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What you need
Soft knitting yarn of your choice
Knitting needles suitable for your yarn
Scissors
Yarn needle for weaving in ends
For a chunky, cozy scarf, use bulky yarn with larger needles. For a lighter scarf, use DK or worsted-weight yarn with matching needles.
Finished Size
The finished size will depend on your yarn, needle size, and how long you choose to knit the scarf.
To make the scarf longer, simply continue repeating the shaping rows until it reaches your preferred length.
Instructions
Instructions
Step 1: Cast On
Cast on 26 stitches.
Try not to cast on too tightly, as the scarf edges need a little softness and flexibility.
Step 2: Knit the First Row
Knit 1 row across all stitches.
This creates a neat starting edge for your scarf.
Step 3: Begin the Decrease Section
Decrease 2 stitches at the beginning and 2 stitches at the end of each row until you have 20 stitches remaining on your needle.
You will work this over 3 rows.
A simple way to do this is:
At the beginning of the row, work a decrease such as K2tog.
At the end of the row, work another decrease before the final stitches.
Continue shaping evenly so the scarf narrows from 26 stitches down to 20 stitches.
This creates the inward curve along the side of the scarf.
Step 4: Begin the Increase Section
Increase 1 stitch at the beginning and 1 stitch at the end of each row until you have 26 stitches on your needle again.
You will work this over 3 rows.
You can use your preferred increase method, such as knitting into the front and back of a stitch or making a new stitch near the edge.
This section widens the scarf back out and creates the rounded scallop shape.
Step 5: Repeat the Shaping Pattern
Repeat the decrease and increase sections until the scarf reaches your desired length.
The pattern repeat is:
Decrease from 26 stitches down to 20 stitches.
Increase from 20 stitches back up to 26 stitches.
Each repeat creates another shaped section along the edge of the scarf.
Keep checking the length as you go. For an adult scarf, you may want it long enough to wrap comfortably around the neck once or twice.
Step 6: Bind Off
When the scarf is the length you want, bind off all stitches.
Do not bind off too tightly. A loose bind-off will help the end of the scarf match the soft drape of the rest of the project.
Cut your yarn, leaving a tail, and weave in the ends with a yarn needle.
Finishing Tips
Lay the scarf flat and gently smooth it into shape.
Depending on the yarn you use, you may wish to lightly block the scarf to help the scalloped sides sit evenly. If using acrylic yarn, avoid too much heat. For wool or natural fibers, gentle wet blocking can help define the shaping beautifully.
You can also add fringe to the ends if you want a more decorative finish.
Pattern Notes
This scarf is very easy to customize. Cast on more stitches for a wider scarf or fewer stitches for a narrower one. Just remember to keep the shaping balanced on both sides.
The charm of this scarf comes from the repeated narrowing and widening, so don’t worry if each curve is not absolutely perfect. Once the scarf is worn, the texture and shaping will blend into a soft handmade look.
This is a quick and satisfying knitting project, ideal for gift-making, charity knitting, or using up a pretty yarn from your stash.
yes u knit ever row I could tell just by looking at the picture
A variation for this project: It makes a really good purse 🙂
yes you knit every row. I apologize for the error
looks like nice pat. But do you knit every row? Pattern doesn’t say.
Looks nice, except I’d try with less number of cast on sts.