Master the Techniques to Knit the Viral Sophie Scarf | Companion Tutorial, by Flower City Fibers on YouTube. 7 min 56 s.
- Video length
- 7 min 56 s
- Time to do it
- 3 hours
- Difficulty
- Medium
- Steps
- 9
What you need
Steps
Buy and read the official Sophie Scarf pattern first. It gives the yarn weight, needle size, stitch counts and row numbers you will follow.
Cast on with the continental cast-on. Hold the yarn in your left hand, make a slip knot, then scoop the working yarn through with your thumb and needle to form each stitch.
Work the I-cord edge at the start of each row. Slip the first stitches purl-wise with the yarn in front, then knit the next stitches tight to form a rounded cord along the side.
Slip stitches purl-wise whenever the pattern asks. Keep the working yarn in front of the needle and move the stitch across without knitting it.
Make a KFB increase by knitting into the front of the stitch, then knitting into the back of the same stitch before slipping it off. This adds one stitch.
Work an SKP decrease by slipping one stitch knit-wise, knitting the next stitch, then passing the slipped stitch over the knitted one.
Repeat the pattern rows until the scarf reaches the length in the pattern. Check your stitch count at the end of each repeat.
Bind off loosely in pattern. Knit each stitch, then lift the first stitch over the second and off the needle, and repeat to the end.
Weave in the loose ends with a tapestry needle and block the scarf lightly so the I-cord edges sit flat.
Tips and common mistakes
Keep the I-cord edge stitches snug, or the cord will look loose and uneven.
Count your stitches after every few rows so a missed increase or decrease does not throw off the shape.
Use a smooth, light-coloured yarn for your first scarf so you can see each stitch clearly.
Questions
Do I need the official pattern to make this scarf?
Yes. The video teaches the techniques, but the stitch counts, row repeats and yarn amounts come from the PetiteKnit Sophie Scarf pattern.
Is this suitable for a total beginner?
It helps if you can already knit and purl. The video covers the cast-on, increases, decreases and I-cord edge, but you will be following a written pattern.
What yarn should I use?
Follow the yarn weight and gauge listed in the pattern. A smooth wool or wool blend makes the I-cord edges crisp and easy to see.
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.
