LAUFEY SCARF

The Laufey Scarf is a delicate yet versatile scarf featuring an elegant leaf pattern inspired by organic Nordic forms. This knitting pattern combines refined texture with timeless simplicity, resulting in a lightweight accessory that feels both modern and enduring.

The reversible stitch pattern looks beautiful on both sides, allowing the scarf to be styled freely and worn in multiple ways. Depending on the chosen size, the scarf can be wrapped once around the neck and tied at the back, or wrapped twice for a softer layered look.

Designed to adapt easily to different yarns and gauges, the Laufey Scarf can become airy and delicate in lighter yarns or softer and more substantial in heavier qualities. The clean silhouette and understated lace texture make it a versatile accessory suited for everyday wear across seasons.

The project is both meditative and engaging to knit, with a rhythmic leaf motif that gradually unfolds across the fabric.

Construction

The scarf is worked flat following a charted leaf pattern. The design is fully reversible and can easily be adjusted in size by continuing the pattern repeat.

Sizes

Although the dimensions and amount of yarn are given as a reference, the scarf can be worked to a size of your liking, just continue working in pattern until you reach your desired size. Two sizes are included in the pattern: 

• Smaller: 28*66 cm / 11 x 25½”
• Larger: 58*115 cm / 22¾ x 45¼”

The smaller scarf wraps once around the neck with the center facing forward and the ends tied at the back. The larger scarf wraps twice and can be tied at the front.

Gauge (for reference)

Approximately 18 sts. in stockinette = 10 cm / 4”

Needles 

5 mm / US size 8 long circular needles - or size needed to obtain the desired fabric and gauge.

Yarn 

The blue scarf is knitted using two strands of CaMaRose Midnatssol (25 g = 200 m / 218 yd), colour Jeansblå. Approximately 1 skein is required.

The beige scarf is knitted using two strands of Gepard Cashmere Me (25 g = 175 m / 191 yd), colour 142. Approximately 3 skeins are required.

The scarf can also be worked in alternative yarn weights and fibers depending on the desired look and feel. Natural fibers are recommended.

Difficulty level

Intermediate / 2–3 out of 5.

The pattern includes yarn overs, centered double decreases, and purling three stitches together. Both charts and additional guidance are included.

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