This short, leaf-shaped scarf is designed to sit snugly around the neck, making it ideal for layering under coats or wearing as a soft accessory in any season. The scarf begins and ends with gently curved leaf tips and features a split neck opening on both sides for a seamless wraparound fit. The main section can be knit in any pattern of your choice—faux cables are recommended for a texture similar to the pictured version.

Size
One size, designed to fit snugly around the neck.
Finished length: approx. 45–50 cm / 17.7–19.7 inches
Width at widest point: approx. 12 cm / 4.7 inches

Gauge
22–24 stitches = 10 cm / 4 inches in stockinette stitch
Gauge is not crucial for this pattern, but significant changes may affect size and yarn usage.

Materials

Approx. 50 g of fingering weight or light sport weight cotton yarn (main color)

Optional: 10–15 g in a contrasting color if you wish to make two-tone leaf tips

3 mm (US 2.5 / UK 11) circular or double-pointed needles

Tapestry needle for weaving in ends

Yarn Suggestions
Use any soft, smooth cotton yarn that matches the recommended gauge and drape. Look for fingering to light sport weight yarns labeled for 3 mm needles.

Yarn Amounts

Solid version: approx. 1 skein (50 g)

Two-tone version: 1 skein main color (50 g) + 1 partial skein (10–15 g) contrast color