10 Sophie Scarf Alternatives | Aussie Knitting Podcast Ep. 4
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- Hi, I’m Nadine (she/her) of @YourKnittingBestie In this video, I chat about 10 alternatives to the Sophie Scarf, for those who are still loving the mini scarf trend but craving something a little bit new and different.
I have been OBSESSED with the Sophie Scarf recently, even though I can never seem to style it to my satisfaction. I somehow remain optimistic that I'll figure out how to wear them (and must therefore have one in every colour). I think it's a great process knit, an amazing gift knit, and so handy to work through your scraps.
Here's a link to my Ravelry bundle for these scarves, which I'll keep updated as I see more! I have actually already found a new one since I filmed this video.
ravel.me/UrKnittingBestie/ssa
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CHAPTERS
0:00 Intro & my criteria
6:33 The Simple Thing
8:45 Solo Scarf
11:19 Scarf No. 4
13:35 Alex Scarf
16:41 Grab & Go Scarf
17:39 Minou Scarf
22:14 Barbara Shawl
23:54 Chain Scarf
25:40 Scarflette
26:43 Distance Scarf
28:16 Choosing the pattern I'll make
31:00 Outro
All reference photos are © from each designer, except where noted below.
THINGS MENTIONED IN THIS VIDEO
Please let me know if you would like any more information about anything I’ve talked about :) All prices are current as at the date of this video and are in AUD unless otherwise noted.
Yarn - Cardiff Cashmere - Can't remember anything because I bought it on my first trip to Europe / the UK and was blind with excitement!
Pattern - Sophie Scarf by PetiteKnit ($6.96)
ravel.me/sophie-scarf-2
Yarn - Life in the Long Grass Moon Sock in Rain - $46 bought from The Little Yarn Store
www.thelittleyarnstore.com/pr...
Pattern - The Simple Thing by Melina Brell (FREE)
ravel.me/the-simple-thing
Pattern - Solo Scarf by Caidree ($10.34)
ravel.me/solo-scarf
Pattern - Scarf No. 4 by My Favourite Things Knitwear ($5.87)
ravel.me/scarf-no-4-2
Pattern - Sweater No. 28 by My Favourite Things Knitwear ($7.32)
ravel.me/sweater-no-28
Pattern - Alex Scarf by Pernille Larsen ($10.45 AUD) - 3 sizes
ravel.me/alex-scarf-3
Pattern - Grab & Go Scarf by SweaterFreak ($9.54) - 2 sizes
ravel.me/grab--go-scarf
Pattern - Minou Scarf by Luisa Rehkopf ($8.59) - 3 sizes (Headband, scarf and shawl)
ravel.me/minou-scarf
Pattern - Minou Tee by Luisa Rehkopf ($9.48)
ravel.me/minou-top
Pattern - Barbara Shawl by Gregoria Fibers ($12.24) - 2 sizes (bandana and shawl)
ravel.me/barbara-shawl-4
Photo of mid-size project from MarleneLeinie's ravelry project page - gorgeous!
www.ravelry.com/projects/marl...
Pattern - Chain Scarf by Knitharina ($7.50) - 1 size
www.knitharina.at/product-pag...
Pattern - Scarflette by Letesknits ($11.24) - 1 size
ravel.me/scarflette-3
Pattern - Distance Scarf by Olga Putano Designs ($13.50) - 2 sizes
ravel.me/distance-scarf
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Don’t forget to add An Italian Summer Scarf (free) by An Italian Knitter. It’s such a pretty scarf.
A wonderful suggestion, thank you! I have added it to my bundle. It looks gorgeous.
I was going to mention an Italian summer scarf, it's a free one.
I have also made several Sophie scarfs and also the Italian Summer Scarf which I enjoyed more because I didn’t have to worry about counting rows- using the eyelet row to measure.
Thank you for curating a show of scarves! Such a nice variety ❤️
Greetings from Olympia, Washington. I watch a lot of knitting content while I knit. And I must say yours is wonderful. You get down to business quickly and I don’t find myself fast forwarding through endless, boring chatter to get to the knitting content. I’ve made 6 Sophie scarfs most for gifts. Thanks for these ideas on similar scarfs. I love wearing scarfs and am going to get a couple of these patterns for something different. Thanks for this….well done!
Thank you for your lovely comment - I was so excited to see that my video had reached someone in Washington (wow)! The Sophie scarf really is a terrific gift knit - I'm sure the recipients of your gifts were over the moon. I'm so glad you liked some of these patterns. The videos where I talk about my current projects might have a bit more chatting in them but I will always try to keep these 'topic' videos nice and concise. Have a great day!
Power of Three by Twinset and Purl. Designed to use 1 skein and 3 variations - garter, lace or textured.
Great recommendation and I have added to my bundle. Love the inclusion of three stitch patterns and absolutely beside myself about each scarf being named after the witches from Charmed. So fun!
You might be interested also in An Italian Summer Scarf (by An Italian Knitter) which is a simple pattern (and free!) with a clean edge and the option of modifying the size. I appreciate the roundup you have here, and I think I will try The Simple Thing soon.
An Italian Summer Scarf is stunning and ticks all of my boxes - I wish I had discovered it earlier so I could have included it in this video! Thank you for the recommendation. I hope you enjoy The Simple Thing.
Great vlog, well the Sophie scarf is a definite hit, not wishing to be all of my 50 years of knitting, but as they say, they all come around again, and indeed this is one of them. I literally have dozens of these little skinny scarves, I find them along with socks the ideal handbag project for those unexpected delays. Long before scarves were an accessory, they were a must wear for warmth, (UK), and a greta left over yarn to use up. I think it is wonderful that younger or new to knitting are re-making these small, perfect and highly achievable projects. Great information, thank you for taking time to share.
Thank you so much for leaving a comment for me, it's great to have your insight! You're so right - little scarves are perfect to shove in your handbag. It sounds like you have a marvellous collection of them. Sometimes I wish I was in a colder climate like you, so that I could pile on the knits! But I'm sure once the cold really settled in, I would be missing our hot weather. I'll have to stick with just wearing my knits in my air conditioned office at work ;) Thank you again for dropping by.
I know what you mean about the Sophie scarf. I've just finished my third one in about two weeks. Someone recommended the Workday scarf. It is a free pattern on Ravelry and I think it is just really pretty. I plan to use an icord on the straight side. I plan to start it tonight.
This is the first time I have seen your podcast. You have a wonderful presence and presentation. You are so well prepared which I really appreciate and your content in this video caught my attention immediately. I will be watching all your podcasts and have already sent this one to friends. Excellent work! And I’m sure it is a lot of work!
Thank you so much for the lovely comment - reading it has made my day. The work in making a podcast is well worth it to connect with kind people like you!
The Soul Sister scarf by Sari Nordlund is also a lovely small to medium size scarf. Thanks for a lovely video.
A stunning pattern - thank you for passing on the tip! I've added it to my bundle.
Great alternatives! Please have a look at the Nova or the Vigga Scarf of Rikke Ørum. They are beautiful! Right know I´m knitting the Vigga Shawl and it is so fun! Mindless after 3 pattern repeats.🧶💗
I've just had a look - SUCH a stunning pattern. I love it! And I'm very excited to hear the word 'mindless' ;) This one might be in my future...
I had never heard of the sophie scarf but I really like the look. I've knit something similar though a Drops pattern called "notions of spring" which is knit in moss stitch with a picot edge, they have some more patterns for these small shawls (for free) just look for garnstudio by drops yarn. I added two tassels at the ends because I felt it was missing a little something 😁
Notions of Spring is a gorgeous pattern - how great that the Garnstudio patterns are free as well. I'm sure the tassels were the perfect finishing touch 😁
Hi from the uk. The algorithm sent you my way and I loved this video. X
Hello! I'm glad the algorithm has introduced us. :) xx
I'm so glad to have found your channel! It is so hard to be a knitter in HOT climates and to be obsessed with things that are hard to style or just plain impractical where we live. I am in Texas and knitting a great sweater or cozy scarf here is ridiculous. Last summer my city had 80 days with 100F-degree heat, 40 days with temperatures of 105F degrees or higher. It's also very humid here and some days just walking out of the house is like stepping into a sauna. I see knitters in Canada, the UK, and northern states in the US making such lovely cozy sweaters and fluffy cardigans and know those won't work for me. I'm about to knit my first sweater and it's a Tee pattern I'll use sport weight cotton/linen blend to knit.
I found The Simple Thing and loved knitting it. I will be making more of them for gifts. I may just fiddle with stitches to change up the pattern.
Great roundup! The big takeaway from Scarf no. 4 for me was the distitch edge technique, very nice looking - and simple!
Just found your channel :) You have such a gentle way about you. Please do not worry that you feel you are being to forward in your knitting thoughts personally I have actually refused to buy the Sofia scarf or shawl because I can tell it is something I can easily figure out myself if I ever wanted to. But I also struggle with petite knit patterns in general because I feel that she does take one basic shape or design, tweak 1 thing and then re-release it as a new pattern. I have many of her patterns and have knit a good number of her baby patterns but I have determined not to knit her patterns anymore due to the above as well as I struggle with her pattern writing style. The novel type of pattern writing just confuses me I need a sort of check of box system, simple directions line by line so I can glance at my pattern and run with it. I know I am in the minority and I am ok with that but it is hard to voice your opinion these days, even when you say it gently, without fear of backlash or cancel culture.
Hi, I'm a new subscriber from the chilly UK. I would definitely get plenty of use wearing any of the beautiful scarves you have shown us. I am now going to start watching your podcasts from the beginning. Thank you so much. ❤
I totally agree with the way she retweaks, then lists as a new pattern, I think the fact she did with with the scarf and wrap is shocking!!! Just money orientated, look at Rebecca Clow for example of decency!
Thank you so much for this comment. It made me feel much better and more confident to voice my opinions in my videos. 🩷 I have to admit, I was a little bit worried that I would get some backlash - I even reached out to a trusted knitting family member from overseas to get her thoughts on it before I posted! Thanks again for watching and for your kind comment.
@@francescaquinn4129 Rebecca is SO generous with the different variations she has in many of her patterns!
@@valeriemoorcroft6838 I'm so pleased you took some value from this video and I hope you enjoy the others!! 🩷🩷
So glad you popped up on my You Tube today - it is so nice to watch a podcast which is in the same hemisphere as me. I am from Pretoria South Africa and have similar weather to you except my winter is a little colder !!! I am also obsessed with the Sophie scarf and am about the 3rd knit my third one 😊
Hello! Your climate sounds absolutely perfect. Just enough cold enough to get some very good use out of your knits in winter. Enjoy your third Sophie scarf!! Let me know if you have any styling tips :D
Hi, nice to see a fellow Aussie doing a knitting podcast! I’ve done a few Sophies and given them all away…so I want to do one similar for myself. There were a couple on your list I hadn’t seen, so thanks for sharing! Also, you have a very gentle, soothing voice which was nice to listen to 😊
Thank you for the lovely comment! I think we can never have too many Aussie podcasts :D
Hello from the USA. I’m glad your channel popped up in my algorithm. Your knits are lovely.
Hello! Thank you so much for coming by - and how incredible to find knitters from all over.
Loved this roundup!!
Just knitting a second 'été chic' which has a lovely lace edge. I only knitted 50 repeats for the lace to keep the length shorter and I can wear it as a headband.
Oooo yes I've just looked this one up and the lace is lovely!
The Minou scarf is so pretty! I am usually a bit fussy when it comes to what scarves I like, but this is just gorgeous! I love both the scarf size and the headband size, and also I think it’s a great skill extender. I have done Fisherman rib before and it’s not too hard, but never cables in it.
It really is stunning, isn't it. I'm pleased to hear you found Fishermans rib to be okay - I hope I have the same experience when I cast on! Thank you for commenting :)
Wonderful to have such an articulate and intelligent summary. Thank you.
Fantastic! Thanks for these suggestions. I knitted the Sophie scarf twice (one with i-ribbing on the edge which looked fantastic) and one without. I'd like to knit more of these as they're great gifts to make for others... now I have some more patterns to consider. Thank you!
Lovely to have found your podcast. Have now watched all of them 😊. As I am in South Australia, in 38 degree heat at the moment, I am enjoying the challenge of sock knitting too. My goal this year is also to learn Brioche.
38 degrees!!! My goodness. I hope it has cooled down a smidge for you. It'll be great to tackle brioche and socks together this year! 😊
thanks for the recommendations! i must admit i've never made a sophie scarf because i think i would also find it hard to style, but as it's such a small project maybe i should just jump in and make one and try to style it once i actually have it rather than in my head. if it doesn't work out i can always gift it. my mum sometimes wears those square silk scarves tied around her neck so i think she might like one, so i'll pick a colour that we both like so she can wear it if i end up not liking it on myself.
Thanks for watching!! 🩷 It’s such a quick little project, I totally agree it might be worth just casting on. If you figure out the trick on how to style it please let me know 😂 I found that the slightly longer ones I made were a bit easier to style for some reason - maybe it gives you a bit more to work with when tying it up? Perhaps your mum can give us a masterclass on how she wears her silk scarves, for some inspo 😆
Hi from Sunny California, the algorithm sent you my way and glad it did - clear, concise, and approachable. I have knitted three Sophie Scarfs as gifts and appreciate these alternatives. I may try the Solo Scarf.
I appreciate your kind words and am so happy to have found another 'hot weather knitter'! Thank you for your comment and, if you try the Solo Scarf, I hope you enjoy it.
Hello from Seattle, Washington! TH-cam just recommended your channel. Can’t wait to see more from you!
I really enjoyed your podcast ! I also love to knit and so to find others that share the passion for knitting is always a nice discovery.
I haven’t made a Sophie scarf yet but l am interested to look at the other patterns you mentioned in your podcast …Thankyou for taking time to put this podcast out for everyone to enjoy !
Hi! Just found you and love your podcast. I’ve made 4 of The Simple Thing scarves. I increased until I wanted to and decreased when I wanted to using a single skein of yarn. It turned out whatever size I had for the yarn. I have loved all of them!
They're so addictive aren't they! I think we will all have drawers and drawers full of them before long. Thank you for watching and taking the time to leave a comment :)
@@YourKnittingBestie YES!! I’ve kept 2 and given 2 away! And I will 100% make more, but you’ve inspired me to try a more textured scarf! And since I live in the northeast USA, I’ve got plenty of cold scarf weather! Have a great day and can’t wait til your next episode!!
So glad that this video was "recommended by TH-cam" - thoroughly enjoyed it. Will go back and watch your other episodes. The Quintet Shawlette by Amber O'Brien has a similar shape, I used it (with one colour) because I fell in love with the neat edged that I saw on the project pages. Knit it twice ..... first time in garter stitch, 2nd time in garter stitch alternating with ribbing. Both were incredibly satisfying knits. I'll knit it again for sure. It was fun to see that quite a few of the patterns you mentioned were already in my favourites. My Little Lace Scarf by Lisa Hannes looks good as well, I purchased that one and got side tracked with Amber's pattern.
Thank you for watching and for your marvellous comment. Both the Quintet Shawlette and the My Little Scarf patterns are just so beautiful. You have wonderful taste!
I am not a fan of the Sophie scarf so this was wonderful to see more ideas to try
Another scarf with similar features is Riptide135 by Jennifer Shiels Toland, which contains both a scarf and shawl patterns. Btw, I liked your podcast.
The Riptide135 is a beauty!! Thank you for the great recommendation. I've got it in my bundle now :)
I’m glad you included the Scarflette, it’s a lovely design and I do enjoyed knitting it. Thank you for lots of new ideas.
It really does look beautiful - I'm sure you will love yours! Thanks for coming by :)
Lovely podcast. I usually make my Sophie scarves a few rows longer in the middle. Look forward to your next podcast.
Very nice podcast. Thanks for all the options!
Your videos are wonderful! They’re informative and great to watch. So professional! I will keep watching and recommend. 💕
Glad I found you. Love you are a fellow Aussie and your podcast.
I'm so glad to have you here! 🩷
I just want to say how much I liked this video! I just found you on TH-cam. You're so calm and kind and clear. I'm definitely going to look into some of these Sophie alternatives. Regards from Christel in the Netherlands ❤
I also love the Sophie scarf, and I enjoyed how you presented each of these structurally similar patterns. It was a great introduction to some designers that I wasn't familiar with. I'm excited about trying out a few! I am also pleased that you added the Estuary pattern by Tin Can Knits to your Ravelry bundle. It is such a beautiful piece. Tin Can Knits consistently produce sensible patterns, and Estuary is one that is within reach of an adventurous/advanced beginner. Thank you for your very helpful and interesting content :)
I just found your podcast and really enjoyed it. Thanks so much for all the great pattern ideas. I did subscribe and will look forward to your next podcast. All the best to you.
This was such a great round up, thank you for sharing these patterns. I purchased a few skeins of yarn last year specifically for the Sophie scarf and am yet to cast one on and now I have more options! 💗
Thank you! I don’t think you’ll regret casting one on, these mini scarfs are a great palate cleanser project to knock over quickly in between bigger projects 🩷 and I remain optimistic that I’ll figure out how to wear them soon 😂😂
TH-cam suggested your podcast and I'm so glad it did. I'm in the UK where scarves are a must, so your suggestions have been perfect. I'll now go back to your previous episodes and catch up. Thank you.😊
Wonderful! I felt the first hint of a chill in the morning air this morning, so I'm hopeful that I might be able to whip out a couple scarves as well. Thank you so much for your comment and I hope you enjoy my other videos!
Lovely video, Thankyou for all the scarf pattern suggestions. 🦘👏
Thank you for this round-up. Useful! :)
Just found your podcast. I’m so excited that you live in warm weather as I do Texas. It’s often very hot and humid and I am hoping that you will have ideas to knit sweaters that you can wear and warm weather.🎉
I think I too will be making a Minou scarf. I have knit brioche, and absolutely love the stitch! Thank you for all the inspiration and break down, it definitely made my decision making easier!
Wonderful, I hope you enjoy the Minou scarf! I can't wait to get started on mine. I'm excited to give brioche a crack, especially after hearing that you love it. Thanks for watching 🩷
Love your podcast❤ 😊
Just found this. Thanks! I want to try knitting a Sophie scarf in a linen for the summer. What do you guys think?😊
Wonderful idea!
A definite YES 😊
Let us know if you find a soft linen you like feeling up against your throat. It can be so scratchy! I just bought some Seashell by Hobbii and it's a soft blend of cotton, viscose, and linen. I'm looking forward to buying more. I just ordered one skein to feel it and will definitely be ordering more!
I love your scarf round up! I want to try them all ❤❤❤
Terrific podcast! You provided lots of information in a concise but lighthearted manner! I’ve shared your channel with my knitting group and look forward to more episodes! ❤
That is so lovely of you, thank you for sharing my video and for the kind feedback. I look forward to chatting with you in the comments of future videos 😁🩷
Enjoyed your style, attention to detail, smile and content. I’ve knit the Sophie scarf for a gift and will use your list to make myself a scarf now. Great job!
Thank you so much!! 🩷🩷🩷
Thank you for the round up and your comments on each of them. I am a first time viewer and I will be back. Kathleen in Wisconsin USA
Hi Kathleen, lovely to meet you! How great to connect with knitters all over the world. See you next time :)
Great podcast, so interesting - thank you
Thanks a lot for this video! It's exactly what I was looking for!
I am also somewhat obsessed with the Sophie scarf. I can add a few to your list. Wavelength. Laulu. Coral reef. Mara.
Gorgeous suggestions, thank you!
I really enjoyed watching this today. I am a Sophie scarf fan and have several of them.
Thank you for taking the time to let me know you enjoyed the video 🩷
Helloooo!!! Thank you for this beautiful video! You have such a lovely presence, and I loved "spending" time with you! I have just finished a Sophie scarf, and they are rather addictive. 😅 Have a lovely day! ❤
Thank you so much for the lovely comment. I love having you here as well! 🩷🩷
Hi!!!!!❤really enjoyed ur podcast and chat sbout the sophie scarf!!i have made 5 now!!!!all different yarns and weights!!!love the pattern!!!!the one on my needles now is bigger snd just made it my own!!!!more decreases and wider etc!!!!enjoyed all the different styles!!!thsnks so much
Elaine ⛄ in Canada ❤🏠
Hi Elaine and welcome!! It sounds like you are a Sophie Scarf expert 😁🩷
I’m so glad you popped up in my search for knitting podcast. Very much enjoyed your content and am so glad to subscribe ❤
Thank you for subscribing!! I'm so happy to have you here 🩷
Thank you for your great recommendations. My favourite is Scarf No 4. Going to add it to my ravelry favourites now! This is the first time I’ve come across you on TH-cam and I really enjoyed your video. Hello from a cold and wet UK! 🌷
Hello and thank you for the comment! Sending you some warmth from Aus (we can definitely spare some :P)
I loved your podcast, watching from Canada, great job! 🤗🤗 I love making scarves, thank you for the great list of new ones to try!
Hello and welcome!! I'm glad you enjoyed the video 🩷
I have made the Alex scarf in Drops Air and I adjusted the length based on the 2 balls of yarn that I had. It’s lovely to wear on a cold day.
Hello from sunny Sydney! It’s always fabulous to find a new knitting bestie 😆 Thank you for introducing me to the Minou! I’ll definitely be casting on that scarf this year too - looks perfect for a beautiful skein I’ve had lying around in my stash for far too long now.
Hello and welcome!! 🩷🩷
Really helpful, informative and interesting. Thank you 😊
Thanks for taking the time to pass along the lovely feedback 🩷🩷
Enjoyed your video. I have made 3 Sophie scarves and like the idea of varying the stitch pattern. Great ideas, I liked Scarf #4 and the Chain scarf. Your voice tone is soothing. Looking forward to more videos 😊
Thank you so much! 🩷
I am planning on starting The Journey Scarf by Tif Neilan. Thank you for such an informative podcast.
A beautiful choice! Thank you for watching and for your comment. 😊
Very much enjoyed all these scarf versions you shared. I have knit 3 Sophies myself and have plans to do a few more. I may choose one of the other lovely scarves instead. Thank you!
You're so welcome - thanks for taking the time to leave a comment for me 😊
Wow! I’m reading some other comments stating this TH-cam popped up on their feed, mine too. I’m so glad! My favorite scarf is the Coral Reef. It’s a midsized one, mock cables. Long, narrow triangular scarf, perfect for my Pacific Northwest home.
I can't tell you how amazing it is to hear that you were glad to see my video. The Coral Reef scarf is gorgeous! 😊
My first of your podcasts. Enjoyed your rundown. Would love if you noted the yarn weights that the patterns all for.
I really like your video. You are so calm that I found it very relaxing to watch. I have knit a lot of things just to try out different techniques. I hope you give brioche a try!
Thank you for the lovely feedback 🩷 I absolutely will give it a go - some people seem to really love it! My curiosity is well and truly piqued.
Just found you! Sometimes the algorithms send us a gem! Lovely review!!
just found you and I think this a great video and will certainly break the internet. great job, I want to knit them all. from NJ, USA
Wouldn't that be wonderful! Thank you for the lovely comment and it's so cool to see that my video reached you in New Jersey 🩷
I just found your podcast channel and really enjoyed it! I live in Istanbul, Turkey where the weather is only rarely cold enough for a scarf or shawl, like you mention about Brisbane. I just bought the pattern for the minou scarf and hope to give the pattern a try on the weekend. Thanks for a fun podcast to watch while knitting.
The best thing about making these videos is finding other 'hot weather' knitters! I hope you enjoy the Minou - I can't wait to cast mine on :D
I visited this channel today for the first time because it was recommended in another knitting podcast and I'm so glad I did. Thank you for this awesome presentation, this was such a joy to watch and you have definitely inspired me to pick the Minou Scarf as my next project. It's so gorgeous! I will make a light fingering weight version of it though. Also, since you are from Australia and in a mild climate as you mentioned I guess that I perhaps could find some inspiration for lighter garments here every now and then. I live in Europe and everyone over here is knitting warm garments for a big chunk of the year and those make up the content of podcasts as well. But I'm constantly hot and two warm sweaters are all I ever need so I yearn for people who are more into light sweaters, tees, tops or slipovers. Anyway, you have a new , happy subscriber from Germany.
I'm definitely your gal for some lighter projects! How exciting to have another person doing the minou scarf as well :) Thank you so much for subscribing and I hope you enjoy my videos 🩷
Hi from Sydney, you just popped up on my TH-cam feed, good podcast.
half fisherman's rib is EASY! Give it a try. Much easier than brioche.
greetings from the netherlands!! i really love yore podcast,and i have surely subscribed.
good luck and until the next time😍😍😍
I just saw your podcast and love your style. I’m definitely subscribing 😊
Thank you so much for subscribing!! 🩷
I wanna learn brioche this year too! The cabled half fisherman's rib is lovely
Woohoo! We can learn it together this year :D
Thank you for the roundup on the Sophie Scarf alternatives, my favourites list on Ravelry has a few more patterns now. Love the Scarflette (I love lace designs as well as cable design) I haven't seen that one before. I can add a design, is a bit on the longer side, but can be modified to be smaller, is the Estuary by Tin Can Knits. I loved making that one. Thank you for another entertaining episode, looking forward to the next one
I’ve just added Estuary to my Ravelry bundle, what a beautiful pattern! And I really do have a soft spot for Tin Can Knits, I just love their designs. Thank you for the recommendation 😁 I agree the Scarflette is absolutely beautiful!
I love the Riptide scarf
I live in Canberra and it definitely gets cold enough in winter to wear a Sophie Scarf. I’ve made two, and enjoyed the simplicity and speed of making them - plus I paired them with amazingly soft yarn, so it was a delight to knit. CadyJax Knits Podcast had some awesome suggestions on how to style them. I enjoy wearing one as a headband - it keeps my ears warm in the cold weather, but I don’t overheat like I would with a beanie.
Oh yes, Canberra weather would be perfect for some little scarves! Thank you for the suggestion - I will need to check out CadyJax Knits ASAP. I had never thought to wear one as a headband but I could absolutely see that working well!
I have just submitted subscribed to your Chanel because you mentioned alternatives to the Sophie Scarf. Thank you for the lovely podcast. I am from Cape Town, South Africa ❤❤😊
Hello and welcome!! 🩷
Very much enjoyed this podcast. Watched your channel for the first time. I have purchased the Minou scarf - I had testknit for this designer a different pattern and the half-fisherman rib is not difficult at all. Will be watching for the finished product…may cast on myself soon…
That's wonderful to hear, thank you for the lovely feedback. Did you test knit another of the 'Minou' patterers? They're so beautiful. I'm glad to hear the half fisherman's rib shouldn't be too difficult!
I love the vintage look of a keyhole scarf. 'Scalene' ticks all the boxes for me.
Wow, the Scalene scarf is beautiful. What a clever construction. I've added it to my bundle. Thank you for the suggestion!
Three out of four seasons I find myself wearing a scarf, shawl, caplet... well you get the idea 😂. I love the idea of these thin but long enough to wrap close scarves. Lots of good choices thank you.
I absolutely get the idea and I love the idea 😂 I wish our weather allowed for scarves most of the time! Thank you for coming by 🩷
Very interesting 👍
There’s also the Pippin Scarf by the Knit Purl Girl which is really pretty.
Yes, of course! A beautiful suggestion.
Hi Nadine! I really enjoy your vlog. I have a well paying job (which, I assume, so does a lawyer in Brisbane... ;) ) so I often buy patterns from indie designers even if I don't make the project. I am stoked to help them.
I think you should commit to more than ONE gift knit! Do the Minou *and* the other one you like. I haven't made a Sophie but, yeah, the internet is a little crazy with the Sophie. That makes me, Miss Mary Quite Contrary, want to do something OTHER than a Sophie, so this episode was really timely. I'm still not sure which one I'll do (though last week I was looking at the Grab & Go pattern and one other whose name I can't remember.
I'm knitting Hermione socks as I "watched" your podcast, so I'll have to go back and study your 10 scarves more carefully. (I did see your textual disclaimer about not buying reverse-engineer-able patterns, and I can see that point, but still...) Are you familiar with the really amazing creator, Handmade By Caroline? She lives in Perth, so she's not particularly close to Brisbane (I'm impressed that I know that without looking at a map. lol), but she is a master creator. She sews and knits *all* of her clothing and even makes her shoes. Check her out! handmadebycarolyn.com.au/. I also really like Almost Knitting, who is a vlogger in Australia. She's a high school math teacher, and I can't remember where she is, exactly, but it might be Sydney.
Hello! So generous of you to support indie designers as much as you do. I'm sure it's very appreciated by you. I have to admit I had a bit of a Miss Mary Quite Contrary response to the Sophie Scarf at first as well! It took me a while to get around to trying it! I'll definitely look up the two creators you mentioned. Thanks for your comment (and apologies for the TRAGICALLY late response from me 😂)
Thanks for the Inspiration! Greetings from Germany
Hellooo! I'm an Aussie living in Austin, TX. Another hot location - although we have weird freezing temperatures occasionally in winter. I loved your podcast. I really enjoyed that you mulled over your options at the end and then picked your future project. I'd like to knit a sophie scarf for my sister but I'm not sure if it would be too itchy around the neck. Maybe in a superwash...
Hello! How are you liking Austin as compared to Aus? The freezing temps would be fantastic (occasionally) for a knitter! Thank you for your lovely comment - I wondered if I should have picked my pattern out ahead of time but I was hoping it would come to me as I spoke :P I can vouch for a super wash - I made a couple using Fyberspates Vivacious 4ply and they came out lovely and soft - no problems with itching.
I have some bottle green yarn to knit the distance scarf, and I'm very excited to start on it!
It would look so stunning in that colour!! I hope you enjoy 🩷
I've just cast on my 2nd Mill Hollow scarf by Emily Clawson of @saltcityknits. It's beautiful and so fun to knit. Also easy to style. I've also bought the trio pattern called Power of Three by Joanna Herriott. Also for a fun worsted option Cabled Shawlette
by Laura Singewald
Happy Knitting!
All three of these look like wonderful patterns, thanks for mentioning them!
New sub, great topic and I'm another huge fan of light blue 😊 ❤
Thank you for subscribing!! Very happy to have another blue fan here 🩷😁
Love how you have your scarf styled. Did you wrap front to back to front and then tuck the each end from the top down? Maybe you can demonstrate in a future video. Thank you ❤
I can absolutely do that for you! I put it on in the same way that you would if you were going to tie a knot at the front - but instead of tying a knot, I tuck both ends behind the band and cross them over 🩷
Interesting alternative to consider : reversible cables !
There’s also Riptide 1-3-5 by Jennifer Shiels Tolland .
Half-fisherman's rib became tv knitting for me pretty quickly the first time I did it, so I have a feeling it will become that for you too!!!!
This is very encouraging to hear, thank you!! 🩷
Subscribed! Enjoy your "hang out" vibe. Warm weather here in So Cal too, much of the year anyway. We're rather soggy (we love it and need it) at the moment. Cotton/merino still is more like wool than cotton to my hand (KFO). Cotton/linen blend might be nice with a little stretch (nylon?). Great videos, Nadine!
Hello and welcome! Thank you so much for subscribing. I'm excited to hear that KFO cotton / merino handles more like wool - I can't wait to try it. 🩷