Scarves are a fabulous accessory all year round. Learn how to knit a scarf for winter, spring, summer or fall with these simple knitting scarf patterns.
By Carole DeVos-Callert, from the February 2023 issue
Rose Patch is a reversible winter scarf wishing for spring. Knit in the round to create a double layer, each “patch” is built on the previous one in the stranded colorwork method. The scarf combines three graphic patchwork designs: a rose, veins of the leaves and thorns because, just as in life, you can’t have a rose without a few thorns!
View ProjectBy Jane Howarth, from the February 2023 issue
Drawing inspiration from pashminas, this ever-so-slightly oversized scarf lets you add a stylish and light extra layer. It’s easy to make and so easy to wear. Worked entirely in stockinette and seed stitch, this design is great for beginners and may just tempt an experienced crocheter to give knitting a try!
View ProjectBy Emily Dormier, from the February 2022 issue
This quick and cozy scarf is the perfect accessory for any beginner knitter. This reversible simple shifting ribbed pattern incorporates only knit and purl stitches to create a texture just as simple as a rib, but with a little more visual intrigue. The shifting lines appear to be on a bias without the need for increases or decreases and are subtly hidden in the plush texture of the yarn. Whether you want a smaller stylish accessory or a longer scarf to bundle up with in the winter, this expeditious project can be made with just one ball of yarn.
View ProjectBy Sarah Dawn, from the February 2022 issue
If you’re in need of a quick and easy scarf pattern and you want to try out the trendy and classic Fisherman’s Rib, Caley is the scarf for you. The vertical stripes and two-color rib that’s reversible is easy to love and easy to knit while watching TV.
View ProjectBy Adinda Hening, from the October 2021 issue
Caylen is a project to work on while you listen to your favorite show. The cable repeat is easy to memorize and the length can be customized to your linking. Wear it as a regular scarf or button it up and transform it to an infinity scarf — the choice is yours!
View ProjectBy Kimberly Kalnoki, from the August 2021 issue
This lovely scarf is reversible with wrapped cluster puff stitches set against a background of marled seed stitch. This particular pattern has the puff stitches arranged in diagonal accent stripes, but they can easily be rearranged into an all-over pattern, horizontal stripes or any design that the knitter chooses. The pink and cream yarns create a soft, subtle contrast between the puff stitches and the textured background, but it would be simple to achieve a bolder look by using colors that contrast more strongly. The selvedge stitches of the scarf are worked as twisted slip-stitches for neat edges and the twisted fringe is added with a crochet hook after knitting for a decorative finish.
View ProjectBy Jayalakshmi M H, from the June 2021 issue
Rosado is a light scarf with delicate eyelet details on the ends. This scarf is the answer to cool summer morning walks and evening moonlit strolls. With a clean and elegant look, this scarf is bound to become a daily wear in your wardrobe when paired with your tee, tank, or evening dress. The scarf is highly customizable based on the yarn amount you have on hand and makes for a great one-skein project!
View ProjectBy Rita Taylor, from the February 2021 issue
Blocks of lace in muted jewel tones come together in this scarf that is warm and fun to twirl. Color blocking is made fun by working a lovely lace stitch throughout the entire scarf and finished off with chunky tassels.
View ProjectBy Anjali M, from the February 2021 issue
Tie dye is back and we wanted to get in on the fun. While there are a variety of painted and variegated yarns that provide a “tie dye” effect when knitted up, this scarf is different. What makes this scarf special is that it’s actually tie dyed! Knit the simple scarf first, then tie dye it using traditional twisting and tying techniques. The result is a scarf that is uniquely yours.
View ProjectBy Kimberly Kalnoki, from the February 2021 issue
This eye-catching, color block scarf is knit in a bias garter stitch and the result is a completely reversible accessory that is fun and meditative to make. The zigzag stitch pattern doesn’t require any complicated techniques to achieve its striking look — just the use of simple short rows, increases and decreases. Extremely versatile and easy to customize, this pattern works well with virtually any yarn, especially gradient and hand-dyed yarns, since bias garter stitch is the perfect canvas to display color variations to the greatest possible effect.
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