Ribbed Scarf
With this pattern, you can create a cozy ribbed scarf. Alternate knits and purls to make thick and stretchy scarf. As you knit, you will see that the columns of knits and purls line up with one another to highlight the “V” or heart-shaped knit stitches.
Try customizing this pattern by choosing a different yarn color or material. While this scarf looks great in any solid color, you can spice it up with variegated (multicolored) yarn. Self-striping yarn is another way to add visual interest to this scarf. Experiment with different types of yarn material as well; merino wool and alpaca are soft and cozy choices. Just be sure to choose worsted weight yarn when making substitutions.
About This Free Ribbed Scarf Knitting Pattern
This simple ribbed scarf is an easy-level knitting pattern. You will need to know how to make a long-tail cast on, knit, purl, and bind off. If you are not familiar with these skills, find quick, free lessons in my Learn to Knit Guide.
Materials
You will need the following materials, which you can purchase at your local yarn shop or on Amazon.com via the affiliate links below:
Knitting Needles:
Long Circular Needles
36-inch (91 cm) long US No. 8 (5.0 mm) circular needle (or size needed to obtain gauge)
Or Straight Needles
9-inch (23 cm) long US No. 8 (5.0 mm) straight needles (or size needed to obtain gauge)
Yarn:
Two 315-yard (6 ounce) skeins of worsted weight yarn* (shown in Caron Simply Soft Yarn), in your choice of color.
- one standard scarf uses about 514.5 yards (9.8 oz.)
- one extra-wide scarf uses about 624.75 yards (11.9 oz.)
*Shown in Caron Simply Soft Yarn in “Pagoda,” “Iris,” and “Black.” Weights estimated with Caron Simply Soft yarn; other yarn weights may vary. Weight does not include gauge swatch. A 4×4 inch gauge swatch with a 2 row by 3 stitch border uses an additional 21 yards (0.4 oz.).
Tools:
A measuring tape and a darning needle.
Gauge
18 stitches x 24 rows = 4 x 4 inches in stockinette stitch on No. 8 (5.0 mm) needles. (Learn how to check your gauge here.)
Abbreviations
k = knit
p = purl
** = repeat the pattern between the asterisks
Instructions: Standard Ribbed Scarf
(7 inches x 6 feet or desired length)
Use the long-tail cast on method. Knit flat, turning after each row.
Row 1: Cast on 50 stitches. Turn.
Row 2: *k 1, p 1* x 25. (50 stitches) Turn.
Repeat Row 2 until scarf measures 6 feet or your desired length.
Bind off loosely in *k, p* pattern. Cut yarn, leaving an 8-inch tail, and pull through. Weave in ends. Block if desired.
Instructions: Extra-Wide Ribbed Scarf
(9 inches x 6 feet or desired length)
Use the long-tail cast on method. Knit flat, turning after each row.
Row 1: Cast on 64 stitches. Turn.
Row 2: *k 1, p 1* x 32. (64 stitches) Turn.
Repeat Row 2 until scarf measures 6 feet or your desired length.
Bind off loosely in *k, p* pattern. Cut yarn, leaving an 8-inch tail, and pull through. Weave in ends. Block if desired.
Print the Free Ribbed Scarf Knitting Pattern
Printable Ribbed Scarf Pattern PDF by Liz @PurlsAndPixels
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