This garter stitch scarf pattern is an excellent project for anyone who is learning how to knit.
The scarf is knit in garter stitch, knitting every row until it is super long and cozy!
I wanted to share with you a really easy pattern, that will be perfect to wear during the colder months.
Knit in one color, the project can be customized if you want to add in stripes of other colors.
This would be a great way to use up any leftover yarns in your stash.
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The scarf is super easy for beginners because there is only one type of stitch used.
This is the garter stitch, where you knit into every stitch.
You also use large needles – size 9 mm (US 13) to make the scarf.
Knit Only In Garter Stitch
I made the scarf in black yarn, which is notoriously hard to work with because it is difficult to see your stitches.
But knitting in garter stitch makes it easy and obviously you can make this scarf in any color that you want!
You can also adjust the length to make it shorter or even longer if you wish.
Resources and tutorials you may find helpful in following this pattern:
This pattern is great for any beginner knitters.
- You should be comfortable casting on and casting off, as well as knitting in garter stitch.
- You should also be comfortable reading knitting patterns.
- And understanding knitting abbreviations and terms.
Pattern PDF
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This is a fairly quick knit with easy pattern instructions to follow further down in this post.
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Notes
The scarf knits up quickly and the simple design makes for a relaxing and enjoyable knit.
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Skill Level – Basic (Beginner)
Size
Finished measurements – laying flat and unstretched = Length = 98.5 inches / 250 cm / Width = 7 inches / 18 cm
Gauge – 10 stitches, 18 rows in 4×4 inches/10×10 cm in garter stitch.
Yarn
- 5 100g skeins of super bulky/super chunky/14 ply weight yarn.
- Lion Brand Hometown USA in Oakland Black
- Yarn weight guide
Needles
Notions
Abbreviations
- CO – Cast on
- K – Knit
- Rep – Repeat
- St(s) – Stitch(es)
Scarf Pattern
With 9mm (US 13) needles, cast on 25 sts.
Row 1: Knit to the end of the row.
Rep row 1 until your scarf is the desired length.
End with the right side facing you for the next row.
Cast off.
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Kaitlyn H. says
Hello! I am just beginner knitter and I have a few questions on this pattern: is this simply a garter stitch through out? If so, how do you know when the right side is facing you if both sides are the same when using the garter stitch?
Louise Bollanos says
Hello Kaitlyn, you can tell which side is the right side, when the knitting is on the left-hand needle and you are about to knit another row, the tail from the cast on edge should be nearest to the tip (pointy end) of the needle. If the tail from the cast-on edge is near the end of the needle, then you are looking at the wrong side. I hope that helps and happy knitting!
Kaitlyn H. says
Thank you! That is so helpful! Love your site btw, especially the Outlander patterns.