Sofluff by Joanna Ignatius

Sofluff

Knitting
October 2026
Lace ?
22 stitches and 28 rows = 4 inches
in With lace weight yarn after blocking
US 5 - 3.75 mm
US 7 - 4.5 mm
328 - 547 yards (300 - 500 m)
Short and long, size easily customised
English
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Sofluff is a diamond shaped scarf knitted sideways back and forth in one piece, from tip to tip in stockinette stitch with built-in I-cord edges.

The yarns specified in this pattern can be substituted with other yarns of a similar meterage/yardage. The scarf can also be customised to your preferred length by working more or fewer increase and decrease rows. Keep in mind that changing the length will affect the amount of yarn needed.

You can also adjust the suggested needle size to achieve a fabric that you like. Keep in mind that changing the needle size will affect the finished dimensions of the scarf. This pattern is designed for fluffy, lofty yarns, so if you choose a smoother, less lofty yarn, the resulting fabric may be looser and the gauge larger than what is typically expected for the specified yarn weight. Consider adjusting your needle size accordingly.

To make the most of your yarn and minimise leftovers, weigh your yarn before starting and again once you have completed the increase section. Set aside at least the same amount of yarn used for the increase section (preferably a little extra) to ensure you have enough to work the decrease section.

Short version

Lace weight yarn: 2 skeins of Lana Grossa Soffio (60 % Merino, 30 % Cotton, 10 % Cashmere, 215 m / 235 yds per 25 g). The sample shawl was knitted with colourway 3 Red.
Size: 35 cm / 13.75 inches wide, 160 cm / 58.25 inches long

Sport weight yarn: 2 skeins of Fyberspates Cumulus (74 % Baby Suri Alpaca, 26 % Mulberry Silk, 150 m / 164 yds per 25 g). The sample shawl was knitted with colourway 902 Rust.
Size: 40 cm / 16 inches wide, 160 cm / 58.25 inches long

Long version

Lace weight yarn: 3 skeins of Concept by Katia Atenea (42 % Merino, 40 %, Cotton 18 % Cashmere, 175 m / 191 yds per 25 g). The sample shawl was knitted with colourway 89 Oyster White.
Size: 42.5 cm / 16.75 inches wide, 208 cm / 82 inches long

Fingering weight yarn: 3 skeins of Cardiff Cashmere Brushlight (82 % Cashmere, 18 % Silk, 138 m / 151 yds per 25 g). The sample scarf was knitted with colourway 110 Black.
Size: 48 cm / 19 inches wide, 200 cm / 78.75 inches long

Sport weight yarn: 4 skeins of Mode at Rowan Alpaca Cotton (57 % Alpaca, 43 % Cotton, 120 m / 131 yds per 25 g). The sample scarf was knitted with colourway 13 Light Grey.
Size: 48 cm / 19 inches wide, 200 cm / 78.75 inches long

Needles and notions

Lace weight yarn: 3.75 mm / US 5 (80 cm/ 32 inches or longer) circular needle or size to obtain gauge

Fingering and sport weight yarns: 4.5 mm / US 7 (80 cm/ 32 inches or longer) circular needle or size to obtain gauge

2 markers, darning needle

Gauge

Lace weight yarn:
22 sts x 28 rows = 10x10 cm/ 4x4 inches stockinette stitch after blocking

Fingering and sport weight yarn:
16 sts x 24 rows = 10x10 cm/ 4x4 inches stockinette stitch after blocking