Complete any outfit with this quick-knit scarf—done in just a couple of evenings
This neckerchief is the perfect accessory when you want a bit of extra warmth or simply want to brighten up your outfit. The pattern offers two sizes: the smaller scarf wraps around your neck once, and the larger scarf can be wrapped around twice. Whichever size you choose, this pearl stitch scarf knits up wonderfully fast!
Sizes: 1 (2).
Measurements of the finished scarf when blocked:
- length: 65 (100) cm or about 26 (39) in
- width at the widest point: 12 (22) cm or about 5 (9) in.
Small scarf in pearl stitch—materials:
Concept by Katia Merino yarn (100% superwash merino wool, 50 g = 102 m or about 111 yd) 1 (2) skeins or 80 (160) m or about 87 (175) yd)
4 mm (US 6) knitting needles (circular needles)
darning needle
stitch marker
measuring tape
Gauge: 20 stitches and 28 rows = 10 × 10 cm (about 4 × 4 in) of pearl stitch, unblocked.
Abbreviations:
- k2tog = knit 2 stitches together
- m1r = right-leaning increase. Lift the strand between stitches by inserting the left needle from behind, then knit or purl through the front loop.
- m1l = left-leaning increase. Lift the strand between stitches by inserting the left needle from the front, then knit or purl through the back loop.
- p = purl
- k = knit
- ssk = slip, slip, knit. Slip 1 stitch as if to knit, slip 1 stitch as if to knit, place them back on the left needle, and knit them together through the back loops.
Small scarf in pearl stitch—instructions:
This small scarf is knit flat, repeating a simple pearl stitch.
Cast on 6 stitches on 4 mm (US 6) needles. Knit 2 rows and then begin the increase rows:
Row 1: k2, *k1, p1*, repeat *—* until 2 stitches remain, k2.
Row 2: k2, *p1, k1*, repeat *—* until 2 stitches remain, k2.
Repeat Rows 1–2 for another 2 times.
Row 3: k2, m1r, *k1, p1*, repeat *—* until 2 stitches remain, m1l, k2.
Repeat Rows 1–3 until there are 20 (40) stitches. Place a stitch marker on the edge of your work, then continue Rows 1–2 until the piece measures 20 cm (about 8 in) from the marker.
Then begin the decreases:
Row 1: k2, ssk, *k1, p1*, repeat *—* until 4 stitches remain, k2tog, k2.
Row 2: k2, *k1, p1*, repeat *—* until 2 stitches remain, k2.
Row 3: k2, *p1, k1*, repeat *—* until 2 stitches remain, k2.
Repeat Rows 2–3 another 2 times.
Repeat Rows 1–3 until you have 6 stitches left and have finished on Row 3. Finally, knit 2 rows and bind off.
Finishing
Soak and block the scarf to the desired measurements using a measuring tape. Let it dry flat, then weave in the ends along the edge of the scarf.
