Make With Me: Sophie Scarf Tutorial by Petite Knit, by Christina on YouTube. 14 min 20 s.
- Video length
- 14 min 20 s
- Time to do it
- 4 to 6 hours
- Difficulty
- Medium
- Steps
- 9
What you need
Steps
Print the Sophie Scarf pattern or open it on a screen next to you. Read the whole thing once before you cast on so the increases and decreases make sense.
Cast on the number of stitches the pattern states using your 4 mm circular needles. Work the first rows in garter stitch as written.
Knit the increase rows where the pattern tells you to. Add one stitch at the edge by knitting into the front and back of the stitch, or use the method the pattern names.
Work the i-cord edge by slipping the first stitches and knitting the last stitches tightly. Keep the tension even so the edge stays neat and rounded.
Continue in garter stitch, repeating the increase rows until the scarf reaches the width the pattern gives. Count your stitches after each increase section.
Switch to the decrease rows and remove stitches the same way the pattern describes. Check the stitch count matches the pattern at the end of each section.
Knit the second i-cord edge and bind off loosely as the pattern says. Leave a tail long enough to weave in.
Weigh your remaining yarn on a kitchen scale to see how much you used. This helps you plan a second scarf or check you have enough for the pattern.
Weave in the loose ends with a tapestry needle and block the scarf lightly with water and pins. Let it dry flat before wearing.
Tips and common mistakes
Place a stitch marker at the start of each increase section so you do not lose your place in the pattern.
Keep the i-cord edge stitches tight, otherwise the border looks loose and wavy.
Weigh your yarn before you start so you know how much each scarf uses and can match a second one.
Questions
Do I need the Sophie Scarf pattern to follow along?
Yes. The video is a guide to the pattern, not a full set of written instructions. Buy or download the pattern first and keep it beside you.
What yarn can I use instead of Cardiff Cashmere?
Any DK weight yarn that gives you the pattern gauge works. Knit a small swatch first to check your stitch count matches.
How long does the Sophie Scarf take to knit?
Most knitters finish in a few evenings, around 4 to 6 hours. Beginners may need longer while learning the i-cord edge.
This guide was drafted from the video's details and general task knowledge. It has not been checked against the full video. Check the video and relevant product instructions before following a procedure. Report a correction.
