Amethyst Garter Stitch Scarf
Learn how to knit a scarf for beginners with this easy-to-follow pattern.
Most knitters' first projects are either a garter stitch dishcloth or scarf. This Amethyst Garter Stitch Scarf pattern is a great way to ensure that your first project is wearable right off the needles. The gorgeous purple coloring of the yarn makes the pattern look a lot more complicated than it is, and will help add a jewel-toned pop of color to any winter outfit. Even seasoned knitters can appreciate the ease and accessibility of a basic knit scarf pattern such as this one, made unique and gorgeous by its multicolored yarn.
Knitting Needle Size8 or 5 mm
Yarn Weight(4) Medium Weight/Worsted Weight and Aran (16-20 stitches to 4 inches)
Gauge17 sts and 32 rows = 4" [10 cm] in garter stitch.
Finished SizeApprox. 7" x 70" [18 x 178 cm], excluding fringe.
Materials List
- Caron® Cakes™ (7.1 oz/200 g; 383 yds/350 m) - Bumbleberry (17016): 1 ball
- Size U.S. 8 (5 mm) knitting needles or size needed to obtain gauge.
Instructions
Cast on 30 stitches (sts).
Knit every row (garter stitch) until work from beginning (beg) measures 70" [178 cm].
Cast off.
Fringe
Cut strands of yarn 18" [45.5 cm] long. Taking 2 strands together (tog), fold in half and knot into fringe across ends of Scarf. Trim fringe evenly.
Abbreviations
- Approx
- Approximate(ly)
- Beg
- Beginning
- St(s)
- Stitch(es)
- Tog
- Together