I have named this chunky knit scarf pattern, The Ultimate Knitted Scarf, because that is exactly what it is! With two kids in hockey, I spend a lot of my time bundled up in layers of warm, not always flattering arena friendly attire. And now that we are beginning another season of me freezing my bum off, I decided to knit a scarf for myself that would not only keep me warm and cozy, but also be luxuriously soft and stylish. I chose an uncomplicated pattern stitch too, so that I could knit while watching TV.
This beginner friendly pattern creates a stylish, cozy, soft, warm, beautiful infinity scarf that is the perfect length to wrap around your neck exactly three times. I know that I’ll be wearing it all season long – and if you are looking to make the ultimate knitted scarf as well, try out the pattern and let me know what you think in the comments below!
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The Ultimate Knitted Scarf Pattern
Materials:
- US 17 (12.0 mm) Straight Knitting Needles
- 330 yards of bulky weight yarn
- Scissors
- Tapestry/Yarn Needle
Choosing Yarn to Knit this Scarf
I wrote the pattern for Knit Picks Biggo bulky weight yarn which has to be the softest bulky weight yarn I have found to date. Unfortunately Biggo has been discontinued, but worry not, I’ve listed a few alternative yarns that are bulky with a bit of stretch that are perfect for this scarf pattern.
- Berocco Vintage Chunky
- Knit Picks Wool of the Andes Bulky
- James C. Brett Chunky with Merino
- Berocco Comfort Chunky
Gauge:
3 stitches = 1” in stockinette stitch
Sizes:
One Size/Adult.
Abbreviations:
K: Knit
P: Purl
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Pattern:
This scarf is knit flat on straight knitting needles. If you’d like to alter the width, cast on a multiple of 4 plus 3 stitches.
Cast on 31 stitches.
Row 1: K1; *K2, P2; repeat from * to last two stitches; K2.
Row 2: K1; *P2, K2; repeat from * to last two stitches; P1, K1.
Repeat rows 1 and 2 until scarf measures 72 inches (or 36 inches folded in half). This will take just under 3 hanks of the yarn, leaving enough for finishing.
Cast off in pattern.
Fold scarf in half and sew together the cast on and cast off ends to form an infinity scarf.
Weave in all loose ends.
27 Responses
Thank you very much for your generous sharing of this scarf pattern ! I am so looking forward to starting it, especially now that the weather is cooling, my favourite time of year.
Its mine too Christa! Enjoy 🙂
Thank you so much for your patterns! This does indeed look like the Ultimate (and easy) Knit Scarf.
You’re so welcome! 🙂
Gorgeous scarf – thank you for sharing this pattern. You’ve inspired me to give this a try and hopefully create beautiful a few beautiful gifts. I am mesmerized by your knitting kneedles!! Where can I get some – their color will make working with black yarn more fun!!
Hi Irene! You’re so welcome! The needles are from knitpicks.com but unfortunately they have discontinued the square ones!
.I was overjoyed to find your pattern in my inbox yesterday, as I’m a rather new continental knitter, but have caught on rather well, after crocheting for years. Can’t wait to get going on this and believe I’ll be making several as gifts for Christmas.
So glad to hear! I’m sorry I’m a bit behind in responding to comments! Enjoy!
Hi this scarf looks really nice but I’m having trouble with the pattern (I’m brand new to knitting!). By the looks of the pattern the knits and purls should be lining up so you knit the knits and purl the purls to make the ribbing pattern? However I can’t seem to make sense of that from the pattern because I seem to be knitting purls and vice versa from it. I’ve tried writing it out but that still happens (Ks in one row with a P in the next). Could someone please clarify this? Thanks so much!
Hi Vanessa, This is a variation on a ribbed stitch. The knits and purls will not line up every time but keep going and you will see it come together.
I crochet all my life, but I’m so impressed with many beautiful knitting designs I started to learn how to knit.
Your pattern is excellent for beginners, and it motivates me to knit it, since I learned about ‘knit’ and ‘purl’.
Thank you Dear for sharing this pattern, love the look of your scarf!
Knitting hugs!
You are so welcome Ada! Glad to hear that you are enjoying the patterns 🙂
I love your patterns! Thank you for sharing and being so inspirational! For this scarf could I use size 15 needles instead of the size 17? Thanks for your help.
Hi Mary, yes I think that should be fine. The scarf may be a bit narrower so maybe add a few stitches.
You’ll know I new by my question. To me your first line says k3, p2 and so on. Is the * just mean leaving out the k1 for the rest of the row? So it’s k2, p2 till the end where you have the last 2 k stitches. Just wanted to make sure… Thanks for the pattern!
Hi Nancy, yes that is correct! The * is where the repeat starts.
Hi thank you for the wonderful scarf but can it not be joined to make a infinity scarf ad not a fan of them.
Hi Denise, yes you can definitely leave it unjoined 🙂
Hi, I love this scarf! After looking at your pattern I was wondering if this could be knitted on circular needles to make an infinity scarf. I’m fairly new at knitting and have only knitted one other scarf on circular needles, but thought this pattern might work. What do you recommend?
Hi Tori, you could just knit it long and then seam the ends together. Sine the stitch goes horizontally across this scarf, if you tried to knit it in the round it would look different (stitch pattern would be vertical).
Ohhh, I’m glad I asked. Thank you!
Thank you so much for sharing. I look forward to knitting the scarf
Love this and will use a three needle bind off in pattern to join. Just found your blog. Ordered yarn to make some of your patterns!
Hi Diane! So glad to hear! Enjoy the patterns 🙂
Aloha- I’m just about finished knitting this gorgeous and easy Ultimate knitted scarf in charcoal gray, thick and quick yarn. I can’t believe how beautiful the pattern is using only knit and purl. I’m knitting the regular scarf 72″ for my nephew in Norway- he’s 6’2″ so I think he’ll love the scarf as well as the warmth and length. Thanks again.
You are so welcome Inga! I’m so happy to hear that you enjoyed the pattern!
I was just browsing….so glad I came across this easy scalf pattern…this will be my next project…Thank you for sharing.