Baker Street Scarf: Warm, Squishy & Wonderfully Waffle Woven

The Baker Street Scarf grew out of Felicia’s desire to create the perfect companion pattern for the Weaving Waffle Weave course at the School of SweetGeorgia. Through countless samples and playful exploration on different shafts and drafts, she was searching for the sweet spot where structure, sett, and yarn truly shine together. If you follow the SweetGeorgia YouTube channel or watch the Taking Back Friday videos, you may already recognize some of these early experiments.

Finding the right balance takes time. When the yarn, draft, and structure finally come together, the result feels deeply satisfying. This is that scarf, and it is pure weaving joy.

Design by Felicia Lo Woven in Trifecta Fine: Odyssey, Atlantis (warp) and Luna (weft) Model: Greta Cornejo Photos: Brigid Zurock
The Baker Street Scarf, designed by Felicia Lo.

Baker Street Scarf

The Baker Street Scarf features a 7-shaft waffle weave with deep, generous pockets (cells) that trap air amazingly. This makes it one of the warmest scarves we have ever woven. The finished cloth measures about half an inch thick, giving it that wonderfully squishy, cushiony feel that invites constant wear.

Design by Felicia Lo Woven in Trifecta Fine: Odyssey, Atlantis (warp) and Luna (weft) Model: Greta Cornejo Photos: Brigid Zurock
The analogous colour palette creates harmony while offering just enough contrast to let the waffle texture stand out.

Felicia chose SweetGeorgia Trifecta Fine for the non-superwash wool, which allows the wool to bloom and the fabric to collapse into its signature texture. Mohair adds strength and subtle loft, while silk brings a soft sheen that makes the peaks appear taller and more defined. SweetGeorgia Trifecta Fine also takes dye exceptionally well, giving this scarf its vibrant, glowing colour.

Trifecta Fine: Odyssey, Atlantis (warp) and Luna (weft) Yarns for Baker Street Waffle Scarf, design by Felicia Lo
SweetGeorgia Trifecta Fine in the Odyssey, Atlantis and Luna colourways.

Weaving Waffle Weave

Our latest course from the School of SweetGeorgia explores waffle weave in depth. While it may look complex, waffle weave is surprisingly easy. If you can weave twill, you can weave waffle weave. The threading and treadling are straightforward, making this perfect for beginners!

If you do not have a 7-shaft loom, this course is still for you. In the course, Felicia shows how to adapt waffle weave drafts for 4, 5, 6, or even 16 shafts. She also explains how changing the treadling and tie-up affects the fabric, from soft and slinky to crisp and structured. We also include a 4-shaft towel pattern, which we will share here in the next couple of weeks.

Design by Felicia Lo Woven in Trifecta Fine: Odyssey, Atlantis (warp) and Luna (weft) Model: Greta Cornejo Photos: Brigid Zurock
Design by Felicia Lo Woven in Trifecta Fine: Odyssey, Atlantis (warp) and Luna (weft) Model: Greta Cornejo Photos: Brigid Zurock
Design by Felicia Lo Woven in Trifecta Fine: Odyssey, Atlantis (warp) and Luna (weft) Model: Greta Cornejo Photos: Brigid Zurock
The Baker Street Scarf, woven in SweetGeorgia Trifecta Fine.

The course goes further by exploring waffle weave as a block weave, opening up endless design possibilities with twill and plain weave. Colour placement also plays a big role in enhancing the pattern, which Felicia goes into detail about, making the options for customization feel truly limitless with this weave structure!

School of SweetGeorgia

Whether you are new to weaving or simply looking for inspiration to try something new, the School of SweetGeorgia offers structured courses in weaving, knitting, spinning, dyeing, and so much more in over 120+ video-based courses. Each course guides you step-by-step through the process in a supportive and encouraging environment. The community is warm, welcoming, and always happy to help or chat about all things fibre.

This pattern is free for School of SweetGeorgia All-Access and Weaving members. It is also available for individual purchase in the SweetGeorgia shop.

Design by Felicia Lo Woven in Trifecta Fine: Odyssey, Atlantis (warp) and Luna (weft) Model: Greta Cornejo Photos: Brigid Zurock
Print

Baker Street Scarf

Indulge in this squishy waffle weave structure!

Equipment

  • 1 8-shaft loom with an 8-dent reed

Materials

Instructions

Setting Up

  • Download the pattern from the School of SweetGeorgia or the SweetGeorgia shop.
  • Make your warp on a warping board or mill, following the Warp Colour Order.
  • Dress the loom, remembering to add floating selvedges.
  • Wind your bobbins and weave a waste yarn header.
    Design by Felicia Lo Woven in Trifecta Fine: Odyssey, Atlantis (warp) and Luna (weft) Model: Greta Cornejo Photos: Brigid Zurock

Weaving the Baker Street Scarf

  • Weave following the treadling sequence in the draft. Stop after a few picks to hemstitch using bundles of four.
  • Continue weaving until the scarf measures 72 " / 183 cm, or your desired length.
  • Hemstitch again in bundles of four and cut the scarf from the loom.
    Design by Felicia Lo Woven in Trifecta Fine: Odyssey, Atlantis (warp) and Luna (weft) Model: Greta Cornejo Photos: Brigid Zurock

Finishing the Scarf

  • Wash in warm water, gently throwing the scarf against the tub or a firm surface to encourage the wool to bloom and the waffle structure to develop.
  • Roll the scarf in a towel to remove excess water and lay flat to dry.
  • Trim the fringe to 3 inches on each side.
  • Wrap it around your neck and enjoy the warmth.
    Design by Felicia Lo Woven in Trifecta Fine: Odyssey, Atlantis (warp) and Luna (weft) Model: Greta Cornejo Photos: Brigid Zurock

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