Pocket Scarf by Purl Soho

Pocket Scarf

Knitting
December 2023
Aran (8 wpi) ?
17 stitches and 32 rows = 4 inches
in garter stitch
US 9 - 5.5 mm
394 - 617 yards (360 - 564 m)
Small (Large)
English
This pattern is available for free.

MATERIALS

3 (5) skeins of Purl Soho’s Plenty, 100% extra fine merino. Each skein is approximately 139 yards/100 grams.

  • Color A: 1 (2) skein(s); approximately 139 (200) total yards required. We used Plumeria Pink for one scarf and Sapphire Blue for the other.
  • Color B: 2 (3) skeins; approximately 255 (417) total yards required. We used Bright Tomato with Plumeria Pink and Hazelnut Brown with Sapphire Blue.

You will also need…

NOTE: We used the entire skein of Color A for our Small scarf, so if you want to be sure you have enough, consider ordering an extra skein. If you don’t end up needing it, you can return unwound yarn for a refund within 30 days of purchase, or within 6 months, for store credit. Our Return Policy has all the details!

Here are some more color combos, for inspiration!

  • Golden Green + Peony Pink; Night Blue + Lilac Quartz
  • Blue Jeans + Rose Hip; Laurel Leaf + Fresh Pickle
  • Reed Gray + Heirloom White; Gray Pearl + Mint Blue

GAUGE
17 stitches and 32 rows (16 ridges) = 4 inches in garter stitch

SIZES
Small (Large)

  • Finished Dimensions: 6 (8) inches wide x 63 (80) inches long, with instructions to modify (see Note)
  • Pocket Depth: 6½ (9) inches

NOTE
ADJUSTING SCARF LENGTH
Want to adjust the length of your scarf? See below for an easy guide, keeping in mind that a longer scarf will require more Color B, and a shorter scarf may require less!

For pockets that hit around the natural waist, knit with Color B until the piece measures approximately the same height as the intended wearer from the cast-on edge. Our Small scarf is 63 inches long and is worn by a 5’2” (62-inch) person.

For pockets that hit at or below the hips, knit with Color B until the piece measures 13-15 inches longer than the height of the intended wearer from cast-on edge. Our Large scarf is 80 inches long and is worn by a 5’7” (67-inch) model.

Designed by Purl Soho designer, Hiromi Glover. Click here to see even more of Hiromi’s work!