Knitted scarf pattern
Choose garter, rib, stockinette or seed stitch. Knitted flat, 24 × 170 cm.
Difficulty: 3 out of 5. takes a long time.
Sizes may vary with the materials you use. We suggest making a small sample first.
- Size
- 24 × 170 cm
- Cast on
- 34 stitches
- Gauge
- 14 stitches and 20 rows in 10 cm
You will need
- Bulky (5) yarn in the colours listed
- 6.5 mm knitting needles, or the size that matches your swatch
- Yarn needle and scissors
- A: Grey
Before you start
- Make a small test piece first. If it comes out larger than the gauge, try thinner needles. If it comes out smaller, try thicker needles.
- Count your stitches every few rows. Slipping one by accident is the most common mistake.
Abbreviations
| Cast on | Making the first row of loops on your needle. |
|---|---|
| Knit | Needle goes in from front to back, wrap the yarn, pull a new loop to the front. |
| Purl | Yarn in front, needle goes in from back to front, wrap the yarn, pull a new loop to the back. |
| Bind off | Knit 2, lift the first stitch over the second, and repeat to the end. |
Instructions
| Start | Cast on 34 stitches. | |
|---|---|---|
| Row 1 | Knit 1, then repeat purl 2, knit 1 to the end. | |
| Row 2 | Purl 1, then repeat knit 2, purl 1 to the end. | |
| Length | Repeat until you have worked 339 rows. | |
| Finish | Bind off loosely, cut the yarn and hide the ends with a yarn needle. |