Cozy Sweater Scarf with Sleeves

Step into spring with this cozy sweater scarf! No one will guess that you knitted this modern scarf sweater out of a simple rectangle. Knit with a popular bulky yarn, so it’s a fairly quick knit too!

PDF Bonus: The downloadable pattern includes both the knit-flat version (shown on this page) and a knit-in-the-round version.

About the Pattern

This cozy sweater scarf with sleeves is a simple 1st time knitted garment pattern. It’s knit flat like a scarf with 2 seams to create the sleeves.

• Available Sizes: 7 sizes (XS – 3XL)
• Pattern Format: Written Pattern, No Chart
• Pattern Language: English
• Skill Level: Advanced Beginner*
• PDF Format: Printer Friendly
• Estimated Knit Time: Weekend knit (10-15 hours)
• Pattern Name: Twilight

*The only thing making this an advanced beginner knitting pattern is that it calls for increase/decrease stitches going from the wrist to body sections, other than that, it’s all knit & purl stitches.

Pattern Features

This cozy sweater scarf pattern is designed to be simple, wearable, and easy to follow. You’ll find clear instructions, helpful photos, and built-in customization tips so you can confidently knit a piece that truly fits your style and body.

• Step-by-step instructions written for clarity and ease
• Helpful progress photos so you know you’re on track
• A visual gauge guide to help you compare your swatch
• A confidence checklist before you begin
• Clear size and measurement guidance
• Customization tips for length and fit
• Beginner-friendly explanations for tricky sections

Techniques

Here are some of the knitting skills you need to know before getting started:

Knit Flat
Knit & Purl Stitches
Increase & Decrease Stitches
Sew Seams

Are you a beginner knitter ready to learn a new technique?

This pattern is knit long and flat like a scarf with 1 increase row, 1 decrease row and 2 seams to create the sleeves. And you have the cutest sweater scarf when you’re finished!

*There are only 2 rows making this an “advanced” knitting pattern:

• There’s 1 increase row going from the sleeve to body section
• There’s 1 decrease row going from the body to the sleeve section

Other than that, it’s a beginner knitting pattern using only knit & purl stitches.

Yarn & Substitutions

Yarn Weight: Bulky
Yardage: 405 – 684 yards (370 – 626 meters)
Suggested Yarn: Lion Brand Hue + Me

Here are some yarn substitutions for Hue + Me:

1. Cascade Yarns Anthem Chunky
2. Stylecraft That Colour Vibe
3. Berroco Ultra Alpaca Chunky

Check out Yarnsub’s recommendations for yarn substitutions for Lion Brand Hue + Me.

How long do sweater scarfs take to knit?

Well, they’re not a quick knit, that’s for sure! They’re simple though! Making them the perfect project to knit while you watch TV, talk to friends, listen to a podcast or listen to a book, and if you’re super talented you can read while you knit. I can’t read and knit at the same time, so I envy those of you who can!

You can get a lot of knitting done in your 1 hour commute to work!

This sweater scarf wrap pattern is a basic knitting pattern, making it easy to memorize. So, you can pick it up and put down and quickly figure out where you left off.

Needles & Notions

Needle Size: US 10.5 (6.5mm) Circular Needles with a 24″ (60cm) Cable
Needle Size: US 11 (8mm) Circular Needles with a 24″ (60cm) Cable

Gauge

Model Details

Height: 5’9″ (175cm)
Weight: 130lbs (59kg)
Bust: 35″ (88cm)
Waist: 25″ (63cm)
# of CO stitches: 24
Total measurements, after steaming: 19″ x 98″ (48cm x 249cm)
Body width: 19″ x 58″ wide (48 x 147cm)
Sleeve: 6″ x 20″ (15 x 50cm)
Weight: 1lb 0oz (450g)

Sizes

Size	Sleeve Circ.	x	Total Length	# of CO STS	Length of body	Skeins Needed	Meters Needed	Yards Needed
XS	6″	x	94″	20	54″	3	370	405
S	6 1/2″	x	96″	22	56″	4	409	448
M	7″	x	98″	24	58″	4	450	492
L	7 1/2″	x	100″	26	60″	4	492	538
XL	8″	x	102″	28	62″	5	535	585
2XL	8 1/2″	x	104″	30	64″	5	580	634
3XL	9″	x	106″	32	66″	5	626	684

Measurements:
Sleeve Circ. = sleeve circumference.
Total Length = sleeve-to-sleeve length.
Length of Body = flat section between the sleeves.

Fun Fact:
According to Scientific American “A person’s arm span is about equal to their height.” Taking that fun fact into consideration, you may want to knit more or fewer rows than recommended in the chart, depending on your height.

Notes

1. Not reversible.
2. Knit flat from side to side.
3. Knit using the stockinette stitch & rib stitch.
4. Knit flat, back & forth on circular needles, which allows for the large number of stitches, but do not join in the round.
5. Keep in mind, I’m 5’9″, so if you’re knitting this for a 5’4″ person, you may want to take off a few inches in length, in the arms and/or body.
6. The “Length of body section” measurements are AFTER I steamed it. I steamed it as I went, so I could try it on to make sure it fit correctly. Honestly, the stitches feel so much better after it’s been steamed too. 🙂 They were nice and relaxed and it felt like something I wanted to wear immediately, so it helped keep me excited to finish it.

Knitting Abbreviations

*– * – repeat between the asterisks to end of row
BO – bind-off in pattern
CO – cast-on (long-tail cast-on method)
INC1 – increase 1 stitch (I used a backwards loop)
K – knit stitches (K1 means to knit 1 stitch)
K2TOG – knit 2 stitches together
P – purl stitches (P2 means to purl 2 stitches)
RS – right side
STS – stitches
WS – wrong side

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PDF Bonus: The downloadable pattern includes both the knit-flat version (shown on this page) and a knit-in-the-round version.

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Pattern Instructions, Knit Flat

PDF Bonus: The downloadable pattern includes both the knit-flat version (shown on this page) and a knit-in-the-round version.

Knit flat, back & forth on circular needles, which allow for the large number of stitches, do not join in the round.

Using size US10.5 (6.5mm) needles

CO the desired number of STS from the “Size” section above.

Sleeve Rib Section (All Sizes):

Rows 1-47: *K1, P1* approx. 17″ (it’ll loosen & relax when steamed)

Increase Row:

Next row (RS): *INC1, K1, INC1, P1*

You should have twice as many stitches as you started with.

Example: If you CO 24 STS, you should have 48 STS after the increase row.

Are you a visual learner? Same here🙋‍♀️. Watch the increase row in action in this Sweater Scarf Sleeve video tutorial!

Body (stockinette stitch):

First 6 rows of the body (stockinette stitch):

Row 1, 3, 5 (WS): *P*

Row 2, 4, 6 (RS): *K*

Switch to US 11 (8mm) needles:

Row 7 (WS): *P*

Row 8 (RS): *K*

Repeat rows 55-56 until desired length MINUS 2″ (5cm), see the “Length of body section” section above. Measure the body section only, not from the beginning.

Last 6 rows of the body (stockinette stitch):

Switch back to US10.5 (6.5mm) needles

Knit in stockinette stitch for the next 6″ (15cm).

Row 1, 3, 5 (WS): *P*

Row 2, 4, (RS): *K*

Decrease Row:

Row 6 (RS): *K2TOG* (knit 2 stitches together throughout the row.)

You should have the same number of stitches you cast-on.

Example: If you CO 24 STS, you should have 24 STS after the decrease row.

Sleeve Rib Section (All Sizes):

Rows 1-47: *K1, P1* approx. 17″ (it’ll loosen & stretch when steamed)

BO in the K1, P1 pattern.

Before steaming or blocking, sew the sleeve edges together, with preferred stitch. 

Weave in the ends.

Steam-block lightly.

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PDF Bonus: The downloadable pattern includes both the knit-flat version (shown on this page) and a knit-in-the-round version.