Glimmer Scarf: Free Scarf Knitting Pattern

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Glimmer Scarf

Even if science hasn’t proven it yet, we know it’s true: time definitely speeds up in the weeks before the holidays. Hours diligently planned for gift making somehow slip away into no time at all. To account for this… Our Glimmer Scarf pattern. Cozy and opulent, it has all the thoughtful charms of a hand-knit treasure but finishes in record time!

The Glimmer Scarf is a simple 1 x1 rib, and it all starts with our super squishy Gentle Giant, a big bulky yarn that makes everything quick and easy. You’ll change colors partway through the knitting, adding a fun chromatic surprise as layers wrap around the wearer.

And more fun… Along with the big strand of Gentle Giant, you’ll hold two different colored strands of our gorgeous mohair-silk Tussock. Amidst Gentle Giant’s lush stitches, the two colors of Tussock come in and out of focus, adding unexpected dapples of color and light.

A jumbo softy shot through with delicate but vibrant threads of mohair silk… a veritable fiber celebration!

Five skeins of jumbo Gentle Giant and two skeins of Tussock: so speedy, you may even have time to do a little happy dance!

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Materials

To knit your own Glimmer Scarf, you will need…

5 skeins of Purl Soho’s Gentle Giant, 100% merino wool yarn. Each skein of this super bulky yarn is 48 yards/ 125 grams.
- Yarn A: 3 skeins; approximately 141 yards required.
- Yarn B: 2 skeins; approximately 90 yards required.

2 skeins of Purl Soho’s Tussock, 60% super fine kid mohair and 40% silk
- Yarn C: 1 skein; approximately 230 yards required.
- Yarn D: 1 skein; approximately 230 yards required.

We’ve chosen two pretty palettes but the possibilities are endless! (NOTE: Some colors are no longer available)

SUGAR PLUM (above left):

Yarn A: Gentle Giant in White Peppercorn
Yarn B: Gentle Giant in Calico Pink
Yarn C: Tussock in Pink Joy
Yarn D: Tussock in Squash Blossom

WINTERGREEN (above right):

Yarn A: Gentle Giant in White Peppercorn
Yarn B: Gentle Giant in Mint Ice
Yarn C: Tussock in Lightning Yellow
Yarn D: Tussock in Yellow Mimosa

You will also need…

US 17 (12 mm) straight or circular needles

Gauge

10 stitches and 9½ rows = 4 inches in 1×1 rib, holding Yarns C, D, and either A or B together

Size

Finished Dimensions: 8½ inches wide x 68 inches long

Notes

While you knit this scarf, you will hold three strands of yarn together: a strand of both Yarns C and D, plus one strand of either Yarn A or B. Just pull each strand from its ball… Simple!

Pattern

Holding Yarns A, C, and D together, cast on 22 stitches. We used a basic Long Tail Cast On.

Row 1: Slip 1 purlwise with yarn in front, *k1, p1, repeat from * to last stitch, k1.

Repeat Row 1 until piece measures approximately 41 inches from cast-on edge.

Cut Yarn A.

Join Yarn B and holding it with Yarns C and D, repeat Row 1 until piece measures 68 inches from cast-on edge.

Still with Yarns B, C, and D, loosely bind off in stitch pattern. Here’s how…

Bind Off Row: Knit 2, pass stitch over, *p1, pass stitch over, k1, pass stitch over, repeat from * to end of row.

Weave in the ends and lightly steam if desired.

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LEARN ABOUT GENTLE GIANT + ALL OUR BEAUTIFUL YARNS

You can’t get more gentle or more giant than Gentle Giant! A single ply of 100% merino wool, Gentle Giant has a loose and lofty spin that puts the fiber’s softness up front and also keeps this jumbo-weight yarn from weighing you down. You knit Gentle Giant up on mega US 17 or 19 (12-15 mm) knitting needles, making it a very smart choice for last-minute gifts that don’t sacrifice a lick of beauty!

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