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Knitted Skinny Scarf

Knitted skinny scarves are the perfect accessory to add a touch of style and warmth to any outfit during the colder months. Their slim design makes them versatile, allowing you to wear them in countless ways - wrapped around your neck for a classic look, knotted loosely for a more relaxed vibe, or even draped across your shoulders like a shawl. The best part? They come in a variety of colors and patterns, so you can easily find one that suits your unique style. Whether you're running errands or heading out for a night on the town, a knitted skinny scarf is sure to make you look effortlessly chic and cozy at the same time.

Materials You’ll Need

To get started on your skinny scarf, you’ll need just a few materials:

Yarn

  • 1 x Skein of Fine Yarn 02 (400m/437yds/100g/3.52oz).
  • Yarn weight = 4 Ply/Sport/5 Ply
  • I used 1 x Juniper Moon Farm/Moonshine Fine Hand Paints/Color 2003/Lot 09557.
  • This yarn is 30% baby alpaca, 30% wool, 25% nylon 15% silk.
  • Yarn Substitute Idea– Use up balls of your favorite sock yarn or lightweight sport yarn from your yarn stash.

Knitting Needles

  • 4 mm needles/US 6 Circular knitting needles with a 16″/40 cm cable.
  • You can use straight or circular needles for this project.
  • Check your needle size against the gauge.

Notions

  • Scissors: To cut your yarn when you’re finished.
  • Tapestry Needle: For weaving in the ends of your scarf when it’s complete.
  • Measuring tape: To measure the length and the gauge.

Size Information + Gauge

Gauge – 20 sts/38 rows in 4 x 4 inches/10×10 cm in pattern.

Size + Notes

  • Length across the top from longest point to point is 56 inches/
  • The length from the top to the bottom of the scarf point is 12 inches/
  • 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 side to side.
  • By increasing as you knit, the scarf will become larger and wider as you make it.

Knitting Abbreviations

  • K – Knit
  • KFB – Knit into the front and back of the stitch (increase)
  • P – Purl
  • Rep – Repeat
  • SSK – Slip, slip, knit (decrease)
  • St(s) – Stitch(es)
  • RS – Right side
  • WS – Wrong side

Skinny Scarf Pattern Instructions

This pattern is incredibly beginner-friendly, using only basic stitches and straightforward techniques.

Here’s how to knit your own skinny scarf:

  • Cast on 3 sts.
  • Row 1 (RS): KFB, K to end. (1 st increased)
  • Row 2 (WS): P to end.
  • Row 3: Knit.
  • Row 4: Knit.
  • Repeat the last 4 rows until you have 65 sts.
  • Next, you will decrease as follows…
    • Row 1 (RS): K1, SSK, K to end. (1 st decreased)
    • Row 2 (WS): P to end.
    • Row 3: Knit.
    • Row 4: Knit.
    • Repeat the last 4 rows until you have 3 sts.
    • Work rows 2-4 again.
    • Cast off.
    • Weave in all loose ends and block the work.

    That’s it!

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