Category: Knitting Patterns

A Free Knitting Pattern by Liz Chandler @PurlsAndPixels🧣

There’s something timeless about creating with your own two hands. Whether you’re sitting by a crackling fire or curled up on the couch with a mug of hot cocoa, knitting brings a sense of peace that’s hard to come by in a busy world. I designed this Easy Chunky Knit Scarf Pattern for my little cousins, who are so excited to learn this cozy craft. This pattern is perfect for beginners: simple, quick, and oh-so-satisfying. 🧶

Need some help getting started? You can make this scarf by following my How to Knit a Scarf Lesson. The only difference will be the size of your yarn and needles.

Prefer to knit offline?

This pattern is free to read below, but if you’d rather print it or save it for later, I’ve created a clean, ad-free PDF version for you.

• Includes complete, row-by-row instructions
• Easy to print or use on your tablet
• Supports my small business 💖

Download the Easy Chunky Scarf PDF – $9.99

Why This Scarf is a Perfect Pattern for Beginners

Starting a new craft can feel overwhelming, but this pattern is made to ease you in. It’s straightforward enough for anyone to follow while still leaving you with a scarf you’ll be proud to wear or gift. Here’s why this scarf is a great pattern for beginners:

1. Bulky Yarn Makes It Quick: Watching your progress happen fast is such a confidence booster. Plus, chunky yarn gives your scarf that soft, rustic charm. ✨
2. Only One Stitch: This pattern uses only one stitch, the knit stitch. Practice makes perfect and you’ll be a knitting master in no time!💡
3. Completely Customizable: Whether you want a long scarf to wrap around a few times or something shorter and simpler, you can easily adjust the length to fit your needs. 📏

If you need help, there are instructions and video tutorials here on PurlsAndPixels for every step you’ll take:

• Cast on
• Turn your work
• Knit stitch
• Bind off
• Weave in loose ends

Materials

Knitting Needles

Long Circular Needles

• 36-inch (91 cm) long US No. 9 (5.5 mm) circular needle (or size needed to obtain gauge)

Or Straight Needles

• 9-inch (23 cm) long US No. 9 (5.5 mm) straight needles (or size needed to obtain gauge)

Yarn

Four 64-yard (4-ounce) skeins of super-bulky (No. 6) yarn* (shown in Hometown by Lion Brand Yarn “Key Largo Tweed”), in your choice of color).

• One six-foot scarf uses approximately 256 yards (16 oz.)
  • For a longer scarf, grab an extra skein or two.

*Weights estimated with Hometown by Lion Brand Yarn; other yarn weights may vary.

Notions

• Darning needle
• Scissors
• Measuring tape

Gauge

12 stitches x 15 rows = 4 x 4 inches in Stockinette Stitch on No. 13 (9.0 mm) needles. (Learn how to check your gauge here.)

Abbreviations

k = knit

Instructions: Chunky Knit Scarf Pattern

(8 inches x 6 feet or desired length)

Instructions: Use the long tail cast on. Knit flat, turning after each row.

Row 1: With two strands held together, cast on 20 stitches. (20 stitches) Turn.

Rows 2 – 312: k 20. (20 stitches) Turn. [Work should measure approximately 6 feet long at this point. For a longer scarf knit more rows before binding off.]

Row 313: Bind off loosely.

Cut yarn, leaving an 8-inch (20.32-cm) tail, and pull through. Weave in ends. Block if desired.

Print the Free Chunky Knit Scarf Knitting Pattern

Printable Chunky Knit Scarf pattern PDF by Liz @PurlsAndPixels

Tips for Knitting Success

• Get creative: Try different cotton yarn colors for a personalized touch.
• Knitting Newbies: If you’re new to knitting, don’t worry about perfection. Each stitch tells a story, and every project gets a little better than the last. 💪

Care

If you use the materials listed above, your scarf will be machine washable. For best results, hand wash or use a delicate cycle in cold water. Lay flat to dry or tumble dry low.

🛁 Read more Knitwear Care Tips

Why I Love This Chunky Scarf Knitting Pattern

This pattern isn’t about complicated techniques or perfect stitches. It’s about simplicity and joy, and it’s the kind of project that feels like a warm hug on a chilly day. I can’t wait to see what my little cousins make when they give this a try. The thought of them knitting their first scarves brings me so much joy because knitting is more than just creating something. It’s about patience, creativity, and the pride of seeing something beautiful come from your own hands. That’s a gift they’ll carry with them long after the last stitch.

The Perfect Family Knitting Project to Knit Along with Your Child

Knitting is more than a skill. It’s an experience, especially when shared. Sitting down to knit alongside your child can be such a special way to connect. Picture the two of you, side by side, laughing at the occasional dropped stitch, encouraging each other, and seeing your scarves take shape together. These moments, however small, are the ones that turn into treasured memories. Even if your stitches don’t match perfectly, the scarves you make together will be a keepsake of this time shared. Who knows, you might even start a new family tradition.

©2025, Liz Chandler of PurlsAndPixels.

This pattern is for personal use, gifting, and charitable donation of completed items. You may also sell handmade items created using this pattern. Do not copy this pattern and distribute it. If you’d like to share the pattern, refer your friends to my website, purlsandpixels.com so they may obtain a copy.

If you find any errors or have any questions, email purlsandpixels@gmail.com and I will do my best to help.

I’d love to see your finished work! Tag your photos with @PurlsAndPixels on Twitter or Instagram.

Happy Knitting!

Knitting isn’t just a craft; it’s a way to slow down, connect with others, and create something that lasts. This chunky knit scarf is the perfect project to warm your hands and your heart. So grab your needles, pick out a yarn you love, and start stitching something special. Every row is a step toward a new skill, a cozy scarf, and a story worth telling. 🧶💖

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by Liz Chandler @PurlsandPixels

Use this Ribbed Chunky Hat Free Knitting Pattern to make warm hats for everyone! Whip up this cozy, one-size-fits most hat in no time flat! Made with super bulky weight yarn, and large knitting needles, this is the quickest ribbed-hat pattern. A knit, purl rib pattern gives texture without having to work complex stitches. Round out the top of the hat with a subtle swirled star made by knitting two stitches together. Though pictured here in Hometown by Lion Brand Yarn, you can make this hat with nearly any super bulky weight yarn; Malabrigo Rasta and Wool Ease Thick & Quick by Lion Brand work well, also.

Adults and teens will wear this hat as a beanie. Most babies and children will need to fold the brim up, but they will all look adorable in their cozy new hats.

Prefer to knit offline?

This pattern is free to read below, but if you’d rather print it or save it for later, I’ve created a clean, ad-free PDF version for you.

• Includes complete, row-by-row instructions
• Easy to print or use on your tablet
• Supports my small business 💖

Download the Chunky Ribbed Hat PDF – $9.99

How this Ribbed Chunky Hat Free Knitting Pattern is Made

This hat is knit seamlessly in the round.

You will need to know how to:

• cast on,
• knit in the round,
• make a knit stitch,
• make a purl stitch,
• draw yarn tightly through remaining stitches,
• weave in loose ends on hat tops, and
• weave in the cast on tail for a round project.

Materials

Yarn

One 81-yard (5 ounce) skein of worsted super bulky weight yarn* in your choice of color (shown in Hometown by Lion Brand Yarn “Madison Mustard”).

• One hat uses approximately 48.6 yards (3 oz.)

*Weights estimated with Hometown by Lion Brand yarn; other yarn weights may vary. Weight does not include gauge swatch.

Needles

Short Circular Needles
• 16-inch (41cm) long US No. 13 (9.0 mm) circular needle (or size needed to obtain gauge)

And Double Point Needles (DPNs)
• 7-inch (18 cm) long US No. 13 (9.0 mm) DPNs (or size needed to obtain gauge)
Or Long Circular Needles
• 36-inch (91 cm) long US No. 13 (9.0 mm) circular needle (or size needed to obtain gauge)

Notions

Darning needle (for weaving in loose ends)

Ribbed Chunky Hat Free Knitting Pattern Instructions

(One Size Fits Most)

Use the Long-Tail Cast On method. Knit in the round. For Double Point Needles, follow DPN instructions written in italics. For circular needles, follow instructions written in bold. On long circular needles, follow the Magic Loop instructions. Or, for this size, you can substitute short (16-inch) circular needles to knit in the round without the Magic Loop; you will need to switch to DPNs or the Magic Loop to complete the decreases at the top of the hat. If desired, use a stitch marker to keep track of the beginning/ends of your rows/rounds by placing it between the last and first stitch of each row/round.

[Using No. 13 DPNs or long circular needles or short circular needles] Row 1: Cast on 40 stitches. Divide onto 3 DPNs (14 on 1^st, 12 on 2^nd, and 14 on 3^rd DPN). Or separate stitches on long circular needles for Magic Loop (20 on each side). Or place all cast on stitches onto short circular needles. (40 stitches)

Row 2: Join the round (taking care not to twist stitches) and *k, p* x 20. (40 stitches)

Rows 3 – 21: *k, p* x 20. (40 stitches) {Work should measure 6.5 inches (14 cm) at this point.}

[Begin decreases.] Row 22: *(*k, p* x 3), k2tog* x 5 (35 stitches).

[Switch to No. 13 DPNs or long circular needles] Row 23: *(*k, p* x 2), k 1, k2tog* x 5 (30 stitches).

Row 24: *(*k, p* x 2), k2tog* x 5 (25 stitches).

Row 25: *k, p, k, k2tog* x 5 (20 stitches).

Row 26: *k, p, k2tog* x 5 (15 stitches).

Row 27: *k, k2tog* x 5 (10 stitches).

Cut yarn, leaving an 8-inch (20.32-cm) tail. With a darning needle, draw yarn tightly through remaining 10 stitches. Weave in ends. Block if desired.

Printable Easy Ribbed Chunky Hat Knitting Pattern PDF by Liz @PurlsAndPixels

Size Notes

This Ribbed Chunky Hat Knitting Pattern will create a one-size fits most beanie hat. If it is too big, fold the brim up and it should fit nicely.

Care

If you use the materials called for in the Ribbed Chunky Hat Free Knitting Pattern, your final product will be machine washable. To keep your hat looking its best, hand wash or machine wash separately on delicate cycle in cold water. You may tumble dry on low heat or lay flat to dry.

©2024, Liz Chandler of PurlsAndPixels.

This pattern is for personal use, gifting, and charitable donation of completed items. You may also sell handmade items created using this pattern. Do not copy this pattern and distribute it. If you’d like to share the pattern, refer your friends to my website, purlsandpixels.com so they may obtain a copy.

If you find any errors or have any questions, email purlsandpixels@gmail.com and I will do my best to help.

I’d love to see your finished work! Tag your photos with @PurlsAndPixels on Twitter or Instagram.

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Hello, friends! Halloween is right around the corner (this week!), and my son has just decided on his costume: he’s going as Harry Potter! Since we’re short on time, I won’t be able to knit the traditional Hogwarts house scarf without adding a bit of creative flair. Instead of the typical scarf, I’ll be making one inspired by my old college colors, maroon and gold. Fun fact: I had a similar school colors scarf back in the day!

This version will still fit his costume perfectly, and the pattern works great with any color combination. If you’d like, choose your favorite house colors and knit along with me as I race to finish this fluffy, chunky scarf before the Halloween deadline. (Better photos to come once it’s done!)

Post-Halloween Update

I did it! It came right down to the wire, as far as time goes. I was tying up loose ends at 5 o’clock on Halloween evening, but I got it done! My son’s scarf turned out amazing. He got lots of compliments and everyone knew who he was trying to parody. Here is a little video of the trick-or-treat fun:

How this Chunky Striped School Colors Scarf is Made

This scarf is knit flat, turning after each row.

You will need to know how to:

• cast on,
• turn your work,
• make a knit stitch,
• bind off, and
• weave in loose ends on flat knits.

Materials

Two 129-yard (8 ounce) skeins of super bulky weight (No. 6) yarn* for your main color and (shown in “Tampa Spice” Hometown Super Bulky Yarn by Lion Brand)

One 129-yard (8 ounce) skein of super bulky weight (No. 6) yarn* for your secondary color (shown in “Madison Mustard” Hometown Super Bulky Yarn by Lion Brand)

• A 6-foot scarf uses about 258 yards (16 oz.) of Color 1 and 129 yards (8 oz.) of Color 2

Needles

US No. 13/9.0 mm straight knitting needles or 16-inch circular needles

Notions

Darning needle (for weaving in loose ends)

Gauge

12 stitches x 15 rows = 4 x 4 inches in Stockinette Stitch on No. 13 (9.0 mm) needles

School Colors Scarf Free Knitting Pattern

Instructions: Use the long tail cast on. Knit flat, turning after each row.

[With Color 1] Row 1: Cast on 22 stitches. (22 stitches) Turn.

Rows 2 – 24: k 22. (22 stitches). Turn.

[With Color 2] Rows 25 – 28: k 22. (22 stitches). Turn.

[With Color 1] Rows 29 – 34: k 22. (22 stitches). Turn.

[With Color 2] Rows 35 – 38: k 22. (22 stitches). Turn.

[With Color 1] Rows 39 – 58: k 22. (22 stitches). Turn.

Rows 59 – 264: Repeat Rows 25 – 58 x 8 or until scarf measures approximately 5 inches shorter than your desired length.

[With Color 1] 265 – 287: k 22. (22 stitches). Turn.

Row 289: Bind off loosely.

Cut yarn, leaving an 8-inch (20.32-cm) tail, and pull through. Weave in ends. Block if desired.

Printable School Colors Scarf knitting pattern PDF by Liz @PurlsAndPixels

Size Notes

This School Colors Scarf will be a 9-inch by 72-inch rectangle. You can make it shorter or longer if you wish; just add or remove repeats in rows 59-264.

Care

If you use the materials called for in the School Colors Scarf Free Knitting Pattern, your final product will be machine washable. To keep your scarf looking its best, hand wash or machine wash separately on delicate cycle in cold water. You may tumble dry on low heat or lay flat to dry.

©2024, Liz Chandler of PurlsAndPixels.

This pattern is for personal use, gifting, and charitable donation of completed items. You may also sell handmade items created using this pattern. Do not copy this pattern and distribute it. If you’d like to share the pattern, refer your friends to my website, purlsandpixels.com so they may obtain a copy.

If you find any errors or have any questions, email purlsandpixels@gmail.com and I will do my best to help.

I’d love to see your finished work! Tag your photos with @PurlsAndPixels on Twitter or Instagram.