Chunky Knit Garter Stitch Scarf
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This chunky knit garter stitch scarf is an easy beginner scarf knitting pattern that only uses knit stitches!
(And knits up quick!)
If you’re looking for your first knitting pattern, this is it! It doesn’t get any easier than this.
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About the Pattern
This pattern comes in 2 version. A beginner version that’s just knit stitches and an adventurous beginner pattern if you’ve mastered the knit stitch and wanting to learn how to create a pretty edge that looks professional!
Available Sizes: One
Pattern Format: Written Pattern, No Chart
Pattern Language: English
Skill Level: Beginner
Pattern Name: Boundless
Techniques
Here are some of the knitting skills you need to know before getting started:
Knit Flat (Back & Forth)
Knit Stitches
Clean Edge
Yarn & Substitutions
Yarn Weight: Super Bulky
Yardage: 310 – 320 yards (283 – 293 meters)
Suggested Yarn: Lion Brand Wool Ease Thick & Quick
Needles & Notions
Needle Size: US 17 (12mm) Circular Needles with a 24″ (60cm) Cable, or longer
Gauge
7.5 STS & 14 rows per 4” (10cm) square, knit flat in the garter stitch
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Details
Measurements: 13″ wide x 68″ (33cm x 173cm)
Gauge: 7.5 STS & 14 rows per 4” (10cm) square, knit flat in the pattern below
Weight: 18.2oz (515g)
Notes
Reversible.
The CO edge is the width.
Knit using the garter stitch.
Knit flat, back & forth on circular needles.
A circular needle is used to accommodate the large number of CO stitches.
Modification Options
Cast-on in any number of stitches to make it wider or narrower.
Knitting Abbreviations
*– * – repeat between * to end of round
BO – bind-off in pattern
CO – cast-on (long-tail cast-on method)
K – knit stitches (K1 means to knit 1 stitch)
K1TBL – knit 1 stitch through the back loop
P – purl stitches (P2 means to purl 2 stitches)
S1PW – slip one stitch purl-wise
STS – stitches
WYIF – with yarn in front
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Pattern Instructions, Knit Flat
CO 24 STS
Row 1 (set-up): WYIF S1PW, K22, WYIF S1PW
Row 2: K1TBL, K22, WYIF S1PW
Repeat row 2 for 68” (173cm) or desired length.
BO loosely.
Weave in the ends.
Block, if desired.
Add fringe, if desired.
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