Knit Your Own Easy Harry Potter Scarf!
My daughter is super obsessed with Harry Potter right now. With halloween coming up, you can probably guess that her costume choice this year is to dress up as Hermione. I was so pumped to hear this because it gave me the opportunity to make her, her very own Gryffindor scarf and share my Harry Potter Scarf pattern with you!
Choosing the Perfect Gryffindor Yarn Colors
The yarn that I chose to work with is Knit Picks Wool of the Andes in the colors Caution and Cranberry. These are the closest matching yarn colors I could find to the actual Gryffindor House colours, and I can’t get over the stitch definition and durability of this yarn. Plus I just love how 100% wool is hands-down the coziest choice for staying warm!
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How To Knit Your Harry Potter Scarf
This Harry Potter scarf pattern is worked on circular needles, which lets you knit it as one continuous tube. I chose this design for a few reasons. First and foremost, our Canadian winters can be extremely cold. Knitting the scarf in the round creates a double layer of fabric, making it extra thick and cozy for bundling up!
The second reason is that stockinette stitch tends to curl at the edges, so knitting the scarf this way helps it lay flat, so no curling corners to worry about. And finally, by knitting in the round, you get to just knit every row without switching to purls when you turn your work, like you would when knitting flat. So much easier and faster!
Basically, you’re knitting one long, cozy tube. After casting off, you simply seam the ends shut and add some tassels with a crochet hook! If you’ve never added tassels to a scarf before, don’t worry, it’s not very difficult at all. The pattern includes photos to walk you through it.
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Harry Potter Scarf – Free Pattern
To make one scarf you’ll need the following materials:
- 16″ US 8 / 5mm circular knitting needles
- Knit Picks Wool of the Andes worsted weight yarn in the following colours:
- Color A: Cranberry – 440 yards
- Color B: Caution – 440 yards
- Stitch Marker
- Scissors
- Yarn Needle
- Crochet Hook to attach tassels
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Gauge
4.5 stitches = 1 Inch in stockinette stitch.
Scarf Measurements:
Finished scarf measure 7.5 ” Wide X 64″ Long.
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Harry Potter Scarf Free Pattern Instructions
Step 1: CAST ON STITCHES
This Harry Potter scarf is worked in the round to create a very long tube.
Using circular needles and Color A, cast on 70 Stitches using a long tail cast on. Then place the stitch marker to mark the beginning of the round and join being careful not to twist your work.
Step 2: KNIT IN STOCKINETTE STITCH
Knit in stockinette stitch for 20 rounds by knitting every stitch.
When you knit in the round, you’re always working on the “right side” of the fabric, so there’s no need to turn your work. Since stockinette stitch is created by knitting the right side and purling the wrong side, knitting every round means you never need to purl.
Once you’ve knit 20 rounds in Color A, switch to Color B and work 20 more rounds in stockinette stitch with Color B.
Continue this pattern (alternating 20 rounds of Color A and Color B) until you have 10 blocks of Color A and 9 Blocks of Color B.
Step 3: CAST OFF AND BLOCK
Cast off your stitches and lay the scarf flat to block (you don’t have to block your scarf, but it can make the stitches look more even). If you need help with blocking, my guide to Blocking Your Knitting walks you through everything you need to know.
Then seam the two open ends shut with your yarn needle.
STEP 4: ATTACH TASSELS
Attach tassels to each end in alternating colours. For each tassel:
- Cut three pieces of yarn (about 10-12 inches long) and hold them together.
- Fold the strands in half and pull them through the scarf edge (about 1 inch) with a crochet hook. This will create a loop with your hook at the centre.
- Pull the tail ends through the loop to knot them into place.
- Trim the tassels so that they are all the same length.
And that is it! You now have your very own cozy Harry Potter Scarf, that you knit all by yourself! Who needs a wand when you’ve got knitting needles?
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I hope you enjoyed knitting this scarf.
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16 Responses
Hi, I’m new at knitting and started this project. How do you see up the ends once finished. I’ve tried searching for a tutorial but can’t seem to find one. Any advice would be most appreciated!
Hi Tracie, there’s no real technique that I know of. I just line up the stitches and sew them together lol. Its okay if its not perfect, the tassels will cover it up 🙂
Where oh where did you find the Gryfindor crest to sew on the scarf??? My scarf is almost finished and I want to put the crest on it before I start another one.
HI Carol, you can purchase them on Amazon: https://www.amazon.ca/s?k=gryffindor+patch&crid=3T77BT529350E&sprefix=gry%2Caps%2C237&ref=nb_sb_ss_i_6_3
Thank you so much for this pattern. I’m wondering if I place a purl stitch at the beginning and halfway mark to mock a seam if it would lay better. Did you find that this method caved the knitting into a roll? And do you think my idea would be good to use?
That is a great idea Peggy! I didn’t find any issue with it caving into a roll because it is quite long. Also when you sinch the ends together it lays flat nicely.
Is this scarf ok for an 8 year old as far as width and length?
Hi Patty, yes it should be perfect!
Hi my daughter is a fan of Harry Potter but would appreciate the Ravenclaw knitted scarf do you have a pattern I could purchase ?
Hi Marie, No I’m sorry I do not have a Ravenclaw scarf pattern at the moment
You could actually use this pattern and just switch the colors to Ravenclaw colors, that’s what I’m doing for the different scarves for people who like different houses.
Any chance you’ll be doing a hat to match?
Sorry, no plans for a hat to match this year – but I will keep it in mind for the fall of 2021
Do you have instructions for a matching adult scarf. How many extra stitches? Still 20 rows of each color? What length for the body. Materials needed?
Scarf for my grandson is great.
Hi Karen, this scarf would be a great size for an adult as well. You could add a few more stitches to widen it if you like.
Knitting in the round instead of knit/purl flat & having to sew the edge is genius! 🤩