Free knitting patterns for scarves and shawls with openings that keep them in place. Most of the patterns are free. Updated 3/21/25
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Free Patterns
Hornet Shawl
Shawl with half brioche rib and lace waves with adjustable length and an optional slit wo it can be worn as a keyhole scarf. Sport weight yarn. Designed by Audrey Borrego.
Hat and Scarf Set
May only be free for a limited time. Cabled keyhole scarf with matching cabled beanie. Chunky weight yarn. Designed by Woman's Weekly.
Capitola Scarf
Ruffled keyhole scarf is perfect for transitional weather. Knit with stockinette with five ruffles on each side and a loop to thread through. Designed by Sarah Hatton.
Arequipa Scarf and Beanie
Fun shoulder scarf or shawlette with 8 loops are openings so you can thread the scarf to hold in place. Matching ribbed beanie knit flat. Fingering weight yarn. Designed by Lana Gatto.
Isley Openwork Cable Scarf
Unique and scarf with a cable that splits to form oval openings in the scarf creating a versatile accessory you can wear many ways depending on how you thread the scarf through the openings. Worsted weight yarn. Designed by Eliza Hinkes. A kit is also available.
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Shawl With Loop
Easy rectangular shawl knit with a staggered rib texture with a loop to hold the shawl closed. Beautiful for showcasing self-striping Chunky weight yarn. Womens Scarf With Loop Designed by Caitlan for Lion Brand. A kit is also available. May only be free for a limited time.
Jules Stole
Rectangular shawl with keyhole to slip one end through and hold the shawl in place. Texture created with a rib pattern of purl and knit back loop stitches. Designed by Pia Stær. A kit is also available.
Keyhole Scarf
One skein scarf knit with a 2 row repeat ribbing with a hole to slip the end through. Uses one skein 100 grams of Bulky weight yarn. Keyhole Scarf in Plymouth Baby Alpaca Grande F408 designed by Emily Turcotte
Cable Beanie and Keyhole Scarf
Matching cable hat and keyhole scarf. Scarf is knit with an 8 row repeat cable with a slit to slip an end of the scarf through and hat is knit with a 6 round repeat version of the same cable. DK weight yarn. Designed by Red Heart.
Azani Shawl
I love this cable keyhole shawl so much knit with a 4 row repeat on a mostly rectangle wrap with a slot where the narrow end can be inserted to keep the shawl in place. It is only available on the Internet archive but I think it deserves attention. Aran weight yarn. Designed by Marilyn Losee.
Patterns for Purchase
Knot Lace Ascot Scarf
A keyhole scarf neck warmer with a delicate lace stitch and adorable bow leaf ends. Uses one skein (220yds/200m, 110g/3.5oz) of the recommended DK weight yarn. For a lightweight spring accessory, use cotton yarn. The loveliest accent on spring days, lightweight and comfortable in a cotton yarn. Try in a soft wool yarn for fall and winter wear! Designed by Emily J. Designs Girlpower Knits
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Kelly Keyhole Scarf
Pull through scarf knit with a cable and lace design. Uses one skein of worsted weight yarn. Designed by Emily J. Designs - Girlpower Knits
Lorena Shawl
Cable rectangular shawl with slings that help keep the shawl in place. Knit with diamond cables and lace. Aran weight yarn. Designed by Rita Maassen.
Double Loop Keyhole Scarf
Garter stitch neckwarmer scarf with very little purling (only when you’re doing the keyhole). DK weight yarn. Designed by BiggerthanlifeKnits.
