This quick and cozy scarf is the perfect accessory for any beginner knitter. This reversible simple shifting ribbed pattern incorporates only knit and purl stitches to create a texture just as simple as a rib, but with a little more visual intrigue. The shifting lines appear to be on a bias without the need for increases or decreases and are subtly hidden in the plush texture of the yarn. Whether you want a smaller stylish accessory or a longer scarf to bundle up with in the winter, this expeditious project can be made with just one ball of yarn.
Time: 1 Week Project
Skill Level: Beginner
Size: 6½” wide x 6 (7½, 9)’ long, or desired length.
Shown in size 6’ (cream), 7½’ (red rust), 9’ (blue, pink)
Gauge: 8 sts and 13 rows = 4” [10 cm] in St st
Materials
Yarn: Bernat Blanket (100% polyester; 220 yards [201 meters]/300 grams): 10106 Country Blue (1 ball), 10898 Tan Pink (1 ball), 10963 Red Rust (1 ball), 10986 Vintage White (1 ball)
Needles: US size 11 (8.00 mm) straight or circular needles
Notions: Tapestry needle
Pattern Notes
This pattern is worked flat.
Since the scarf is reversible there is no right or wrong side.
Pattern
CO 12 sts.
Rows 1-2: *K2, p2, rep from * across.
Row 3 (RS): P1, *k2, p2, rep from * to last 3 sts, k2, p1.
Row 4: K1, *p2, k2, rep from * to last 3 sts, p2, k1.
Rows 5-6: *P2, k2, rep from * across.
Row 7: P1, *k2, p2, rep from * to last 3 sts, k2, p1.
Row 8: K1, *p2, k2, rep from * to last 3 sts, p2, k1.
Rep Rows 1-8 until scarf measures 6 (7½, 9)’ long, or desired length.
BO in pattern.
Finishing
Weave in ends.