Three-Yarn Scarf For Giving: Free Scarf Knitting Pattern

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Three-Yarn Scarf For Giving

Knitting may seem like a set-in-stone kind of thing: this many stitches, this number of rows, a knit here, a purl there. Not so! Knitting is full of creative choices and off-piste opportunities. One of our favorite maverick decisions is to create your own yarn simply by combining yarns that already exist!

Our Three-Yarn Scarf For Giving is a wonderful plunge into yarn-making. It uses our Super Soft Merino as a plump and very soft base, then adds a strand of mohair-wool-silk Brume for a nice and fluffy touch, and finally, also includes Tussock, a fine mohair-silk blend that hits a grace note with its pop of color.

Altogether, they’re a whole new animal! We love how the three yarns each contribute a splash of color and texture, combining into a deep, swirling pool. Watching the fabric come to life as you knit is interesting and surprising, but most importantly, fun, too!

In a 1×1 rib, our Three-Yarn Scarf For Giving is a breeze to knit up and a real joy to give. Whip it up for someone who might appreciate it or give them the yarn they need to enjoy making it themselves! They’ll just need a Three-Yarn Scarf Gift Bundle, which comes in nine beautiful palettes and includes a postcard with a link to this page, plus a canvas Purl Soho tote… Perfect!

Yarn lovers, if you adore the yarn used in this project, you’ll love exploring all of our other yarn collections! Discover over 55 thoughtfully designed yarns in nearly every natural fiber and in every spectacular color you can imagine. Only available here at Purl Soho’s online yarn store, where every skein is created with care and your creativity in mind!

UPDATE: MATCHING HAT

December 11, 2021

Our Three-Yarn Hat For Giving is the perfect snuggly, pom-pom-topped companion to our Three-Yarn Scarf. Check out our free pattern here and pick up a Three-Yarn Hat Bundle here! (NOTE: We no longer the Three-Yarn Hat Bundle.)

Pattern designed and written by Purl Soho founder and co-owner, Joelle Hoverson.

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Materials

Our Three-Yarn Scarf Gift Bundle includes… (NOTE: We no longer offer the Three-Yarn Scarf Bundle.)

Yarn A: 3 skeins of Purl Soho’s Super Soft Merino, 100% merino wool. Each skein is 87 yards/ 100 grams; approximately 240 yards required.
Yarn B: 1 skein of Purl Soho’s Tussock, 60% super fine kid mohair and 40% silk. Each skein is 328 yards/ 25 grams; approximately 200 yards required.
Yarn C: 1 skein of Purl Soho’s Brume, 58% mohair, 25% wool, and 17% silk. Each skein is 273 yards/ 50 grams; approximately 215 yards required.
A postcard with a link to this free pattern
A Purl Soho canvas tote bag

You’ll also need…

US 15 (10 mm) straight or 24-inch circular needles

Choose from nine beautiful color combos (NOTE: some palettes are no longer available)…

COCOON

Yarn A: Super Soft Merino in Heirloom White; Yarn B: Tussock in Cloud Blue; Yarn C: Brume in Silver Needle

COQUINA

Yarn A: Super Soft Merino in Ballet Pink; Yarn B: Tussock in Tea Rose; Yarn C: Brume in Pink Fog

GUAVA

Yarn A: Super Soft Merino in Peachy Pink; Yarn B: Tussock in Pink Joy; Yarn C: Brume in Bright Thistle

THISTLE

Yarn A: Super Soft Merino in Crocus Bud; Yarn B: Tussock in Bright Thistle; Yarn C: Brume in Alpine Phlox

PANSY

Yarn A: Super Soft Merino in Wild Violet; Yarn B: Tussock in Blue Black; Yarn C: Brume in Amethyst Purple

LAPIS

Yarn A: Super Soft Merino in Cobalt Blue; Yarn B: Tussock in Lapis Lazuli; Yarn C: Brume in Electric Lapis

TWILIGHT

Yarn A: Super Soft Merino in Sapphire Blue; Yarn B: Tussock in Cerulean Sea; Yarn C: Brume in Blue Fjord

CANOPY

Yarn A: Super Soft Merino in Reef Green; Yarn B: Tussock in Balsam Green; Yarn C: Brume in Cypress Green

ECLIPSE

Yarn A: Super Soft Merino in Soft Black; Yarn B: Tussock in Blue Black; Yarn C: Brume in Blue Black

Gauge

13½ stitches = 4 inches in 1×1 rib, unblocked

Approximately 11½ stitches = 4 inches, blocked

Size

Unblocked Dimensions: Approximately 6½ x 72 inches

Blocked Dimensions: Approximately 7 x 70 inches

Notes

Hold Yarns Together

Throughout this pattern, you will hold one strand of each yarn together. Don’t worry about them lining up or getting tangled. As long as you catch every yarn in every stitch, it’ll all work out!

Knit Loosely

Try to avoid pulling your stitches tight. You’ll want to knit this scarf nice and loosely so the yarn is fluffy and soft!

Stitch Multiple

This pattern works over any even number of stitches.

Pattern

Holding one strand of Yarns A, B, and C together (see Notes), loosely cast on 22 stitches. We used a basic Long Tail Cast On.

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

Repeat Row 1 until scarf measures almost 72 inches from cast-on edge.

Bind off in 1×1 rib pattern.

Weave in ends and lightly steam or spray with water to block. (Gentle hand washing is fine, when necessary, but once dry, you may want to steam it to fluff the mohair back up.)

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

LEARN ABOUT SUPER SOFT MERINO + ALL OUR BEAUTIFUL YARNS

The best reason to use Super Soft Merino for this project is because it is the dreamiest, cuddliest, toastiest yarn you can imagine! A single ply of 100% merino wool, Super Soft Merino has a nice, loose spin that shows off the softness of its fiber and keeps it nice and lightweight. Its gauge ranges from a chunky/bulky-weight to super bulky-weight (2.75-3.25 stitches per inch), making it a great choice for quick (and beautiful!) hand-knit gifts. And more… Super Soft Merino comes in 30 amazing colors, too!

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