Hi all!
This post includes everything you need to know about the Sigma Scarf, a retro-inspired knit scarf featuring a garter stitch border and multi-colored shapes throughout the fabric knit using the intarsia colorwork technique!
Before we begin, here are some quick links for you:
- Find the PDF version on Ravelry here, on Etsy here, and on my website here.
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About
The 90’s-inspired Sigma Scarf is a worsted weight scarf knit in stockinette with a garter stitch border and a variety of solid shapes floating throughout the fabric. This piece uses the intarsia method of changing colors; a way to work clean color changes without carrying floats in the back of your work. The number of chart repeats is included, although charts can be worked as many times as desired for any scarf length. Fringe or tassels can be added to both short ends to further personalize your scarf.
This pattern is fully charted and also includes full, row-by-row written instructions.
Materials
Yarn: Worsted—Lion Brand Vanna’s Choice in 4 colors: Linen (MC), Taupe (C1), Fisherman (C2), and Black (C3)
- 100% Acrylic
- 170 yds (156 m) per 3.5-oz (100-g) skein
- Find this yarn on lionbrand.com or visit yarnsub.com to find similar substitutes
Yardage:
- MC: 4 skeins or 680 yds (622 m)
- C1: 1 skein or 50 yds (46 m)
- C2: 1 skein or 50 yds (46 m)
- C3: 1 skein or 50 yds (46 m)
Note that different colorways of this yarn have varying yardage. Check the yardage on the label to be sure you will have enough yarn from the same dye lot before beginning.
Needles: Size U.S. 10 (6 mm) or size needed to obtain gauge
Notions: Tapestry needle, 2 stitch markers
Finished Measurements
Scarf measures approximately 13.75” (35 cm) wide and 66.75” (170 cm) long.
Pattern Notes
Skill Level: Beginner
Color Charts: A few minor changes have been made to the charts on page 5 and 6 that may not be reflected in the sample shown. This is just to better space out each shape.
- The accompanying written instructions are included on page 7 and 8.
Intarsia: This pattern uses the intarsia method of changing colors. Begin each new color with a new ball of yarn and twist yarns on WS of work to prevent holes or gaps between colors. Drop the old color and continue knitting with the new color, only cutting a color when the shape using that color is complete, leaving a long enough tail to weave in afterwards.
- For rows that include multiple sections of MC separated by another color, you can wind some MC onto smaller bobbins, or you can choose to work MC from two separate skeins. In these situations, the sample shown was simply worked from multiple skeins, then fastened off when necessary to avoid wasting any yarn.
- See this video for help with intarsia.
Yarn Substitutions
The yarn used in my sample is made of 100% Acrylic. Substitute Vanna’s Choice with any similar worsted weight, category #4 yarn. Most fibers should work out fine in this pattern.
Other yarns that will work well in this pattern:
Lion Brand Yarns:
- Basic Stitch Anti-Pilling
- Basic Stitch Premium
- Chainette
- Fishermen’s Wool
- Heartland
- Jeans
- Pound of Love
- Schitt’s Creek
- Wool-Ease
- See more here
WeCrochet Yarns:
- Brava Worsted
- Chroma Worsted
- Muse Hand Painted
- Preciosa Tonal
- Shine Worsted
- Swish Worsted
- Woodland Tweed
- Wool of the Andes Superwash
- Wool of the Andes Tweed
- Wool of the Andes Worsted
#SigmaScarf
I hope you loved this scarf pattern and I can’t wait to see the colors you choose for yourself! If you end up making one, please tag me on Instagram @knitsnknotswpg and use the hashtag #SigmaScarf because I’d love to see it! If you’d like your finished scarf to be featured here in this blog post, email me your photos @ knitsnknotswpg@gmail.com and I’ll add them in here 🙂
To shop this Sigma Scarf knitting pattern, find it on Ravelry, Etsy, or my website!
Shop the Lion Brand Knit Kit here (comes with yarn + free pattern).
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Janine
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