Introducing the Skye Scarf Set which is your new favorite knit accessories! The set includes an ear warmer and scarf, perfect for chilly weather. With easy-to-follow video tutorials and a simple stitch pattern, it’s quick to knit because the yarn is held double-stranded. Once completed, this soft, cozy set will become your new favorite cold-weather accessory.
Looking for a beginner knit piece that you can make quickly?
The Skye Scarf Set is the perfect fast beginner knit pattern! Plus, it comes with two full video tutorials and several picture aids!
Taking less than a day to make it, this beginner knit pattern is perfect for keeping you warm all season long!
This knit scarf and ear warmer set is beginner friendly and flies off the knitting needles with how fast it works up! The yarn is held double stranded, so it works up very quickly.
Plus, the yarn being held double stranded makes for an almost gradient-like color transition with one strand being one color and one strand being another for the color block transitions.
Made with simple stitches, this easy knit scarf is the perfect cold weather accessory for the season.
Made using Lion Brand Wool-Ease Aire yarn, this scarf set is extremely soft and warm!
DESCRIPTION
The Skye Scarf set includes a large, warm scarf and a twisted ear warmer.
The headband is worked flat and then seamed together to create the twist.
Three sizes are included in the ear warmer dependent on your head circumference.
It is the perfect knit ear warmer to keep you warm during the cold winter months.
The scarf uses three different colors and gradually transitions colors with different color blocks.
With the yarn held double stranded, the first color block uses two of the same strands of color, the next color block uses one strand of the first color and one strand of the new color, the third color block uses two strands of the same new color, etc.
It makes a gradual, gradient-like color transition that is really fun to choose colors for!
Simple stitches are used for the pattern, so it is a relaxing, enjoyable make.
And did you know that I made a sister CROCHET pattern to this knit pattern? You can check it out HERE.
YARN
The Skye Scarf Set is made using Wool-Ease Aire yarn by Lion Brand Yarn.
I used the color “Ice”, “Lilac”, and “Cotton Candy”.
I think these 3 colors are so beautiful, and I love how they look together! I’m curious to see how other colors would look paired with the two pinks. I think the next scarf I make I will try white as the third color!
Wool-Ease yarn always falls in my top 5 favorite yarns.
I was so excited when this new Wool-Ease Aire yarn was released.
Wool-Ease Aire is 74% acrylic, 13% wool, and 13% polyester with 218 yards/100 grams, which is a lot of yardage for a weight 6 yarn!
I did a full YouTube video tutorial of Wool-Ease Aire yarn, so check it out HERE if you want more pros and cons and to see more colors.
I used 3 skeins of Wool-Ease Aire yarn for about 180 yards, 175 yards, and 125 yards.
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DIFFICULTY
The Skye Scarf Set is considered a beginner+ knit pattern.
The reason why it is considered a beginner+ pattern is because it can be hard to see your stitches sometimes using Wool-Ease Aire yarn. You will need to use your thumb and finger to feel for the stitches.
Don’t be initimidated by this, though! Because you cannot see the stitches easily, you also cannot see the stitches easily so it hides mistakes also.
The Seed Stitch is used through the majority of the pattern, which is alternating between purl 1 and knit 1.
It creates a nice texture and lays flat well.
The Skye Scarf Set comes with two video tutorials: one for the Skye Ear Warmer (see video HERE) + one for the Skye Scarf (see video below).
So go ahead and cozy up with a blanket while watching the tutorial.
Need ideas of what blanket to cozy up with? Here are some blanket ideas to make! And most of them are free patterns on my blog.
So let’s begin!
MATERIALS
- Lion Brand Yarn Wool-Ease Aire, weight 6 yarn (74% acrylic/13% wool/13% polyester, 218 yds/100 g)
- 55 yds for Ear Warmer and 125 yds for Scarf Ice (A)
- 175 yds for Scarf Lilac (B)
- 125 yds for Scarf Cotton Candy (C)
- US 11/8 mm knitting needles
- Scissors
- Tapestry Needle
- Row Counter (optional)
GAUGE
13 rows in seed st = 4″
TERMINOLOGY
- A – Color A
- B – Color B
- BO – bind off
- C – Color C
- CO – cast on
- k – knit
- p – purl
- RS – right side
- rep – repeat
- st(s) – stitch(es)
NOTES
- Ear warmer pattern is written for 3 adult sizes: S (M, L). Highlight your size throughout the pattern for less confusion.
- Model is wearing size large ear warmer.
- The ear warmer and scarf are made with the yarn held double stranded.
- The ear warmer is worked back and forth in rows, folded, and seamed to create the front twist.
- Scarf is worked in rows and the double strand colors are switched to create the gradual color changes.
- Watch full video tutorial of Ear Warmer here – https://youtu.be/MvzI4-enZyA
- Watch full video tutorial of Scarf here – https://youtu.be/MvzI4-enZyA
SPECIAL STITCHES
Seed Stitch – *k1, p1, rep from * across
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It is also a Lion Brand Yarn kit!
you can get the kit HERE!
PATTERN
Ear Warmer
Using the long tail CO and A held double, CO 7 sts
Row 1 (RS): seed st to last st, k1 (7 sts)
Row 2: seed st to last st, k1
Rows 3-61 (64, 67): seed st to last st, k1
BO as st presents, leaving a 12” tail to sew the ear warmer together.
FINISHING
- Fold the ear warmer in half lengthwise.
2. Place together so they are sandwiched.
3. Sew through 4 thicknesses using a tapestry needles. Be careful not to break the yarn.
4. Flip RS out.
Secure and weave in all ends.
SCARF
Using the long tail CO and A held double, CO 17 sts
Row 1 (RS): seed st to last st, k1 (17 sts)
Row 2 (WS): seed st to last st, k1
Rows 3-56: seed st to last st, k1
Switch one strand to B,
Rows 57-84: seed st to last st, k1
Switch both strands to B,
Rows 85-140: seed st to last st, k1
Switch one strand to C,
Rows 141-168: seed st to last st, k1
Switch both strands to C,
Rows 169-224: seed st to last st, k1
BO as stitch presents.
Secure and weave in all ends.
FRINGE
- Cut 17 strands of A, 34 strands of B, and 17 strands of C.
- Working on beginning edge, take 1 strand of A and B each, and fold in half.
- Insert strands into first st on CO creating a loop.
4. Take yarn ends and insert through loop and pull tight.
5. Rep Steps 2-4 across for 17 strands of fringe.
Rep Steps 2-5 on BO edge with 1 strand of B and C each.
Trim fringe to same length.
And that’s how you make the Skye Scarf Set!
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ABOUT THE DESIGNER
Cozy Nooks Designs
Rachel Alford from Cozy Nooks Designs was on the PBS TV show Knit and Crochet Now! season 13. She also designs for Lion Brand Yarn, has been in several crochet/knit magazines, and freelances by filming videos for Annie’s online episodes. Be sure to check out her YouTube Channel for tips, tricks, & tutorials!
