Free knitting patterns for scarves knit with mixed stitches and textures. Many of the patterns are free. Updated 9/19/24
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Free Patterns
Learn-to-Knit Scarf
This sampler scarf is a great first knitting project according to the designer who used it for a class. It starts out with garter stitch, followed by 6 simple gansey style textures combining only knit and purl stitches. Aran weight yarn. Designed by Jennifer Turmel.
You CAN Do It Sampler Scarf
Inspired by a walk in the woods, this sampler scarf including stitches like Chevron Seed Stitch, Corded Rib, Little Flower Eyelet Lace, Basket Weave, and more. Worsted weight yarn. Designed by Jean Barresi.
Flower Garden Scarf
Lace sampler scarf based on the real garden plan of the designer's grandmother with sections for tulips, roses, lavender, trellis, fruit trees, vegetable plot, and grass. Lace weight yarn. Designed by Clothesline Designs.
Foothills Sampler Scarf
Nine different stitch patterns separated with garter ridges creates a gorgeous fun sampler scarf. All 9 stitch patterns look good on the reverse side as well. Worsted weight yarn. Designed by Vikki Perkins.
Cable Sampler Scarf
Sampler scarf with 12 cable patterns that could be knit one a month. You can also use the patterns for 12 cloths, 12 blanket squares, and more. DK weight yarn. Designed by Cécile Mouton.
Abbey Road Patchwork Scarf
Sampler scarf knit with 4 different fair isle patterns including a zigzag with diamonds, diagonal stripes, diamonds, and checkerboard x. Designed for 8 colors, it's a great stash buster for Aran weight yarn. Designed by Spotlight Australia.
The Road Scarf
Sampler scarf with textures inspired by paths and streets including Basket Weave, Mesh Stitch, Sugar Cubes, and Seed Stitch. Worsted weight yarn. Designed by Michelle Edwards. Pictured project by KerriSan
Barbizon Lace Scarf
Sampler scarf with sections of Arrow Lace, Rib Lace, Horseshoe Lace, and Seed Stitch. I think you could knit this in a lighter weight for a summer scarf. Bulky weight yarn. Designed by Lion Brand Yarn
More Free Patterns
To-Ji Scarf
Sampler scarf with sections of Lace Chevron, Seed Stitch, Seeded Rib Check, and Drop Stitch. Sport weight yarn. Designed by Brenda York of Berroco
Sampler Scarf
This textured scarf is made of repeats of 6 different stitch panels of simple knit and purl patterns, including triangles, stripes, moss stitch, etc.
Texture Mix Scarf
Scarf with alternating sections of textures in knit and purl stitches including Diamond, Basketweave, and Diagonal pattern. Approx 13" x 84" (33 x 213.5 cm). Designed by Yarnspirations. Bulky weight yarn.
- Get the free PDF VERSION knitting pattern at Yarnspirations
- Get the recommended Patons® Alpaca Blend yarn
Chappelle Gardens Scarf
Easy sampler style scarf includes 10 different stitch patterns. Great learning project for new knitters. Uses one skein 290 - 320 yards (265 - 293 m) Worsted weight yarn. Designed by Tracy Lynn.
Pelham Bay Scarf
Sampler scarf knit with knit with five different blocks of texture and colors. Great for stash-busting DK weight yarn. Designed by Irina Poludnenko
Magnificent Striped Scarf
Striped lace scarf knit with lace sections and feather and fan striped ends. Designed for at least 5 colors, it's great for stash-busting. Sport weight yarn. Designed by Chavie Fiszer
RPG / D&D Adventurer Scarf
Create a custom scarf for your D&D or RPG character with this sampler of six stitches based on different aspects (ability scores) of a character with lengths of stitch patterns depending on the score for the character. Strength is knit with Basket Stitch, Dexterity Purl and Garter Stripes, Constitution Squares, Intelligence Parallelogram Tile, Wisdom Stockinette Diamond, Charisma Double Moss Diamond. Makes the perfect gift for the gamer in your life, or an accessory to show off to your favorite tabletop RPG character. Worsted weight yarn. Designed by Katie Applebee
Patterns for Purchase
Crazy Quilt Scarf
Versatile stash buster scarf with slipped stitch colorwork knit on the diagonal, with an i-cord edging. bulky weight yarn. Designed by Frankie Alcorn
Spofford Scarf
Beautiful, versatile scarf featuring a variety of texture stitches that knits up quickly using bulky weight yarn. Designed by GreenSpun Designs
Sampler Super Scarf
This cozy scarf features 11 sections and 7 different stitch patterns. Finished measurements are 12″ x 77″ plus fringe.
Lace Sampler Scarf
One of the 12 patterns in I Can’t Believe I’m Lace Knitting (available in print or digital download). Patterns include shawls, baby blankets, sweaters, and more.
