Sofie Scarf Anyone try making it?
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I've made it. Simple pattern, easy to knit. I think maybe the hardest thing for a new knitter would be the ICord edging, (if you have never done it before), but follow the instructions or check YouTube. For me the hardest thing was keeping track of the number of rows, so I hung a stitch marker on the increase/decrease row.
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Looks good for Florida, here we'd need it about triple the size especially today with the cold temps and wind howling.
I've done it several times in different yarns. One of the yarns was a cotton/linen blend and it came out wonderful. I am not sure how straight linen or hemp would be in the beginning but of course it would soften over time with many washes. Wool, alpaca, and cashmere, blends were the best.
Put "I cord knitting" in the search area once you pull up Youtube. There are a lot of videos.
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I think Joyceagnes recently posted some links to YouTube videos about the Sophie scarf.
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Here's one version
Sophie Scarf pattern by PetiteKnit
The Sophie Scarf is worked back and forth in one piece, from tip to tip in garter stitch with built-in i-cord edges. The smaller size Sophie Scarf reaches around the neck once, while the larger size can wrap around the neck twice.
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you can make them any length. Many people here have made them. I make one similar as I don't have the Sophie pattern, just my own version.
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Try this beginner kal for a very similar, free pattern with comments from participants:
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The Simple Thing pattern by Melina Brell
It is not a scarf, it is not a shawl, it is just a simple little knitted thing in-between that can be easily knitted from one to infinite skeins of yarn.
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I bought this pattern when first released. I have knit a bunch of them with every yarn imaginable. Great use for those single skeins. Makes a beautiful gift, quick and easy and fun to knit.
These scarves are amazingly warm. Acts like a dickey in blocking the wind from your neck.
My husband claimed the first 2 I knitted. They look good on him.
There have been a lot of copycat patterns released since Sophia was first released, both free and paid. It is obvious it is pattern infringement on the designer's idea. I don't think that is fair. The original designer should be given their due as I did by paying for the pattern.
These scarves are amazingly warm. Acts like a dickey in blocking the wind from your neck.
My husband claimed the first 2 I knitted. They look good on him.
There have been a lot of copycat patterns released since Sophia was first released, both free and paid. It is obvious it is pattern infringement on the designer's idea. I don't think that is fair. The original designer should be given their due as I did by paying for the pattern.
I generally agree that designers should be compensated for their efforts, but I have knit several scarves like this, minus the I-cord edge, because it really isn't a pattern. The technique of knit every row, increasing to middle, then decreasing is basic knitting. Using a specific edging is also basic knitting. I haven't purchased or seen the pattern. Is there something new or different to learn or follow in it? There may be but I don't see it. Curious.
I say I generally agree because I have seen occasional patterns for a plain garter stitch scarf that is copyrighted with a notice that you can't sell the scarf. Only the photo and words can be copyrighted, not the technique of garter stitch.
I generally agree that designers should be compensated for their efforts, but I have knit several scarves like this, minus the I-cord edge, because it really isn't a pattern. The technique of knit every row, increasing to middle, then decreasing is basic knitting. Using a specific edging is also basic knitting. I haven't purchased or seen the pattern. Is there something new or different to learn or follow in it? There may be but I don't see it. Curious.
I say I generally agree because I have seen occasional patterns for a plain garter stitch scarf that is copyrighted with a notice that you can't sell the scarf. Only the photo and words can be copyrighted, not the technique of garter stitch.
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I read some of the comments (or project notes? I don’t remember.) on the Sophie pattern page, and found the video posted. I made a sample: Ravelry: JessicaJean's I-cord selvedge sample
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Thanks for this link, Jessica Jean. I must admit I don't share the fascination with the Sophie scarf - and it sure is hot right now! (There's 49 pages of scarves finished in 2023!!!)
I found this video for a very interesting start for i-cord edges on a shawl. I've tried it, and am very impressed with the result.
She also has a video for bind off. I haven't tried this one, but ... (she knows about the title problems)
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Usually, I can’t stand demonstrators’ endless chattering. This one, I can’t hear! I thought it was the volume on my device, but other people’s videos play normally. I’ll watch later, with earphones.
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It is more like a necktie! Cute though
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