Lightweight Scarf Knitting Pattern

Are you looking for the perfect lightweight scarf? That will keep you warm in all seasons without the bulk? This knitted scarf is the perfect amount of warm & cozy.

The first time I put this scarf on, my body relaxed and sighed with relief. I didn’t understand why this scarf felt so good, I just knew that it did. A couple of weeks later I came across an ad about “the scarf that was taking the fashion world by storm.” I don’t normally read ads let alone click on them… but I was curious especially since I just finished my scarf and didn’t understand why it made me feel so relaxed. Well, the article didn’t scientifically explain why this scarf is so amazing, but it made me feel connected to others who are looking for a lightweight yet warm summer scarf.

Check out the original scarf on Ovcio… and another option on Amazon. 😉

I love having a lightweight scarf option to wear during the summer months while the AC is blowing!

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About the Pattern

Available Sizes: One
Pattern Format: Written Pattern, No Chart
Pattern Language: English
Skill Level: Advanced Beginner
PDF Format: Printer Friendly
Bonus: Video
Pattern Name: Voyager

Techniques

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

Knit Flat (Back & Forth)
Knit Stitches
Knit 1 Below Stitch
Clean Edge

Yarn & Substitutions

Yarn Weight: Worsted
# of Skeins: 2 @ 50g/130m each
Yardage: 284 yards (260 meters)
Suggested Yarn: Wool and the Gang, The Feeling Good Yarn, Seashell Beige

I compared The Feeling Good Yarn to Knit Picks Wonderfluff and even though both skeins are 50g and 130m, and all the other stats are similar, I found that the Wonderfluff was a little thinner. Maybe it was just the skein that I got, idk. I do know, that if you’re looking for a less expensive option, Wonderfluff is definitely worth a try!

Needles & Notions

Needle Size: US 10 (6mm) Knitting Needles

Gauge

11 STS & 24 rows per 4” (10cm) square, knit in the fisherman’s rib stitch, after steaming

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Details

Measurements: 7″ wide x 66″ (16cm x 168cm) (BEFORE being steam ironed)
Measurements: 7″ wide x 72″ (16cm x 183cm) (AFTER being steam ironed)
Gauge: 11 STS & 24 rows per 4” (10cm) square, knit in the fisherman’s rib stitch, after steaming
Weight: 3.5oz (100g)

Notes

Reversible.
The cast-on edge is the width.
Knit using the fisherman rib stitch.
The set-up row is a rib stitch to make it stretchier and doesn’t cinch it up.

Video

I avoided this stitch for over a decade because I thought it was complicated… 🙄. Well, it’s not.

Here’s a video to demystify this stitch and show you exactly how it comes together. ❤️

Expert Tips

On every row you’re knitting into the K1B on the row below and you K1B into the knit stitch on the row below… if that makes any sense. Watch the video and you’ll see it in action.

Once you get the hang of it, this is an easy pattern to pick up and put down, I promise!

Modification Options

Cast-on in more stitches to make it wider,
Cast-on fewer stitches to make it narrower.
Play with different yarns with this stitch to get

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)
K1B – knit into the stitch below
K1TBL – knit 1 stitch through the back loop
P – purl stitches (P2 means to purl 2 stitches)
RS – right side
S1PW – slip one stitch purl-wise
STS – stitches
WS – wrong side
WYIF – with yarn in front

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Pattern Instructions

CO 21 STS or any number of odd stitches.

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

Row 2 (RS): K1TBL, *K1, K1B* K1, K1TBL

Row 3 (WS): WYIF S1PW, P1, K1 *K1B, K1* P1, WYIF S1PW

Repeat rows 2-3 until you’ve used up 2 skeins of yarn or desired length.

Weave in the ends.

Blocking isn’t required, but steaming is highly recommended. It loosens up the stitches making it more relaxed and cozy.

Print this Pattern

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