Scarves are a fabulous accessory all year round. Learn how to knit a scarf for winter, spring, summer or fall with these simple knitting scarf patterns.
By Neisha Abdulla, from the August 2015 issue
The free-flowing fabrics and elegant drapes of the 1920s are the inspiration behind the Sunshine Bright Scarf. Featuring an easily memorized, feathered eyelet and fan stitch combination, this scarf will make a charming accessory that is sure to become an essential item in many wardrobes. This scarf features a provisional cast-on to start, so if you need a quick refresher, check out our video tutorial below.
View ProjectBy Angelia Robinson, from the Holiday Guide issue
This simple lace pattern creates staggered blocks of stockinette and open work stitches. A comfortable blend of cotton and alpaca gives the finished piece the perfect degree of coolness and warmth for year round wear, so it’s easy to take this look from summer on through the fall.
View ProjectBy Manda Shah, from the April 2022 issue
Chevron Lace is a light and easy-to-make lace scarf that’s perfect for beginners. It uses the most simple and basic lace knitting stitches to produce a glamorous summertime scarf.
View ProjectBy Manda Shah, from the The Blue & Yellow Knitting Collection issue
Accessorize this summer with the delicately intricate Apricot Lace Scarf. Featuring an intermediate lace pattern, this airy scarf is ideal for adding a pop of summer color without having it be too thick for the heat.
View ProjectBy Heidi Gustad, from the April 2022 issue
This scarf uses a popular repeating stitch known as the English Mesh Lace Stitch and plays with positive and negative space to create a lightweight summer scarf that’s nice enough to wear at the beach or out for dinner. The linen yarn used is perfect for a scarf that might get a lot of outdoor use as it’s completely washable and dryable.
View ProjectBy Paula Levy, from the June 2015 issue
This vibrant Plum Trellis Scarf design uses an original pattern stitch called Triangle Lace. Paired with a wool-and-bamboo-blend yarn, this pattern stitch creates a supple, summery scarf that will transition with you into the fall!
View ProjectBy Michael Dworjan, from the June 2015 issue
Worked in the round and blocked flat, the most striking feature of this lightweight scarf is its blood-orange color. The simple and artfully scattered eyelet pattern which makes this charming scarf a must-have summer staple.
View ProjectBy Denise Lavoie, from the April 2015 issue
An homage to the scarves popular with female pilots in the 20th century, the simple square pattern of this short muffler has an almost embossed quality to it. Worked in luscious silk-blend yarn, this is a perfect piece to wear around your neck and shoulders on late spring evenings.
View ProjectBy Mary Beth Temple, from the April 2015 issue
Lace items don’t have to be overly frilly to be stylish, a fact proven by the Lacy Columns Scarf. A perfect introduction to lace knitting, this lace and stockinette scarf is ideal springtime wear that adds a light amount of warmth with a classic, tailored look. Knit it in the solid of your choices, or choose a multi-colored yarn with a long repeat color change for a funky look.
View ProjectBy Melissa Harr, from the August 2014 issue
Add some dimension to your summer wardrobe with this lightweight scarf that plays with shape and color. The squares are created by binding off and casting on and a single crochet border makes weaving in ends easy. Care is also a breeze since this pattern calls for a lightweight cotton/acrylic blend that wears, washes and blocks well
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