Knitting patterns for scarves with keyholes or other openings to help them stay in place. Most patterns are free.
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Free Patterns
Berry Scarf
Easy stay put bow tie scarf knit with bobble and knot details. Sizes Kids, Adults. Uses one skein 150 - 200 yards (137 - 183 m) of Worsted weight yarn. Designed by Ayeong Son.
Zennia Scarf
Scarf knit in garter stitch with built-in holes to keep the scarf in place. Uses one skein 460 - 480 yards (421 - 439 m) of recommended fingering weight yarn. Great showcase for gradient or self-striping yarn. Designed by Elisabeth Drumm.
Miss Marple Scarf
Easy scarf that stays around your neck by using the keyhole and a wide middle section to keep shoulders warm and create a little collar. Rated easy by Ravelrers. Worsted weight yarn. Designed by SusanneS-vV. Pictured project by designer and Crafterlyn
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
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
Cushy Cable Reversible Scarf or Loop
Two color brioche cable reversible scarf with a button so you can loop round your neck and hold in place. Worsted weight yarn. Designed by Marcy New for skacel
Shaded Keyhole Scarf
Easy keyhole scarf with opening to slip end through and keep scarf in place knit flat in a 2 row repeat. Great showcase for multicolor yarn. Quick knit in Bulky weight yarn. Designed by Meli Hu for Lion Brand
Keyhole Scarf and Hat Set
Easy scarf and hat, both knit flat in a 2 row repeat garter rib. Scarf has a hole to slip end through to keep scarf in place. Quick knit in Super Bulky weight yarn. DeAIRE 2117 designed by Plymouth Yarn
More Free Patterns
Chunky Ascot Scarf
Easy keyhole scarf knit flat in a 2 row repeat Garter Rib with opening to slip end through and keep scarf in place. Quick knit in Super Bulky weight yarn. Designed by Margery Winter for Lion Brand
Tauri Keyhole Scarf
Easy garter stitch neckwarmer scarf knit flat with a stockinette key hole to slip end through to keep scarf in place. Uses one skein 153 yards (140 meters) of Aran weight yarn. Designed by Berroco Design Team
Snappy Slit Scarf
Easy scarf in a 2 row repeat Broken Rib with key hole opening to slip end through and snaps to keep scarf in place. Versatile scarf that can be styled several ways. Super Bulky weight yarn. Designed by Lion Brand
Cabled Ascot
Scarf with cables and textured rib with key hole to slip end through to keep scarf in place. Uses one skein 204 yards (187 m) of recommended Worsted weight yarn. Great showcase for gradient or self-striping yarn. F995 Cabled Ascot designed by Plymouth Yarn Design Studio.
Stay-put Scarf
Easy scarf that stays around your neck without tying thanks to ribbing at neck, knit in a 4 row repeat texture. Rated easy by Ravelrers. Super Bulky weight yarn. Designed by Katharine Song.
On Cloud Nine Scarf
Easy stay put scarf knit lengthise with an opening to slip your scarf through to keep your scarf in place. Quick knit in Super Bulky weight yarn. Designed by Irina Poludnenko for Lion Brand.
Rock and Not To Roll Scarf
Stay put scarf with a loop on one end to keep you scarf in place. The loop end is knit in standard 2 row repeat ribbing while the rest of the scarf is knit in one row repeat flat brioche. Worsted weight yarn. Designed by Casey Day-Crosier.
Ascot Bow Scarf
A simple bow scarf knit three pieces with garter stitch and then sewn together to make a permanent bow. A snap is then sewn to each side for an easy-on/easy-off scarf. Inspired by one seen at Anthropologie. Rated very easy by Ravelrers. Worsted weight yarn. Designed by Amy Bailes.
Patterns for Purchase
Cari Keyhole Scarf
This is a knit version of a popular crochet pattern for a scarf that threads one end through varous holes for a sculptural look. Designed by Beverly Walker for Ruby Baby.
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.
Cabled Keyhole Scarf
A rich, cabled keyhole scarf in two sizes (S/L). Quick and easy project that makes a great last-minute gift. DK weight yarn. Designed by Anne Hanson.
Ascot Scarf
Free with Kindle Unlimited or available for purchase. Ascot keyhole scarves that stay put around your neck. Pictured are Primrose Ascot, Bow Tie Ascot, and Chantilly Lace Ascot. Designed by Pam Powers. From the book Dress-to-Impress Knitted Scarves
Keyhole Scarf and Mitts
Oversized scarf knit in garter stitch with a split opening to keep in place and matching fingerless mittens worked in stocking stitch with a garter stitch trim. Super Bulky weight yarn. Designed by Sirdar as Scarf & Mitts in Sirdar Adventure 10315
4 Animal Scarves
Fox, Monkey, Raccoon, and Lion scarves knit mostly in garter stitch with keyhole opening to help it stay on. Sized for toddlers and children. Designed by Petrapatterns
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
Braided String Scarf
Woven scarf created from six strands made of simple stocking stitches knit flat and sewn together. Wear open or slip one end through the braid. A very comprehensive photo tutorial is also included in the instructions. Worsted yarn. Designed by WhiteFlowerNeedle.
