Free knitting patterns for scarves knit with one skein of the recommended yarn. Many of the patterns are free. Updated 3/15/25
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Free Patterns
Gathered Scarf
Easy one skein scarf knit on the bias with gathered ruffles along length created by simply changing needle size. Uses one ball of the recommended Fingering weight yarn. Designed by Skacel Knitting.
Bulky Rib Mini Scarf
Easy quick scarf knit with an 2 row repeat Dimensional Rib stitch. Size About 6 1/2 x 39 in. (16.5 x 99 cm). Uses one ball of the recommended Super Bulky weight yarn. Designed by Lion Brand. A kit is also available.
Reversible Eyelet Cable Scarf
One ball scarf knit with an 8 row repeat lace and rope cable design. Just add an extra repeat for wider scarf. Uses one skein Fingering weight yarn. Designed by Cheryl Beckerich.
Secret Love Scarf
Cozy garter stitch scarf with lace border. The designer's "secret love" is garter stitch which is used beautifull in this scarf. Uses 100g one skein DK of fingering weight yarn. Designed by L Abinante.
Kimmeridge Shoulder Scarf
Small shawlette or triangular scarf knit with garter stitch that's a perfect showcase for variegated yarn. Uses 100g one skein DK weight yarn. Designed by Linda Moorhouse.
Open Lace Scarf or Cowl
Knit with a 4 row repeat, includes instructions for triangular scarf or rectangular cowl. Also includes instructions for making scarf slides like those pictured. Uses one skein or less of Fingering weight yarn. Designed by Deborah Tomasello.
The Simple Thing Scarf
Shawl-like scarf worked sideways in garter stitch rows with i-cord edges and starting and ending at a narrow tip. Easily adapted to knit it longer, shorter, wider or narrower from any desired amount of yarn. Pictured scarf used one skein (100g) of DK weight yarn. Designed by Melina Brell.
Path to Enlightenment Scarf
Lace scarf using a flowing 28 row repeat. Knit as many repeats as you want. Pictured scarf used one skein (100g) of Fingering weight yarn. Designed by Deborah Tomasello.
June is for Jag Scarf
Alternating sections of stockinette and mesh lace create an easy but visually interesting scarf. Uses one skein 230 - 250 yards (210 - 229 m) of Worsted weight yarn. Designed by Lorena Haldeman.
Busy Bee Scarf
I love the woven braided center of this scarf knit with a 4 row repeat bee stitch texture. Uses one skein (100g) of Fingering weight yarn. Designed by Deborah Tomasello.
More Free Patterns
Buninyong Scarf
Lace scarf with a reversible diamond or leaf lace pattern based on stocking stitch. Uses one skein (100g) of DK weight yarn. Designed by Georgie Hallam (tikki).
Flame Stitch Scarf
Scarf with stylish yet cozy wavy texture in 32 row repeat. Uses one skein of the recommended Worsted weight yarn (7 oz / 198 g). Designed by Bernat.
Basketweave Scarf
Easy scarf with a 12 row repeat basketweave texture. Uses one skein of the recommended Aran weight yarn (7 oz / 198 g). Designed by Sarah Blalock.
Forza Scarf
One skein lace scarf with lace ends. Uses one skein of Sport weight yarn. Designed by Laura Nelkin.
Lace Scarf
Lace scarf knit with a 2 row repeat. Uses one 100g skein of aran weight yarn. Cotton Lace Scarf designed by Lion Grand.
Heritage Wavy Scarf
Lace scarf with wavy zigzag lace border. Uses one 100g skein of fingering weight yarn. Designed by Betty Balcomb.
Fiddlehead Fern Scarf
A 6 row repeat creates layers of raised swirls that are equally beautiful on the front and back of the scarf, reminiscent of ferns. Uses one 100g skein of fingering weight yarn (the pictured sample used 2 50g skeins). Designed by Deborah Tomasello.
Wild Rose Scarf
This easy scarf is perfect for that single skein of hand-dyed yarn in your stash. Knit sideways with eyelet rows and finished with fringe. Uses one skein 100g of fingering weight yarn. Web pattern is free. A printable pdf is available for purchase. Designed by Yay For Yarn .
- Get the free knitting pattern - Web version - scroll to bottom of target page
- Purchase a printable pdf
Twig Lace Scarf
A 12 row repeat lace pattern creates a stylish one skein scarf. Uses one skein 300-400 yards of fingering weight yarn. Designed by Amanda Weir.
Step Right Up Scarf
This easy colorful one skein scarf is knit with a 2 row repeat that creates a zigzag that showcases gradient yarn as well as creating a naturally wavy edge. Uses one skein 100 grams of fingering weight yarn. Designed by Carrolldj of Darn Knit Anyway. There's also a crochet version included in pattern
- Get the free knitting pattern
- Get the pictured Step Right Up Impressionist Gradient yarn (dyed to order)
Ribbon Scarf
Pretty and practical, this scarf is knit in the round in a long tube with pointed ends and can be worn a variety of ways. Uses one skein of fingering weight yarn. Designed by Purl Soho.
Patterns for Purchase
Scotch Mist Scarf
One skein Argyle-inspired diamond lace scarf. Pictured scarf used one skein of fingering weight yarn. Designed by Meg Gadsbey
Wyvern Scarf
One skein scarf knit with a center cabled panel with vertical eyelets. Pictured scarf used one skein of DK weight yarn. Designed by Melissa Martinez
Ondine Scarf
One skein lace scarf with i-cord border. The pattern is entirely written and the charts are in appendices for those who wish. Uses one skein of Fingering weight yarn. Designed by Dilia Lemaitre
Kelly Keyhole Scarf
Pull through scarf knit with a cable and lace design. Uses one skein of worsted weight yarn. Designed by Emily J. Designs - Girlpower Knits
Redfern Scarf
This gorgeous scarf is knit in a beautiful fern lace stitch, worked on the bias for a great drape. Pattern is written and charted. Uses one skein of Fingering weight yarn. Designed by Emily J. Designs - Girlpower Knits
Adornment Scarf
Reversible diamond lace scarf suitable for all weights of yarn. It is easily resized by adding or removing lace repeats. Pictured scarf used one skein of Worsted weight yarn. Designed by Heather Grant
- See more pics and get the knitting pattern on Lovecrafts
- Get the recommended Malabrigo Yarn Worsted yarn
Ruffle Keyhole Scarf
Cozy neck warmer with ruffled ends, knit with super squishy in 1x1 ribbing, with a keyhole loop to keep the scarf around your neck. Uses less than one skein of sock fingering weight yarn. Designed by Emily Johannes
Twiggy Skinny Triangle Scarf
This scarf is designed to have less bulk around the shoulders, a lower drape around the neck and long ends for a fabulous dangle than a traditional shawl scarf. This scarf is slightly asymmetrical and will not be a perfect triangle. Designed by ohmay who also sells finished scarves. Fingering weight yarn.
