Free Knit Scarf Pattern

This free knit scarf pattern creates a beautifully soft and luxurious scarf using three strands of lace-weight yarn held together. The simple combination of knit and purl rows creates subtle texture, while using three coordinating colors gives the finished scarf gorgeous depth and color variation.

I originally made this knitted scarf as a Christmas gift for my mom, and I have to admit it was hard to give away! It came out so soft and luxurious that I absolutely fell in love with it … but I made it with my mom in mind and I love her more, so I lovingly wrapped it up and waited excitedly for Christmas when I could give it to her. I’m happy to say she loves it too!

For my scarf, I used Shibui Silk Cloud from my local yarn shop. I chose two hanks in a deep purple called Velvet and one in a more muted shade called Mineral, then knit with all three strands held together. The combination created a beautiful soft halo and a lovely blended color effect.

The finished scarf measures approximately 7¼ in. (18.5 cm) wide × 56 in. (142 cm) long, but you can easily adjust the length to make your scarf shorter or longer.

Free Knit Scarf Pattern

Pattern Details

• Skill level: Easy
• Yarn: Lace-weight yarn, 3 strands held together
• Yardage: Approximately 330 yd (302 m) each of 3 colors
• Needles: 5.5 mm (US 9)
• Finished size: Approximately 7¼ in. (18.5 cm) wide × 56 in. (142 cm) long
• Construction: Worked flat
• Stitches used: Knit and purl

This scarf is a simple knitting project that uses only knit and purl stitches. Most of the scarf is worked in garter stitch, with alternating knit and purl rows added at regular intervals for subtle texture. Holding three strands of lace-weight yarn together gives the scarf a soft, plush feel without requiring a complicated stitch pattern.

Materials

• 3 hanks lace-weight yarn in coordinating colors, approximately 330 yd (302 m) each
• 5.5 mm (US 9) knitting needles
• Yarn needle and scissors

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Knit Scarf Instructions

Holding all three strands of yarn together, cast on 30 sts.

Rows 1 through 11: Knit.

Row 12: Purl.

Row 13: Knit.

Row 14: Purl.

Row 15: Knit.

Row 16: Purl.

Repeat Rows 1 through 16 until the scarf measures approximately 52 in. (132 cm), or 4 in. (10 cm) shorter than your desired finished length.

End with 11 knit rows and bind off.

Block scarf to size if desired (see post on How to Block Knit and Crochet for more information).

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