Free Four-Row Scarf Knitting Pattern
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The Filament Scarf is a beginner-friendly free scarf knitting pattern that was originally released in my third book, Sock-Yarn Accessories. When the book was published in 2015, I didn’t think much about what the life of the book would look like years into the future. Well, the future is here, and I’m very excited to offer you one of the patterns from the book for free!
I designed this scarf pattern using two different colors of fingering weight yarn. The yarn I used originally is discontinued; however, as we know there is no shortage of beautiful fingering-weight yarns available for you to choose from to knit your own scarf. The yarn used in the photos shown is the discontinued Staccato from Shibui Knits (70% superwash merino, 30% silk; 50 g; 191 yds), in the colors Field (Color A, 2 skeins) and Raspberry (Color B, 2 skeins)
Yarn Substitutions
This scarf pattern is great for using up yarn in your stash, or you could even use a wide variety of colors from yarn leftovers to make something truly unique.
Here are some possible yarn substitutions should you be looking to do a little yarn shopping:
Filament Scarf Knitting Pattern
Skill Level: Beginner
Finished Measurements: 7" wide and 80" long
Materials
400 yards of fingering weight yarn in Color A
400 yards of fingering weight yarn in Color B
US size 5 [3.75 mm] knitting needles, or size needed to obtain gauge
Tapestry needle
Gauge
20 sts and 32 rows = 4" in patt
Gauge is not critical for this pattern; however, a different gauge will affect the finished size of the scarf as well as the amount of yarn used.
Customize Your Knitted Scarf Size
To change the width of your scarf, add or subtract a multiple of 8 (i.e., add 8, 16, 24, etc.) stitches to your scarf. Remember, adding width to your project will require more yarn.
Want a different look for your scarf? Try combining one multicolored yarn with a solid-color yarn and see what kind of interesting scarf emerges!
Instructions
CO 36 sts.
Row 1 (RS): With Color A, *k4, p4; rep from * to last 4 sts, k4.
Row 2 (WS): Rep Row 1.
Row 3: With Color B, *k4, p4; rep from * to last 4 sts, k4.
Row 4: Rep Row 3.
Rep Rows 1–4 until scarf measures 70" from CO edge, ending with Row 2.
Finishing
With Color A, BO loosely knitwise. Lightly block if desired. With tapestry needle, weave in ends.
Knitting Abbreviations Used
BO: bind off
CO: cast on
k: knit
p: purl
patt: pattern
rep: repeat
RS: Right Side
st(s): stitch(es)
WS: Wrong Side
I think that this scarf would look cool in so many different color combinations. I really want to try one incorporating a self-striping or gradient yarn. Maybe both.
Curious about what other patterns are in my Sock-Yarn Accessories book? You can check out all the projects on Ravelry here.
