Triangle Scarf Knitting Pattern
Knit An Easy Triangle Scarf!
If you’ve been looking for a relaxing project to ease into the cooler months, you will love this triangle scarf knitting pattern. Triangle scarves are everywhere right now because they’re cozy, easy to style, and look beautiful with just about anything. I wanted to create a version that’s simple enough for confident beginners, but still interesting and satisfying to knit from start to finish.
The Essential Triangle Scarf Knitting Pattern
I named this scarf pattern The Essential Triangle Scarf because once you make one, you won’t want to leave the house without it (especially if you are cold intolerant like me!) The pattern is simple and worked flat from tip to tip, beginning with just five stitches. You’ll increase along one edge, and then decrease back down on the second half to mirror the triangle. The broken rib texture adds a classic, wearable look, and is so easy to knit (you just alternate rows of knitting each stitch with k1, p1 ribbing). You’ll also learn how to slip the last stitch of every row to give the ends a clean, polished finish.
This is one of those projects you’ll be addicted to knitting since you’ll see your work grow rapidly from just a few stitches to the full width (I’m speaking from experience because I had a hard time putting it down too!). Plus it’s also a great gift knit if you’re making handmade pieces for the holidays.
I’ve included everything you need below – materials, notes, and the full written pattern. So you can get your yarn ready and jump right in.
If you prefer to follow along visually, I’ve added a step-by-step video tutorial below with the pattern and on the Leelee Knits YouTube Channel (click on the following link to watch it on YouTube or scroll down to watch on this page): How to Knit a Triangle Scarf.
I hope you enjoy knitting this scarf as much as I did!
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The Essential Triangle Scarf Free Knitting Pattern
Materials:
You will need the following supplies to knit one scarf:
- 4 skeins (440 yards) Knit Picks Andean Treasure DK weight yarn
- Size 7/4.5mm knitting needles
- Scissors
- Tapestry/yarn needle (for weaving in ends)
Ad Free PDF File
The free knitting pattern for this triangle scarf is available right here on this page, as this site is sustained through ad support.
If you like things a little more streamlined, I’ve put together an ad-free, downloadable PDF version of the pattern. It’s perfect for easy printing and can be can be purchased through My Ravelry Store or by clicking the “Purchase PDF File” button to the right.
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.
Gauge
19 stitches, 20 rows = 4″ in stockinette stitch after blocking.
Finished Knit Triangle Scarf Measurements
This scarf has a wingspan of 75 inches and a depth of 21 inches after blocking.
Pattern Notes
This scarf is worked flat from tip to tip, beginning with just 5 stitches. You’ll increase along one edge to shape the first half of the triangle, then decrease along that same edge to mirror the shaping on the second half. Once the stitch count reaches 99, the shaping reverses to decrease back down to 5 stitches, completing the triangular shape.
The broken rib texture is created by alternating knit rows with rows of k1, p1 ribbing, while slipping the last stitch purlwise with the yarn held at the front on every row to form a smooth edge.
Abbreviations & Special Stitches
K: Knit.
P: Purl.
Cdi: Central double increase (increase one stitch to three stitches).
Cdd: Central double decrease (decrease three stitches to one stitch).
Sl1pwyif: Slip one stitch purlwise with yarn held at the front of your work.
St: Stitch.
How to Knit This Triangle Scarf – Video Tutorial
I made a quick video tutorial to guide you through knitting your triangle scarf. I recommend watching the video before you begin knitting your own scarf as it covers:
- An overview of how the scarf is knit.
- How to work an invisible central double increase to increase by two stitches.
- How to knit in the broken rib stitch pattern.
- How to work an invisible central double decrease to decrease by two stitches.
- How to slip the last stitch for a polished edge.
- How to finish your scarf with a neat cast-off in the broken rib pattern.
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Free Triangle Scarf Knitting Pattern
Cast on 5 sts using a long tail cast on and then continue to Increasing Rows.
Increasing Rows:
Row 1: K2, cdi, k1, sl1pwyif.
Row 2: *K1, p1; repeat from * to last st; sl1pwyif.
Row 3: K to last st, sl1pwyif.
Row 4: *K1, p1; repeat from * to last st; sl1pwyif.
Row 5: K to last 3 sts, cdi, k1, sl1pwyif.
Repeat rows 2-5 until you have 99 stitches and then work one more repeat of row 2.
Continue to Decreasing Rows.
Decreasing Rows:
Row 1: K to last 5 sts, cdd, k1, sl1pwyif.
Row 2: *K1, p1; repeat from * to last st; sl1pwyif.
Row 3: K to last st, sl1pwyif.
Row 4: *K1, p1; repeat from * to last st; sl1pwyif.
Repeat rows 1-4 until 7 sts remain. Then work one more repeat of row 1 to reduce stitch count to 5 sts and cast off in pattern. Finally, weave in loose ends and wet or steam block to measurements.
Pattern PDF File
I hope you enjoyed the free knitting pattern for my Essential Triangle Scarf.
If you’d like your own copy, the Ad-Free PDF file (which will be emailed to you automatically) can be purchased through Ravelry, or by clicking the “Purchase PDF File” button to the right.
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.
