In my 15 years as a professional knitter I’m not sure I’ve ever seen a more popular pattern than Petite Knit’s Sophie Scarf.
I’ve encountered many people wearing it, even here in Estonia.
Heck I knit my own version earlier this year just to see what all the fuss is about.
And it’s easy to see why it’s so popular.
It’s a very easy project to knit.
But if you like the idea of a neck scarf and don’t want to follow the crowd, here are a few alternative patterns you might enjoy.
Elise Scarf by Paula Strickt
Why we love it: This scarflette keeps some of the feel of the Sophie scarf while incorporating some simple lace details in the center.
Falling Leaves Scarf by Iris Hardege
Why we love it: This pattern has a more organic feel, using lace leaf motifs to create flowing curves.
Duet Scarf by Heidi May
Why we love it: The texture in this scarf uses a broken rib pattern that gives it a nice sense of weight.
Barb’s Koigu Ruffle by Kit Hutchin
Why we love it: If you want a neck scarf with some wow factor this one looks more complicated than it really is.
Runo Scarf by Eva Miehe
Why we love it: This has a similar classy vibe to the Sohpie but uses classic ribbing for another level of sophistication.
Conclusion
So there you have it!
Those are some of our favorite neck scarf patterns.
But what do you think?
Have you knit any of these projects before?
What are you favorite similar projects?