Simple Soft Scarf Knitting Pattern

This Simple Soft Scarf Knitting Pattern is knit flat using just knit stitches. The garter stitch gives you lots of squish and the perfect drape!

multiple pics of a soft knitted rectangle scarf on a model & dress form.

About the Pattern

Available Sizes: One
Pattern Format: Written Pattern, No Chart
Pattern Language: English
Skill Level: Beginner
PDF Format: Printer Friendly
Pattern Name: Soothe Your Soul

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: Bulky
Yardage: 450 – 460 yards (411 – 420 meters)
Suggested Yarn: Red Heart Hygge Fur Yarn

Needles & Notions

Needle Size: US 10 (6mm) Knitting Needles
Darning Needle / Tapestry Needle
Scissors

Gauge

16 STS & 19 rows per 4” (10cm) square, knit flat in the pattern below.

knit scarf with a gauge

Measurements

Measurements: 14 1/2″ wide x 65″ (37cm x 165cm)
Weight: 12.5oz (350g)

Notes

Reversible.
CO edge is the width.
Knit using the garter stitch.

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
S1PW – slip one stitch purl-wise
STS – stitches
WS – wrong side
WYIF – with yarn in front

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soft knitted rectangle scarf on a model.

Beginner Pattern Instructions

CO 60 STS

All Rows: Knit

Weave in the ends.

No blocking required.

Advanced Beginner Pattern Instructions

CO 60 STS

Row 1: WYIF S1PW, K58, WYIF S1PW

All other rows: K1TBL, K58, WYIF S1PW

Weave in the ends.

No blocking required.

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