Free Kids Snake Scarf Knitting Pattern – Easy Garter Stitch Scarf

If you are looking for a fun children’s scarf knitting pattern that is beginner-friendly but still has plenty of personality, this knitted snake scarf is such a cute one to try. It is worked in simple garter stitch, so there is no complicated stitch pattern to remember, but the shaping at the tail and head turns an ordinary scarf into a playful snake that kids will actually want to wear.
This is a great project for using a bright green yarn from your stash, though you could easily make a rainbow snake, a stripy snake, or even a soft pastel version for a younger child. Add embroidered eyes for a safer finish, or use buttons or beads for older children. The little red yarn tongue is the cheeky finishing touch — because really, what is a snake scarf without a tiny slither of sass?

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What you need

I used Lion Brand Jiffy about 6 oz, (Sport weight would work as well)
Needles: US 11 (8 mm)
Red yarn for tongue
Black yarn (embroider eyes), or Buttons/ Beads to sew on for eyes, whichever is preferred
Crochet hook for tongue, and sewing needle and thread or embroidery needle for eyes

Instructions

Stitches used:

k: knit

kfb: knit one in the front of loop and one in the back of the loop on the same stitch, an increase.

k2tog: knit 2 stitches together, a decrease.

Start Tail:

Cast on 3 stitches

Knit 5 rows

kfb, k, kfb (5 sts)

Knit 5 rows

k1, kfb, k1, kfb, k1 (7 sts)

Knit 5 rows

k1, kfb, k3, kfb, k1 (9 sts)

Knit 5 rows

k1, kfb, k5, kfb, k1 (11 sts)

Knit 5 rows

k1, kfb, k7, kfb, k1 (13 sts)

Knit until project measures around 42″ or desired length

Shape Neck:

k1, k2tog, k7, k2tog, k1 (11 sts)

k1, k2tog, k5, k2tog, k1 (9 sts)

k1, k2tog, k3, k2tog, k1 (7 sts)

Knit 2 rows

k1, kfb, k3, kfb, k1 (9 sts)

k1, kfb, k5, kfb, k1 (11 sts)

k1, kfb, k7, kfb, k1 (13 sts)

Knit 15 rows

Shape Snout:

k1, k2tog, k7, k2tog, k1 (11 sts)

Knit 3 rows

k1, k2tog, k5, k2tog, k1 (9 sts)

Knit 3 rows

k1, k2tog, k3, k2tog, k1 (7 sts)

Knit 1 row

k1, k2tog, k1, k2tog, k1 (5 sts)

Knit 1 row

Bind off.

* Embroider or sew on eyes. Take 3 pieces of red yarn double the desired length for the tongue. Fold yarn in half and pull through the middle of the snout with a crochet hook and pull ends through loop to make a tassel of 6 strings. Braid the strings to desired length, knot and cut ends. Weave in other ends of work, and enjoy! Ssssssss!

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