A Cozy Blanket Scarf For Fall
This knit blanket scarf pattern is the ultimate in cozy! It is the perfect accessory for long winter walks, or even to wrap yourself up in when lazing around the house on a chilly late winter day.
I created this scarf to be cozy, classic, stylish, and of course fun to knit! The pattern incorporates a broken rib stitch, and instead of a simple rectangular scarf, I decided to taper off the ends by gradually increasing at the beginning, and then decreasing at the end. The tapered ends not only add style, but they can also be easily tucked in after you’ve wrapped yourself up!
What is the Broken Rib Knit Stitch?
Broken rib stitch is a super easy, textured knit stitch that’s created by alternating rows of knit and purl stitches, much like traditional ribbing, but with a slight variation that “breaks” the uniformity of the rib pattern. What you do is knit an entire row and then follow it with a row of 1×1 rib (knit one, purl one). The result is a textured fabric that’s less stretchy than regular ribbing but still has a nice, subtle structure.
This stitch is perfect if you’re looking to add some subtle detail without overcomplicating things. I love using it for for scarves, blankets, and even hats, to give them a bit more visual interest while keeping the knitting process easy peasy. Plus, because it’s less elastic than standard ribbing, it lies flatter, making it the perfect stitch for a cozy blanket scarf!
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Materials:
- 6 Skeins (660 yards) of Knit Picks Wool of the Andes Worsted Weight Yarn in Dove Heather.
- Size 10.5 (6.5 mm) straight or circular knitting needles.
- Scissors.
- Yarn needle for weaving in ends.
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Size:
100“ wide (side to side) X 15.5“ deep (top to bottom).
Gauge:
20 stitches, 19 rows = 4 inches in pattern stitch (broken rib stitch).
Abbreviations:
K: Knit.
P: Purl.
KFB: Knit in the front and back of the stitch (increase).
PM: Place stitch marker.
Pattern Notes:
This blanket scarf is knit from end to end using the knit broken rib stitch. It begins with just five stitches, with increases along one edge to gradually widen the piece to 15.5 inches. Once the desired width is reached, the scarf is worked flat for 27 inches. To complete the design and maintain symmetry, decreases are made along the same edge, tapering it back down to five stitches.
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Pattern:
Cast on 5 stitches (long tail cast on).
Row 1 (Right Side): K2, P1, K2 (5 stitches).
Row 2: K2, KFB, K2 (increase one stitch = 6 stitches).
Row 3: K2, K1, P1, K2.
Row 4: K3, KFB, K2 (increase one stitch = 7 stitches).
Row 5: K2, P1, K1, P1, K2.
Row 6: Knit to last 3 stitches, KFB, K2 (increase one stitch).
Row 7: K2, *K1, P1; repeat from * to last 2 stitches, K2.
Row 8: Knit to last 3 stitches, KFB, K2 (increase one stitch).
Row 9: K2, *P1, K1; repeat from * to last 3 stitches, P1, K2.
Repeat rows 6-9 until you have a total of 73 stitches. Work will measure 36.5 ” X 15.5” at this point. This ends the increasing section of the scarf.
Repeat the following two rows until you have knit 27 more inches:
Row 1: Knit all stitches.
Row 2: K2, *P1, K1; repeat from * to last 3 stitches, P1, K2.
At this point we start decreasing to finish off the scarf. Repeat the following 4 rows until you have 7 stitches remaining:
Row 1: Knit to last 4 stitches, K2Tog, K2 (decrease one stitch).
Row 2: K2, *K1, P1; repeat from * to last 2 stitches, K2.
Row 3: Knit to last 4 stitches, K2Tog, K2 (decrease one stitch).
Row 4: K2, *P1, K1; repeat from * to last 3 stitches, P1, K2.
Complete the following 4 rows and then continue to finishing.
Row 1: K3, K2Tog, K2 (decrease one stitch = 6 stitches).
Row 2: K2, K1, P1, K2.
Row 3: K2, K2Tog, K2 (decrease one stitch = 5 stitches).
Row 4: K2, P1, K2.
Finishing:
Cast off, weave in loose ends, and wet or steam block so that scarf lays flat.
Pattern PDF File
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Thank you so much for your support! It means the world to me, and I’m beyond grateful to be able to share my passion with you all.
One Response
This pattern looks very simple, the only problem I see is kfb, need to work more on this stitch.just wondering is there another type stitch to use?? Thanks for help and sharing this lovely pattern..