Free knitting patterns for scarves knit with one skein of the recommended yarn. Many of the patterns are free. Updated 11/3/23
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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.
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.
More Free Patterns
Easy Crest of a Wave Baktus
Reversible scarf or shawlette knit in garter stitch with the lacework edge included in the main body pattern, not knitted on as an additional edging. Uses one skein of fingering weight yarn. Rated easy by Ravelrers. Designed by Jan Henley. Great with multi-colored yarn. Pictured projects by the designer and KimDM
- Get the free knitting pattern
- Get the madelinetosh Tosh Merino Light yarn used in KimDM's scarf (44 shades)
Super Simple Rib and Lace
Beginner level easy scarf knit with a 2 row repeat with buttons to hold in place, but no button holes to make! Uses just one skein 187 yards (171 m) of Aran weight yarn. Great showcase for multicolor yarn. Designed by Marly Bird
Hazy Wave Scarf
Zigzag stripe scarf with options to knit in the round (reversible) or knit flat in a 6 round/row repeat. Worsted weight yarn. Designed by Leila Tricote.
Ribbed Wrap Scarf
Easy scarf with a slit opening to slip end through and keep scarf in place. Knit in a 2 row repeat with one skein of Super Bulky weight yarn. Designed by Lion Brand
Palmer Scarf
Easy lace scarf in two sizes knit with a 4 row repeat Arrowhead Lace pattern. Sizes Length (excluding Fringe): 60 (80)”. Uses one or two skeins (depending on size) 350 - 630 yards (320 - 576 m) of Fingering weight yarn. Designed by Rachel Brockman for Universal Yarn. Rated easy by designer.
Patterns for Purchase
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.
