Thoughts of You: Reversible Winter Scarf and Wrap Knitting Pattern for Worsted Yarn
The Thoughts of You scarf knitting pattern features a 10-row repeat knit and purl stitch pattern that creates a reversible geometric design.
This scarf is easy to knit! After a few inches of knitting you may find you don’t need to refer to the written directions… making this a great on-the-go project!
Thoughts of You scarf knitting pattern includes instructions for four sizes: 7” wide scarf, 9” wide scarf, 11” wide scarf and a 17” wide wrap.
Thoughts of You scarf knitting pattern by Fifty Four Ten Studio. Click here to buy the PDF pattern!
INSPIRATION FOR THE PATTERN NAME:
The name for this scarf is inspired by the warm feelings that come from showing someone that we are thinking of them. Whether it’s just an ordinary day, a time filled with challenges or the happiest of times… anyone is comforted by the message that someone cares and has thoughts of you.
It’s easy to show you are thinking of someone with a thoughtful text message, a caring card sent in the mail or a cheerful phone call. When taking the time to knit a scarf or shawl for someone else… there are thoughts of you in every stitch.
Thoughts of You scarf is easy to knit with worsted #4 weight yarn. I used Malabrigo Rios yarn in the ‘Fresco y Seco’ colorway. Click here to buy the PDF pattern!
I use two skeins of Malabrigo Rios in the ‘Fresco y Seco’ colorway to make the 7” Narrow Scarf. (Of the 420 yards in the two skeins, there were approximately 25 - 30 yards leftover.)
The reversible stitch pattern makes the scarf attractive on both sides so it’s easy to wear. I’m thrilled with how this scarf turned out!
Here’s a look at both sides of this reversible scarf design…
Thoughts of You reversible scarf knitting pattern for worsted weight yarn. This scarf is easy to knit with only knit and purl stitches. Click here to buy the PDF pattern!
INSTRUCTIONS FOR FOUR SIZES:
Approximate sizes using worsted #4 weight yarn, after blocking...
Narrow Scarf: 7” wide x 67” long
Medium Scarf: 9” wide x 70” long
Wide Scarf: 11” wide x 65.5” long
Wrap / Shawl: 17” wide x 70” long
Any of the sizes may be made longer by adding pattern repeats. Each pattern repeat adds about 1.5” to the length of the project.
Finished size may vary depending on yarn weight and gauge used.
WORSTED #4 WEIGHT YARN:
The stitch pattern will look attractive with a solid color yarn or gently variegated hand dyed yarns.
The yardage of worsted #4 weight yarn needed for each size:
Narrow Scarf: 400 - 420 yards
Medium Scarf: 520 - 540 yards
Wide Scarf: 610 - 630 yards
Wrap / Shawl: 1000 - 1050 yards
This pattern will work well with many worsted yarns. I used Malabrigo Rios in the ‘Fresco y Seco’ colorway. Each skein of Malabrigo Rios has 210 yards. Shop for Malabrigo Rios at: Local Yarn Shops | Jimmy Beans Wool
Be sure to buy additional yarn if you plan to add length to your project. Pattern includes estimates for additional yardage needed to make each size longer.
Finished size and amount of yarn needed may vary depending on yarn choice and gauge.
GAUGE:
Pattern stitch with US size 8 needles: approximately 18 stitches & 27 rows = 4”
Instructions for testing gauge included in the pattern.
Exact gauge is not essential. However, this stitch pattern will look best with fairly tight stitches. Select the needle size that gives the best appearance for your yarn and knitting tension.
Keep in mind that a significantly different gauge may require more yarn.
KNITTING NEEDLES:
I used US size 8 knitting needles.
Choose the needle size that gives the best appearance with your yarn and your knitting tension. This design will look best with fairly tight stitches.
EASY KNITTING PATTERN:
This pattern is easy to knit for a confident knitter.
The 10-row repeat pattern uses only knit and purl stitches.
You will need to know how to cast on stitches, knit and purl confidently, read a row by row knitting pattern, bind off stitches and weave in ends.
WHERE TO BUY THE “THOUGHTS OF YOU” SCARF KNITTING PATTERN:
On this website: Click here to buy the PDF pattern!
BLOCKING HIGHLY RECOMMENDED:
For best appearance, blocking of finished knitting is highly recommended. Click here to see my blog post with tips on blocking.
Superwash yarns such as Malabrigo Rios can stretch a lot when wet. When blocking the project… use the stitch gauge as a guide when arranging the knitting and resist the temptation to stretch out the knitting.
If your project starts to shrink and scallop at the edges as it dries (as shown in the photo below) remove the pins and allow the knitting to relax on the blocking mats. Most likely, the yarn will relax and the knitting will shrink back to a more desirable appearance. If it doesn’t… soak the knitting in water again and repeat the blocking process.
This is a sign that the knitting has been stretched too much on the blocking mats! When my Get in Touch scarf was drying on the blocking mats, the knitting started shrinking and pulling away from the blocking pins. I removed the pins and left the scarf on the blocking mats. Soon, the edges relaxed and were no longer wavy.
The goal with blocking is to make the stitch pattern look more distinctive without stretching the project too much.
A couple years ago, I purchased a boxed set of Hephaestus Crafts blocking mats that includes nine 12” white mats with grid lines, blocking pins and a tape measure. The grid lines are very helpful for arranging the knitting so the edges are straight.
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As the year comes to a close I’m reflecting on happy memories from this year including: celebrating ten years of designing knitting patterns, knitting a temperature blanket, publishing an easy-to-knit blanket pattern, spending lots of time with family and friends, and reading some good books including Remarkably Bright Creatures by Shelby Van Pelt (Bookshop.org, Amazon) and Tomorrow, and Tomorrow and Tomorrow by Gabrielle Zevin (Bookshop.org, Amazon).
Now, I’m looking ahead to 2024 and making a list of knitting projects to start… after I wrap up a few projects that are in progress!
Wishing you a joyful and peaceful new year that includes lots of time for knitting!
