In this post, you will see how to knit an easy triangle scarf.
This scarf is really easy to make for any beginners as all you need to know are some basic knitting stitches.
Spring is here… or almost and for some of us, that means wearing lighter and brighter clothes for those warmer sunny days.
An Easy Level Knitting Pattern
This is an easy level pattern and the techniques you will need to know are knit and increasing through KFB.
KFB is the abbreviation for knitting into the front and back of a stitch.
This creates a new stitch, allowing your scarf to grow as you knit.
If you have never knit KFB before you can watch my video tutorial – How to KFB.
*Please scroll down to see the free pattern*
The Yarn I Used For The Triangle Scarf
This triangle knit scarf has been made in one of my favourite colours for spring, a succulent/olive green which looks great next to a white top and denim.
I used a lightweight yarn for this that I bought from the UK called Lana Grossa Aria (100% cotton) in Steingrau 03.
It is meant to be used with size 4mm (US 6) needles but I wanted to have a more open look so I used 12mm (US 17) needles.
I used 32″ circular needles as there are so many stitches and it was easier that way.
I also used my beloved knit pro sinfonia multi-wood interchangeable needles that are really smooth to work with.
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 be comfortable working KFB.
- You should also be comfortable reading knitting patterns.
- And understanding knitting abbreviations and terms.
Triangle Scarf Pattern
Purchase the inexpensive ad-free, PDF printable pattern in my shop here.
Notes
The triangle scarf knits up quickly and the simple design makes for a relaxing and enjoyable knit.
The scarf is knit on large needles to get an open stitch in the fabric.
There is a video tutorial in this pattern post to help you start knitting the scarf.
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Video Tutorial
There is a video tutorial in this post to help you to start knitting the triangle scarf.
You can also view the tutorial on my YouTube channel here.
Skill Level – EasyNotes
Gauge – 9 sts / 7 rows in 4 x 4 inches/10×10 cm
Measurements >
The scarf pictured measures ->
- Length across the top from longest point to point is 60″.
- The length from the top to the bottom of the scarf point is 32″.
- The size might vary as tension is different from knitter to knitter.
- You can make this triangle scarf larger or smaller as you wish, just knit more or fewer rows.
- The scarf is worked from the bottom point, upward.
- By increasing as you knit, the scarf will become larger and wider as you make it.
The Supplies You Need
Yarn
- 2 x 50g balls of Lana Grossa Aria (100% cotton) in Steingrau 03.
- If you can’t find this yarn a good substitute is The Tina Tape from Wool and The Gang.
- Yarn weight – Light / yarn weight guide
Needles
Notions
- Tape measure
- Darning needle
- Scissors
Abbreviations / Knitting Abbreviation List
- K = Knit
- K2tog = Knit next 2 stitches together
- KFB – Knit into the front and back of the stitch
- Rem = Remaining
- Rep = Repeat
- St(s) = Stitch(es)
Pattern Instructions
- Cast on 2 sts and knit 1 row
- Row 2: KFB into the first and last stitch of next row (4sts)
- Row 3: Knit
- Repeat the last 2 rows until you have 86sts
- Then repeat row 2 only until you have 118 sts
- Cast off.
How To Wear A Triangle Scarf
Once you have made your triangle scarf, you might want to wrap it around your neck to wear as a scarf, loosely drape it around your shoulders as a shawl or wear it as a cover-up.
As you can see in the photographs I like to wear this scarf around my neck, because even though the sun is shining the air is still a little chilly in the shade.
The yarn is really soft and comfortable to wear, you could use this type of scarf with any number of spring outfits.
If you want something heavier for fall take a look at this Fall Triangle Scarf Knitting Pattern.
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lulu says
iam sorry, a little confused here..do you increase on the first stitch and last stitch on the same row? i dont understand it when you say the next row?
thank you..
handylittleme says
Hello Lulu, yes you KFB – knit into the front and back of the stitch – in the first stitch of the row and the last stitch of the row. So you are increasing both the first stitch of that row and the last. That is on row 2, then row 3 you knit all of the stitches to the end of the row. You repeat rows 2 and 3 until your scarf is your desired length. There is also a video in the post that can help you. Thanks for visiting 🙂
lulu says
thank you so much..
lulu says
i finished the shawl and it turned out nice…i did it a little longer since its for donation..But i love it ..thanks for posting the pattern.
Louise Bollanos says
Hello Lulu! Thank you for your comment, I’m so happy you like the pattern 🙂