Easy Scarf Knitting Pattern

Super easy scarf knitting pattern using only knit and purl stitches. ;) It’s knit using chunky yarn making it a relatively quick knit too!

Multiple pics of an easy scarf on a dress form

About the Pattern

Available Sizes: One
Pattern Format: Written Pattern, No Chart
Pattern Language: English
Skill Level: Beginner
Bonus: Video
Pattern Name: Toasty

Techniques

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

Knit Flat
Knit & Purl Stitches
Clean Edge

Yarn & Substitutions

Yarn Weight: Super Bulky
Yardage: 265 – 275 yards (242 – 251 meters)
Suggested Yarn: Lion Brand Wool Ease Thick & Quick

Alternative Yarn Substitute Options:

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Needles & Notions

Needle Size: US 13 (9mm) Knitting Needles

Gauge

8.5 STS & 14 rows per 4” (10cm) square, knit flat in the moss stitch pattern below

knit scarf with a gauge

Details

Measurements: 8 1/2″ wide x 86″ (22cm x 218cm)
Gauge: 8.5 STS & 14 rows per 4” (10cm) square, knit flat in the pattern below
Weight: 15.2oz (430g)

Notes

Reversible.
The CO edge is the width.
Knit using the moss knit stitch.
Knit flat, back & forth.

Video Tutorial

Modification Options

To make this larger or smaller cast-on using an odd number of stitches.

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Knitting Abbreviations

*– * – repeat between * to end of row
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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easy scarf swatch laying on a faux fur blanket

Pattern Instructions, Knit Flat

CO 19 STS

Row 1 (set-up row): WYIF S1PW, *K1, P1* K1, WYIF S1PW

Row 2: K1TBL, *P1, K1* P1, WYIF S1PW

Row 3: K1TBL, *P1, K1* P1, WYIF S1PW

Row 4: K1TBL, *K1, P1* K1, WYIF S1PW

Row 5: K1TBL, *K1, P1* K1, WYIF S1PW

Row 6: K1TBL, *P1, K1* P1, WYIF S1PW

Row 7: K1TBL, *P1, K1* P1, WYIF S1PW

Row 8: K1TBL, *K1, P1* K1, WYIF S1PW

Repeat rows 5-8 for 86″ or desired length.

BO in pattern.

No blocking necessary.

Weave in the ends.

Multiple pics of an easy scarf laying on a faux fur blanket

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