Free knitting patterns for scarves that look the same on both sides. Updated 2/17/25
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Free Patterns
Brioche Basix Scarf
A great first brioche project, this reversible scarf is knit with two color brioche and finished with i-cord. Worsted weight yarn. Designed by Susanne Sommer. Pictured project by Oliviasherwood. Available in English and German
Outer Fast and Fun Scarf
Easy scarf knit in three colors with a 4 row repeat basketweave texture. It looks almost the same on both sides, so much so that I think the difference isn't noticeable. Super Bulky weight yarn. Designed by Spud and Chloe.
Lacy Shetland Scarf
Reversible lace scarf with a garter stitch background. Lace evergreen Trees of Life border a scarf of eyelet designs that echo the tops of the trees but look like snowflakes or flowers to me. Lace weight yarn. Designed by Kate Harvie.
Wiggly Scarf
The woven look pattern of this scarf creates a 3D look in just knit and purl stitches that looks great on both sides, though slightly different. Worsted weight yarn. Designed by Panka's Patterns.
Eric's Winter Scarf
Easy scarf knit with a completely reversible 12 row repeat basketweave texture that looks the same on both sides. I love the main texture think I would choose a different border than the ribbing in the pattern. Worsted weight yarn. Designed by Bonnie Nurnberger who says this is suitable for beginners.
Caswell Scarf
Reversible cable scarf knit with a 6 row repeat cable pattern. Designed to use up leftover yarn, it can be knit with one skein of any weight yarn (pictured in one skein DK yarn) though can be knit as long as you want. Designed by Janet Harvey.
This Way Up Scarf
Reversible scarf knit with a moss stitch chevron arrow pattern that looks great on either side. Rated easy by Ravelrers. Designed by Ann S. Bulky weight yarn.
Third Law Scarf
Reversible scarf knit with an 8 row repeat with cabled edges and a central cable. Designed by Edward Sosnoski. Worsted weight yarn.
Destello Scarf
Reversible garter stitch scarf with stripes and wavy shape made with short rows. Designed by Sarah E. Chapman. Sport weight yarn.
Cable It Up Scarf
Ribbed cables make this scarf reversible. 12 row repeat with 10 rows of ribbing and garter stitch and 2 cable rows. Designed by Aimee Pelletier. Bulky weight yarn.
Reversible Twisted Stitch Rivulet Scarf
Purl Soho’s reversible scarf features ribbed cables and twisted stitches that look the same on both sides. Pictured project by knotlinz
Reversible Asherton Scarf
This geometric tumbling blocks pattern looks the same on both sides. The geometric effect depends on how much you block it. It can look very sharp with blocking as in the pictured project or more wavy without much blocking. Designed by SmarieK. Pictured project by Carmela-Biscuit who also created a chart.
More Free Patterns
Reversible Chevron Scarf
Completely reversible stitch pattern looks the same on both sides. Designed by Debbie Seton. Rated easy by most Ravelrers
Sheesha Scarf
This scarf combines lace and texture in a simple, grid-like pattern with a six-row repeat worked over a multiple of 4 stitches. Rated very easy by Ravelrers. Designed by Sandhya S. Pictured project by Mrsdarth.
Ruggles Reversible Scarf
A 10 row repeat triangle texture stitch. The link to the pattern actually contains 3 patterns. This is the first. Designed by Catherine Wingate. Pictured projects by mdc550 and mgreen
Braid Cable Reversible Hiking Scarf
Designed by Jeanna Quinones
Reversible Garter Plaid Scarf
Reversible colorwork scarf knit in garter stitch stripes with plaid woven in with a needle at the ends of the scarf. Designed by Chuck Wilmesher for Skacel. 6” Wide x 72” Long
- Get the free knitting pattern
- Get the recommended Hikoo Llamor yarn on Amazon
- See more Plaid Knitting Patterns
Duo Columns Reversible Scarf
Lace columns frame a garter stitch section on this scarf. Designed by Quenna Lee for Knit Picks. Quick knit in bulky yarn on big needles.
Reversible Multidirectional Diagonal Scarf
Knit in garter stitch and short rows that shape the triangles this is perfect for showcasing variegated or sock yarns. Designed by Karen Baumer. Pictured projects by Godzilla and iknit4joy
- Get the free knitting pattern
- Get the Schoppel-Wolle Ambiente used in the first project on Amazon
- Get the Zauberball Crazy Yarn used in the second project on Amazon
Reversible Cabled Scarf
Ribbing and cables result in a squishy reversible scarf. Designed by Shannon Dunbabin
- Get the free knitting pattern
- See Ravelry page
- Get the recommended Cascade Yarns 220 Superwash Aran on Amazon
No Purl Ribbed Reversible Scarf
Knit with a 2-row repeat Cartridge Belt Rib stitch that uses slip stitches to create ribbing without purls. Designed by Purl Soho. Pictured project by HandSoOnKnits. 2 Sizes: 8 ½ inches wide x 64 (80) inches long. Rated easy by most Ravelrers
Lamar Scarf
Gale Zucker’s unisex scarf is a quick knit in super bulky yarn. Pictured project by oraxia
Loopy Lace Scarf
This scarf features a reversible 4-row repeat lace honeycomb stitch and a loop to keep it in place! Designed by Katie Harris. Pictured project by crumbgrubbers
Manitou Passage Reversible Scarf
Jen Nashville designed this completely reversible cable scarf.
Patterns for Purchase
Switch It Up Scarf
Fun, eye-catching scarf knit with two colors of fisherman’s rib stitches instead and it’s reversible. Quick knit in Super Bulky weight yarn. Designed by Courtney Flynn. A kit is also available.
Elysian Blanket Scarf
Reversible scarf with chevrons and diamonds textures looks almost cable-like but is achieved using only knits and purls for a satisfyingly addicting project that’s suitable for beginners according to the designer Alexandra Tavel of Two of Wands. Bulky weight yarn.
Mistral Scarf
Lace scarf that designer rates as easy to knit. Pattern directions include lots of color pictures, very detailed knitting instructions and definitions of stitches used, and NO CHARTS.
A Good Scarf
Easy reversible scarf knit with a one row repeat of garter stitch with a slip stitch column. Rated easy by Ravelrers. Sample knit in DK weight yarn. Designed by Barbara Benson
Get in Touch Scarf
An 8-row repeat stitch pattern creates a modern triangular design that is reversible! It looks exactly the same on both sides. Rated easy by Ravelrers. Designed by Fifty Four Ten Studio
Twigg Stitch
A new technique for reversible colorwork knitting with 10 knitting patterns from Vicki Twigg. NOT brioche, NOT double knitting, NO slipped stitches, yarn-overs, or knitting into the stitch below.
Reversible Super Scarf
Each of the six designs in Super Scarves to Knit from Leisure Arts is about 14 inches wide and 120 inches long. The designs by Lisa Gentry include Pebbles, Radiance, Regency, Reversible Cables, Chevron, and Mosaic.
Cable Scarf and Hat
Matching beanie and scarf knit in 2 colors and what looks like ribbed cable. It looks like it would be reversible even if you only did one layer on the scarf because of the ribbed cable. Quick knit in chunky yarn. Designed by Sirdar for Hayfield Bonus Chunky.
Stepping Stones Scarf
Reversible scarf knit with what looks like an 8 row repeat of twisted stitches. Quick knit in jumbo or super bulky weight yarn. Designed by Katrina Walser.
