I brought out this scarf today to keep warm in the newly frigid temperatures around here. I forgot how much I like it! So I thought I would share the pattern with you. I actually made a few of these last year, and no matter what color or yarn I chose, I was really pleased with the result. The pattern looks more complicated then it is, and knits up really quickly. I held together a basic Aran weight wool blend and a fine angora that changed colors slightly to make the scarf shown here. But I also made a few of them with only the wool blend, both turned out wonderfully. I also like my scarves really long, so you may not need as much yarn as the pattern calls for. Have fun!
UPDATE: I have recently started re-making this scarf in an entirely different yarn for a totally different look. Check it out here:
Sneek Peek: The Peacock Scarf Re-visited
I did take my needles down about 2 sizes to a #6, but used the exact same pattern with no other changes. We have also added a You Tube video that is very helpful with row 3 that you can find in this post.
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This is a beautiful scarf and as soon as I saw it, I knew that I would make it but my daughter who is 11 years old will beat me to it! Thanks for the free pattern.
hello, I am looking for the details in the peackock stich… but I’m Dutch and my english translation in the stiches is not very good.
I know everything wonderfull about this stich happens in row 3.
I understand it’s a pattern over 11 stitches.
So you knit 2, put one stitch by YO, and then..I get all confused, and I know it’s probably nothing much… I think you suggest put 3 together? Maybe you have the time to help me to describe this 3 row in ‘normal’ english… I really hope so! Love from Hanny
Mimi,
Love the look of the scarf. I’m a relatively new knitter so maybe I missed something in the pattern. You use 2 different types of yarn, right? But there is no mention of changing to main color or contrasting color in the pattern instructions. Do you knit with both at the same time? If so, why the different amounts.
Help,
Janine
I am a new knitter also. Could you make the instructions a little simpler for me? I need to know exactly what kind of yarn to use and also how much.
I apologise for my lack of understanding, I am sure everyoone else gets it but I need a little more help. Sincerely, Dolly Thank you
Sorry, I hope this helps. You can use one yarn, or for a fun effect you can use two different yarns and you hold them together as you jnit, just like they are one yarn. I used Berroco Ultra Alpaca and a shimmery fine yarn from Louisa Harding and held them together for the scarf shown in the picture. I also made a second scarf for a friend that was just the Ultra Alpaca and it was very cute as well.
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how wide is this scarf? I love the look, but don’t really want it that wide..how do i reduce it to only about 8 inches or so wide?
Thanks!
Thanks. I was just thinking about how best to use the Impressions that are in my stash.
This is a beautiful scarf. Thought I would like to make it.
Where are the instructions for this pattern located?
I downloaded this pattern, but cannot open the file
It may be because it is a PDF, you just need to download a version of Adobe. If you can send me an e-mail directly, I can send you a version of the pattern in a word document.
Excuse me, I dont want to look dumb or anything, but where is the instructions…. Thanks Harri
You click on the blue link at the bottom for the pattern. There is also a link on the side of the blog under free patterns. or here:
Peacock Scarf Patern
I’m not sure I understand this pattern. If you p3tog won’t you be decreasing the size? When do you make up the new stitches? It is a beautiful scarf and I am excited to try making it.
Purling 3 together does decrease stitches. I didn’t see a post answering this question. I love the look of this scarf and can’t wait to make one, but I am having difficulty with the pattern instructions also. Thanks Debbie
I am having the same problem. The more I knit the smaller it gets in terms of width. Help
If it is getting smaller you are not doing the yarn overs YO’s correctly. We have a video on our blog you can watch.
Second project I’ve ever knitted and this pattern looked daunting, but came super easy to me and it’s rather easy.
One recommendation: make sure to count stitches after Row 3, the decorative row, because if you forget to do a yarn over or to P3tog it is a really hard piece to rip back to fix.
One question, my scarf seems to be curling quite a bit. Is it happening to others? Or is it because I chose a different type of yarn.
Thanks for the free pattern, it’s gonna be a great gift if it doesn’t curl to much on me.
I just went to the pattern & printed it. This is a beautiful pattern. I just thought I would mention that the pattern says row 3 twice. The last row should say row 4. I figured most people would realize this already, but since there are many new knitters out there, I didn’t want them to be confused any more than they already are. 🙂
When you do the YO, Yarn Overs, It replaces the stitches. I made this along time ago and have been surprised by the recent amount of activity on it. I will make one again this week to make sure the pattern is correct, but I am pretty sure it is accurate.
Thanks!!!
My non-knitting husband solved this,lol, as Pearling 3 stitches together gets rid of only 2 stitches not 3, so the 2 yarnovers put them back. I love the pattern!
Thank you for the free pattern. I am anxious to make this one. Has anyone used Homespun yarn for this scarf? I like its softness.
I am ending up with 38 stitches after row 3. I know it has something to do with the pearl 3. I can’t figure out what the problem is with row three!
Love the website, just new to it
I love the colors in the Peacock scarf, I read that you used Berroco Alpaca
but what was the shade?
thank you.
I’ve been looking thru all your patterns and have some in my “save pattern” file. I just can’t believe, really, that you have so many beautiful patterns and for FREE! Amazing! Thank you very much. I know I will be using
several of them as I’m on a scarf kick right now! :). Thanks again
I have tried every link or place to get the instructions and it won’t open- any suggestions- I love this scarf
Just finished my second Peacock Scarf and both are beautiful!! Thank you! I actually found the instructions to be clear and accurate. I’m a novice knitter, this is my first “patterned” piece, and I whipped right thru.
Hallo,
this Scarf is beautyfull, verry beautyfull. I like it.
Thank you!
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I had the same problem as Diane did. I ended up with 38 stitches after row 3.
If this happens, you are most likely doing your Yarn Over’s (YO) incorrectly. We have a great video on You Tube, you can watch for help.
Thanks!
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I absolutely love this pattern..it’s very easy once you figure out how to do the yo’s..watch the video it really helps. Can’t wait to finish it!!
This is a lovely pattern, I knitted two scarves for my daughters as Christmas presents; they were very well received and I have just completed another one , for one my daughter’s friends.
I so want to knit this scarf. I have the perfect mohair and colors but I simply cannot find the pattern or get anything to load. Any way you could email me this pattern
I too cannot find the pattern?
Yes, I used Ultra Alpaca and it has 100 grams & 215 yards.
Under the first paragraph that says Peacock Scarf. Press this.
Only 1 skein of the alpaca?
I knitted this in a varigated pink/purple 4 ply baby wool (177mt per skein) on 3.25 needles. Only had 2 skeins (100 gr). Cast on 56 stitches to allow for finer yarn. It blocked to 8 x 48 inches and looks superb!!
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