Free knitting patterns for twisty and undulating scarves knit with regular yarn creating curves with stitches like short rows and lace. Many of the patterns are free. Updated 10/27/24
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Free Patterns
Spring Blossom Scarf
One skein scarf with garter stitch shaped with short rows that creates spiral ends. Uses one skein of Aran weight yarn. Designed by Yuko Fredrick.
Edisto Shawl
Free crescent shawlette that ends in twisting spirals knit with a 4 row repeat waffle stitch and 4 row repeat eyelets. Fingering weight yarn. Designed by Rachel Brockman.
Scallop Scarf
This gorgeous scarf is knit with individual shells so when it's assembled it creates a curvy and twisty scarf. Beautiful showcase for self-striping Worsted weight yarn. Designed by Bernat
Nessie Scarf
Fun one skein scarf with slightly curved shape and spiral ends knit in garter stitch and shaped with short rows. Uses one skein of Fingering weight yarn. Designed by Julia Zahle.
Undulate Scarf
Reversible scarf worked in wedge-shaped fan sections shaped with short rows to create a spiral shape. DK weight yarn. Designed by Mary Beth Kelso for Hobbii. A kit is also available.
More Free Patterns
Helix Scarf
Garter stitch scarf pattern with short-row ruffles on each side of a central strip that creates waves and twists. Lace weight yarn. Designed by Stephenie Gaustad.
Spiral Scarf
Garter stitch scarf with increases every few rows that cause the scarf to automatically twist around itself, creating the spiral look. Bulky weight yarn. Designed by Mary Maxim
Potato Chip Scarf
Barbara Aguiar’s easy scarf is knit with short rows in a 4 row repeat. Pictured project by SheepTricks. Great with multi-color yarn.
Round the Twist Scarf
Scarf knit with garter stitch shaped by short rows into semi-circles to make a twisty scarf. Designed by Frankie Brown. Aran weight yarn.
Easy Short Row Scarf
Worked in short rows of garter stitch that create natural ruffles and ripples that showcases color change yarn. Rated easy by Ravelrers. Designed by Lion Brand Yarn. Worsted yarn weights. Pictured projects by the designer and Okiecowgirl.
Patterns for Purchase
Curves and Corners Scarf
This reversible scarf is knitted in sections of mitred corners with a garter stitch ridge pattern and curves created using short row shaping in a rib and twisted stitch pattern. As the sections are worked and the scarf grows longer, it begins to curl. Chunky weight yarns. Designed by Emma Viningn.
Truffle Scarf
This scarf is constructed by attaching three different sizes of concave, oval shaped “leaves” to a stem, creating a cascading leafy effect that naturally twists and spirals. Super Bulky weight yarns. Designed by Anna Cohen.
Scalene Scarf
Scalene is an asymmetrically shaped, triangular scarf that features both horizontal and vertical keyholes for several styles of wear. 3 gauges to accommodate lace - worsted weight yarns. Designed by Carina Spencer.
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