Sophie Scarf Knit Kit
Sophie Scarf Knit Kit
Knit PetiteKnit’s beautifully simple Sophie Scarf in soft, lightweight Sesia Alaska 8ply. Worked from tip to tip in garter stitch with neat built-in i-cord edges, this is an approachable project for newer knitters and a satisfying quick knit for more experienced makers.
Why You’ll Love This Knit Kit
- Simple one-piece construction with no sewing up.
- Two useful sizes: a shorter scarf that wraps once and a longer scarf that wraps twice.
- 200 metres of Italian-made Sesia Alaska are supplied for either size.
- Choose a kit with or without the required circular needle.
About the Pattern
The Sophie Scarf is worked flat, back and forth in one piece from tip to tip. Increases shape the first half and decreases mirror them through the second half. The garter-stitch fabric is finished as you knit with built-in i-cord edges.
Skill Level
Beginner. You should already be comfortable with knit stitches. This is a useful next project for practising knit-front-and-back increases, slip-knit-pass decreases and slipped i-cord edge stitches.
Finished Measurements
| Size | Length from tip to tip | Width at centre | How it wears |
|---|---|---|---|
| Small | Approx. 80 cm | Approx. 11 cm | Wraps once around the neck |
| Large | Approx. 102 cm | Approx. 13 cm | Can wrap twice around the neck |
Yarn Included
The Wild & Woolly kit supplies 200 metres of Sesia Alaska 8ply. Work with one strand throughout. The supplied metreage is sufficient for either pattern size.
| Pattern size | Sesia Alaska supplied |
|---|---|
| Small | 200 metres |
| Large | 200 metres |
How This Differs from the Original Pattern Yarn
The PetiteKnit pattern lists several cashmere yarn options. The single-strand options require approximately 90–92 metres for the small scarf and 126–129 metres for the large scarf. Compatible Cashmere by Knitting for Olive is used with two strands held together and requires approximately 187 (262) metres in total. This kit substitutes Sesia Alaska and is worked with one strand.
Sesia Alaska has a different fibre blend and yarn-label row gauge from the original cashmere options. Make, wash and dry a tension square before starting, and change needle size if required to match the pattern tension.
About Sesia Alaska
- Fibre: 48% alpaca, 31% wool, 14% polyamide and 7% cashmere
- Weight: 8ply
- Metreage: 200 metres per 50 g ball
- Origin: Italy
- Care: Hand wash gently and reshape flat to dry
Tension
22 stitches and 42 rows = 10 cm in garter stitch on 3.5 mm needles, measured after washing and drying.
Needles and Notions
- 3.5 mm, 60 cm circular needle
- Sewing or tapestry needle
- Stitch markers
Select a With Needles variant if you would like the 3.5 mm circular needle included. The Without Needles variants do not include knitting needles.
Your Kit Includes
- Sesia Alaska 8ply in your chosen colour — 200 metres
- One printed PetiteKnit Sophie Scarf pattern
- Sewing needle and stitch markers
- 3.5 mm, 60 cm circular needle only when a With Needles variant is selected
Before You Cast On
Choose your scarf size, then swatch with one strand of Sesia Alaska. Both stitch and row tension affect the finished dimensions, so use the needle size that gives the required 22 stitches and 42 rows per 10 cm rather than relying only on the yarn-label recommendation.
Care and useful reading
Hand wash gently and dry flat, following the yarn label. Our knitting tension guide explains how to check a washed swatch.
Frequently asked questions
Can I make either size from this kit?
Yes. The kit supplies 200 metres of Sesia Alaska, enough for one small or one large scarf. Follow the instructions for your chosen size.
Do I hold two strands together?
No. This kit uses one strand of Sesia Alaska throughout. The pattern’s two-strand cashmere option does not apply to this kit.
Is the scarf knitted in the round?
No. It is worked back and forth on a circular needle, from one tip to the other, with no seam.
Are needles included?
The With Needles option includes a 3.5 mm circular needle with a 60 cm cord. Without Needles excludes it. A sewing needle and stitch markers are included in both options.
What is the difference between the sizes?
The small scarf is approximately 80 × 11 cm and wraps once around the neck; the large is approximately 102 × 13 cm and can wrap twice.
More projects with i-cord edges
Try the Sophie Hood Knit Kit for a larger shaped accessory, or browse our scarf, shawl and cowl kits.