Scarf with Sleeves Figure 8

Scarf with Sleeves Figure 8 by Denise Canela

What Is Being Made

This is a loom-knitted scarf with sleeves, designed by Denise M. Canela. The finished piece measures 14 inches wide by 104 inches in length, making it a generously sized accessory that combines the functionality of a traditional scarf with integrated sleeve openings. This intermediate-level project is ideal for crafters looking to expand their loom knitting skills beyond basic techniques.

Loom and Tools Required

This pattern uses a Round 36-peg Loom, specifically the Large Knifty Knitter model. Beyond the loom itself, you will need a loom hook for manipulating stitches, a yarn needle for weaving in ends and seaming, scissors for cutting yarn, and a stitch marker to track your progress through the pattern.

Stitches and Techniques

The scarf with sleeves features three primary loom knitting stitches that create texture and structure:

• U-wrap: A foundational wrapping technique used in loom knitting to create loops on the pegs.
• eWrap: An alternative wrapping method that produces different fabric characteristics than the standard U-wrap.
• Figure 8 Stitch: The signature stitch for this project, worked over 2 pegs. When worked flat, you knit the first peg, skip peg 2, wrap peg 3, return to wrap peg 2 (forming a figure-8 pattern with your working yarn), then knit off pegs 2 and 3. When worked in the round, the pattern adapts by skipping peg 1, wrapping peg 2, returning to wrap peg 1, and knitting off both pegs. This stitch creates an attractive textured fabric with visual interest.

Yarn and Materials

This project requires approximately 615 yards of bulky weight yarn (category #6). The pattern was created using Bernat Softee Chunky in the Terra Cotta Mist colorway, which provides a soft, drapable fabric suitable for a wearable scarf. The chunky yarn weight works efficiently on the 36-peg loom, allowing the project to progress relatively quickly despite its generous finished length.

Skill Level and Difficulty

Rated as an intermediate project, this scarf with sleeves assumes you have foundational loom knitting knowledge. The combination of multiple stitch types—U-wrap, eWrap, and the more complex Figure 8 stitch—requires comfort with varying wrapping techniques and the ability to follow stitch pattern repeats. Video tutorials are available to support your learning process.