For a few years now, I have seen a whole lotta people knitting Sophie Scarves . . . and I couldn’t really understand the appeal. I mean . . . what’s the draw about a tiny little scarf like that after all? I decided Not For Me and passed that fad by.
Until I saw one on someone recently . . .
and it made me say, Hey . . .
It looked rather . . . chic.
Sort of relaxed and casual and . . . just thrown on. In that casual, fashionable (yet homespun) way.
I got to thinking about . . . maybe trying one for myself.
So I cast on.
And now . . . I get it.
I knit my Sophie Scarf in about a week, and I’ve worn it every day since I finished it. Every. Day. It’s easy to put on. And comfortable to wear. It keeps my neck warm without the bulk of a cowl or a scarf. It stays put without frequent adjusting. And it looks a bit . . . chic. (Maybe. If you squint just right.)
Plus . . . it wraps right up into a croissant/sushi roll/burrito-like shape that is oh-so-charming for knitting photo shots, y’know?
I think the trick here is the yarn. It needs to be drape-y (by that I mean easy to tie and not bulky-feeling). And it needs to be soft and cozy (by that I mean not itchy). And I think it helps if it feels (or looks) a little . . . luxurious (even if it’s not actually luxurious).
How about you? Have you knit a Sophie Scarf? I’d love to hear about your experience if you have.
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For more details and a lot more photos (including a profile shot that made me gasp – and, honestly, cringe a little – because I look just like my grandmother in it. . . ), you can click here for my Field Notes. I also posted this project on Ravely (but, sorry . . . you won’t see my looking-like-my-grandmother photo there).
I’m in! I always have a cold neck in the winter, so I wear a lot of turtlenecks which are either too loose or too tight for warmth and/or comfort. This looks like a very good solution. And, you are right, I have passed it by thinking that it looked rather “dinky”. BTW Kym, it does look rather chic on you! I hope it looks that good on me, but it may not since I have chicken neck. 😉
Your Sophie is the perfect match of yarn and pattern. I knit one, gave it away, and knit two Sophie shawls which are in my winter neckwear rotation along with Hitchhikers. Yours looks lovely rolled up and very chic while you’re wearing it. Time to knit another one (or more) so you have more than one to wear every day!
Yes! I knit a Sophie scarf with a very nice on-sale yarn and it looks lovely. But unfortunately I didn’t plan properly and it is at least two inches shorter than it should be to tie properly so I never wear it. Of course, I Could unravel half the scarf and add in those extra inches…but I probably won’t. Maybe another one in a different color is in my future. Yours does look really chic! Worth the time and effort.
P.S. You see these tiny scarves everywhere. There is a bright green one on a woman in a tech-type commercial that really steals the limelight. But I think everyone can make it their own.
No Sophie scarf, but I just finished a Sophie hood with some Christmas gift yarn. It came with a balaclava pattern as a sort of MKAL. So the hood seemed in the spirit of the gift without ending up with a balaclava. I haven’t done any photos yet, because I haven’t quite figured out how to wear it (or what with). Yours is wonderful! VERY wearable.
I couldn’t figure out why the entire knitting world was a-flutter about the Sophie Scarf. Until now. I had the perfect single skein of Madtosh dk and thought why not? It was an easy to pick up and put down project. We’ve had a mild winter so far (if you don’t count the wind!) and it has quickly become my current scarf of choice. And BTW, you look lovely in yours!
Several friends have been knitting them as they fit so nicely, and feel so all winter in any situation. They look very chic in a French (oolala) kind of way. So fun, Kym!
I haven’t knit one yet, but I’m tempted! Especially with the cold, damp weather we’ve been having. I think it really is a great use for a single skein of some special luxury yarn. I’m not usually one to jump on a bandwagon, but we’ll see!
I have not knit one of these scarves but it does look fabulous on you! I always shy away from things that go around my neck because it messes with my hair (when it’s longer, anyway) but this look like it might not be a problem. You look great!
I’ve never heard of it but now of course I want one.
That looks great, and it’s the perfect color — you could wear that with just about anything!
I’m knitting a Sophi-esque scarf but it has a cable design & it’s SUPER narrow & I also fear that the yarn I’m using will be itchy. I’m going to finish it because the recipient (it’s a gift) wears turtlenecks at lot in winter, so hopefully it’ll get some wear.
I haven’t knit one as I thought they were too small. They may be perfect though for just the right special skein laying around.
Oh my gosh, Kym! I love that you have Rita Yarn in your stash!! (I do so love dear Rita!!) I do believe I have some of that same bamboo blend in my stash… hmmm, there might be a Sophie Scarf in the coming days! (and you do looks so marvelously chic!!)
Your Sophie Scarf looks just right on you, very chic and stylish. I’m glad you enjoyed it. I’ve knit two Sophie Shawls and have enjoyed knitting and wearing them. That little extra width in the middle makes for nice warmth.
A friend of mine knit one a year or so ago, and I loved hers. She had to make it a bit bigger since she has a big neck. I guess I do too, because most neck wraps don’t work on me. But seeing hers, and hearing how she made it work, I bought some yarn to make one. I hope it ends up looking as nice as yours!