Easy Knit Infinity Scarf | Free Pattern Using Straight Needles

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Skills You’ll Practice

This circle scarf pattern will give you a chance to work on the following beginner knitting skills:

• Reading a knitting pattern
• Long tail cast on
• Knit stitch 
• Purl stitch
• Basic knitting seaming
• A fun trick that knits two together to create tidy, straight edges 

Supplies + Materials

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• Lion Brand Heartland (Weight: 4/Medium –  251 yds, 5 oz, 142 g)
  Color: Dry Tortugas (136-099Q) – 4 skeins [(approx. 380) g)]
• Tapestry needle
• Size 10 (6.0 mm) pair of straight knitting needles or size needed to obtain gauge
• Size 2 (2.75mm) or 3 (3.0mm) one straight knitting needle for cast on only
• 2 stitch markers
• Scissors

Overall Pattern Notes

Here’s what you need to know before you begin knitting.

• To prevent the first row from being too tight, use larger needle and smaller needle held together to cast on stitches. Slip smaller needle out to begin first row. 

• Stitch repeat is 4 + 2 for body of scarf. Each border is 4 stitches. If you desire a taller scarf increase in multiples of 4 + 2 and add 8 total stitches for borders. To create a looser scarf that can wrap around your neck more times, knit more rows.

• The stitch is reversible, so there is no right or wrong side of the fabric.

• Borders on each side of scarf are four stitches wide. Stitch markers are used to help differentiate border stitches on each row. Slip markers as you work. 

• View a tutorial on the stitches used to make the edges tidy and straight here:

!! Gauge Check !!

Meeting the pattern gauge is not essential with a scarf, but it’s a good idea so that your finished project is the expected size. 

Cast on using larger and smaller needles held together. 

Foundation Row: Cast on 38 stitches. (28 + 2 + 8 = 38 sts)

Slide smaller needle out from foundation stitches and continue with larger needles.

Row 1: Slip first st purlwise with yarn in front, yo, knit next 2 st, PM, K2, *P2, K2, rep from * until 4 sts remain, PM, K2, k2tog.

Rows 2-3: Slip first st purlwise with yarn in front, yo, K2, P2, *K2, P2, rep from * to next marker, K2, k2tog. 

Rows 4-5: Slip first st purlwise with yarn in front, yo,  K4, *P2, K2, rep from * to next marker, K2, k2tog.

Repeat Rows 2-5 five more times for a total of 25 rows.

Measure center four inches of swatch vertically and horizontally. Compare to pattern gauge listed above. 

• If there are too many stitches in 4” horizontally, increase your needle size and re-swatch.
  
• If there aren’t enough stitches in 4” horizontally, decrease your needle  size and re-swatch.

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Main Body of Scarf 

Cast on using larger and smaller needles held together. 

Foundation Row: Cast on 74 sts. Slip smaller needle out and proceed. 

Slide smaller needle out from foundation stitches and continue with larger needles.

Row 1: Slip first st purlwise with yarn in front, K2, PM, K2, *P2, K2, rep from * until 4 sts remain, PM, K2, k2tog.

Rows 2-3: Slip first st purlwise with yarn in front, yo, K2, P2, *K2, P2, rep from * to next marker, K2, k2tog. 

Rows 4-5: Slip first st purlwise with yarn in front, yo, K4, *P2, K2, rep from * to next marker, K2, k2tog.

Repeat Rows 2-5 until piece measures 60” or desired length. Bind off all stitches in pattern. Fasten off leaving a 32” tail for seaming.

Blocking

Block your scarf by laying it flat and directing steam at it from an iron or steamer. Avoid touching the heat source to the yarn. 

See this guide to learn more about blocking knitting.

Seaming Scarf

Decide which side you would like as the right side. Lie scarf flat with wrong side facing up. Bring right and left ends together (right side is now on top). Seam using the mattress stitch. 

Feel infinitely cozy in your new knit infinity scarf!

Ways to Make this Knit Infinity Scarf Pattern Your Own

I love to see how you customize our free knitting patterns to make items that complement your style and wardrobe. Here are some ways to change this basic infinity scarf pattern to get just the right look. 

Knit a Chunky Circle Scarf

To make an oversized loop scarf, try using a super bulky weight yarn such as Lion Brand Wool-Ease Thick & Quick. You may want to reduce the total number stitches on the needle using the instructions on modifying the stitch count above. Then, work fewer rows total to end up with a speedy, cozy scarf!

How to Knit a Child’s Infinity Scarf

To knit this pattern for a child, I recommend casting on 18 or 26 stitches, depending on the age of the child. Knit rows until the scarf measures 44-48 inches. Then follow the seaming instructions above to join your rectangle into a mini loop scarf. 

Make a Single Loop Cowl

You can knit a cowl using this pattern by simply eliminating about half the rows of your main rectangle. If you find double-wrap circle scarves to be too warm or overwhelming, this is a perfect option!

Pin the piece into a loop and try it on when it measures about 26 inches. Then, work a few more inches if you prefer a looser cowl.

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