Gift List Scarf by Purl Soho

Gift List Scarf

Knitting
November 2026
DK (11 wpi) ?
25 stitches and 36 rows = 4 inches
in Stitch Pattern
US 5 - 3.75 mm
235 - 340 yards (215 - 311 m)
Short (Long)
English
This pattern is available for free.

MATERIALS

  • 2 skeins of Purl Soho’s Nigh DK, 100% cashmere yarn. Each skein of this light worsted/ DK-weight yarn is 199 yards/ 55 grams; approximately 235 (340) total yards required. We used the colors Toasted Chestnut and Ocean Storm.
  • US 5 (3.75 mm), straight needles OR circular knitting needles

NOTE: 3 skeins will make 2 scarves in the Short length!

GAUGE
25 stitches and 36 rows = 4 inches in stitch pattern

NOTE: To work a gauge swatch, we recommend casting on 32 stitches, working the Body section of the pattern for a few inches, and blocking the piece without cutting your yarn so you can reuse it!

SIZES

Short (Long)

Finished Dimensions: 4¾ inches wide x 45 (62) inches long

SAMPLES: The Toasted Chestnut scarf is the Short size, and the Ocean Storm scarf is the Long size.

Pattern designed and written by Purl Soho designer, Gaby Bush.