with a bit of 1×1 ribbing on the ends, it is quintessential, and also elegant and light, breathable and warm. It appeals to any person, any day!
Knit in our fingering weight Echo Cashmere, the fabric of this scarf is delicate and feather-light. Even folded in half and looped around the neck, it never feels too close or restrictive… Just comfortable and perfectly warm.
Ninety-five percent recycled cashmere, we love that Echo Cashmere gives a second life to beautiful fibers that might otherwise go to waste.
The way this cashmere gets recycled is the mill collects the fibers from the production process of cashmere yarn and sweaters and from recycled sweaters, too. Five percent of the yarn ends up being wool (or sometimes a bit of nylon), which sneaks in there from the recycled sweaters and which means every bit of fiber gets reused.
Made in Italy, Echo Cashmere’s palette of 13 colors brings to mind a classic Italian wardrobe, warm, oat-y neutrals and wintry grays, plus beautiful, rich heathers from the more serious corners of the spectrum.
An incredible gift for absolutely anyone, you only need 4 balls of Echo Cashmere to make this daily dose of beauty!
Designed by Purl Soho designer, Hiromi Glover. Click here to see even more of Hiromi’s work!
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Materials
- 4 balls of Purl Soho’s Echo Cashmere, 95% recycled cashmere, and 5% other fibers. Each ball is 236 yards/ 50 grams; approximately 940 total yards required. We used the color Cinder Gray.
- US 3 (3.25 mm), straight or 24-inch circular needles
GAUGE
26 stitches and 36 rows = 4 inches in stockinette stitch
SIZE
Finished Dimensions: 14 inches wide x 62 inches long
NOTE
SLIP STITCHES
Slip all stitches purlwise.
PATTERN
CAST ON
Cast on 92 stitches. We used a basic Long Tail Cast On.
BEGINNING RIBBING
Set-Up Row (wrong side): P2, *k1, p1, repeat from * to last 2 stitches, slip 2 (see Note) with yarn in front (wyif).
Row 1 (right side): K2, *k1, p1, repeat from * to last 2 stitches, slip 2 with yarn in back (wyib).
Row 2 (wrong side): P2, *k1, p1, repeat from * to last 2 stitches, slip 2 wyif.
Repeat Rows 1 and 2 until Ribbing measures 1½ inches from cast-on edge, ending with Row 2.
BODY
Row 1 (right side): Knit to last 2 stitches, slip 2 wyib.
Row 2 (wrong side): Purl to last 2 stitches, slip 2 wyif.
Repeat Rows 1 and 2 until piece measures 60½ inches from cast-on edge, ending with Row 2.
ENDING RIBBING
Repeat Rows 1 and 2 of Beginning Ribbing section until Ribbing measures 1½ inches, ending with Row 2.
With right side facing you, bind off in pattern.
FINISHING
Weave in all ends and gently wet block to finished dimensions.
Hi do you think I could hold 2 strands together and use larger needles? Thanks!
Hi Linda,
You could totally do that! I’d just recommend knitting up a gauge swatch beforehand so that you can calculate how many stitches you need to cast on. Once you know how many stitches you are getting per inch, you can multiply that number by the width (14 inches) and cast on the nearest even number. Then you can follow the pattern as written!
All the best,
Lili
Can you use cashmere merino bloom for this scarf? If so, same number of skeins?
Thank you
Hi Renee,
You can absolutely use Cashmere Merino Bloom for this scarf, but you will need to adjust the number of stitches you cast on so that the scarf comes to the correct size! To figure out your cast-on number, you will want to first knit a gauge swatch in pattern. Once you know how many stitches you are getting per inch, you can multiply that number by the width (14 inches) and cast on the nearest even number. Then you can follow the pattern as written! You’ll need 4 skeins of Cashmere Merino Bloom.
All the best,
Lili
Thank you for your response. Would I still use size 3 needles?
Thank you!
Hi Renee,
I’d recommend starting with US 5! Since Cashmere Merino Bloom is thicker and the yarn used here, a US three might result in a very dense fabric.
Thank you!
This is beautiful but I’m allergic to cashmere. Do you have a 100% alpaca that I can substitute?
Hi Karen,
Thanks for writing in! Alpaca is a great choice for this scarf. I’d recommend using Quartz, which is a mix of alpaca and merino wool, Season Alpaca, which is 100% super baby alpaca, or Speckled Hen, which is made from alpaca and merino wool.
We highly recommend knitting up a gauge swatch no matter what, but it’s especially important if you choose either Season Alpaca or Speckled Hen because these two yarns are thicker than Echo Cashmere and you’ll need to adjust the number of stitches you cast on so that your scarf comes to the correct width. Once you know how many stitches you are getting per inch, you can multiply that number by the width (14 inches) and cast on the nearest even number. Then you can follow the pattern as written!
All the best,
Lili
Hi – Love the simplicity of the scarf pattern but wondering if I could do Seed Stitch for the borders instead of rib? I am a newish Knitter and my Rib Stitches don’t seem to be as straight looking as they should be. Thanks if you could reply.
Best regards and thank you for sharing the pattern. Always appreciated.
Heather
Hi Heather,
Thank you for writing in! You could definitely do a seed stitch border if you’d like. To get neat ribbing, I’d suggest practicing over a smaller number of stitches and blocking your work. I always find that my stitches tend to relax after a good soak leaving them much more tidy. You can check out our in-depth blocking tutorial here! I hope this helps but please let us know if you have any other questions!
Happy knitting,
Gavriella
Hi there,
I am currently knitting the piece and it is curling quite bad. Will the curling reduce significantly after blocking the work or am I doing something wrong?
Best regards,
Thania
Hi Thania,
I’m so sorry to hear that your scarf isn’t turning out quite as you had expected. Because this project is knit in stockinette stitch, there will always be a bit of a natural curl to the fabric. We recommend wet blocking your scarf, making sure to let it soak in the water for a significant period of time. We find that this method of blocking is more effective than spray or steam blocking and really helps to minimize curling.
I hope this helps you achieve the look you want for your project, but please let me know if you have any other questions!
All the best,
Gavriella