Free Knit Scarf Pattern with Hat

Alpaca Knitting Yarn

This free knit scarf pattern is made from handspun alpaca knitting yarn. The knit hat pattern is made from handspun yarn, too, but a lighter brown was used on the cuff area to give it an interesting look. You can make the cuff all the same color.

The double seed stitch for this hand knit scarf gives this set a really nice texture. Using alpaca yarn makes it toasty warm and non-prickly. Knit alpaca is very stretchy.

You can make this free knit scarf pattern wider if you wish. Just make it a multiple of four (4) and add two. For example, you would need to cast on fifty-six (56) stitches plus two (2) = fifty-eight (58) stiches total cast on.

There's nothing warmer than a wool scarf around your neck and a wool hat on your head. You will be proud of this hand knit scarf so get those knitting needles clicking and begin.

Abbreviations:

P=Purl

K=Knit

Materials:

• Size 9 straight knitting needles

• Worsted weight yarn 8-14 ounces depending on width of scarf

Instructions:

Cast on 26 stitches.

Row 1: P

Row 2: K

Seed Pattern

Row 3: *K2, P2, repeat across*, end K2

Row 4: *K2, P2, repeat across*, end K2

Row 5: *P2, K2, repeat across*, end P2

Row 6:*P2, K2, repeat across*, end P2

Repeat Rows 3-6 until your scarf is 45"-50" . Then, Knit 1 row.

Bind off in purl stitch.

Weave in all loose ends.

Add fringe.

To make fringe: Wrap yarn around a piece of cardboard of desired length of fringe. Cut yarn at one end. Use 3 or 4 strands (this free knit scarf pattern used 3 strands). Use a crochet hook to form a loop by pulling the center of the strands through a stitch on the edge of the scarf. Draw the ends of the strands through the loop and pull tight to knot. Make the rest of the fringe in the same manner at even intervals along the scarf edge.

Abbreviations:

K=Knit P=Purl Tog=Together

Materials:

• 8 ounces worsted weight yarn

• Size 9 circular needle

• Size 16 tapestry needle

Instructions:

Cast on 56 stitches. Be sure your stitches are not twisted. Very important!

Row 1: P

Row 2: K

Knit until you have three (3) inches. Start the double seed pattern here.

Double seed Row 1: K2, P2

Double seed Row 2: K2, P2

Double seed Row 3: P2, K2

Double seed Row 4: P2, K2

Repeat the four (4) double seed rows until you have 11" total in length from cast on edge.

K2 Tog, P2 Tog = 28 stitches

K2 Tog = 14 stitches

K2 Tog = 7 stitches

Cut Yarn leaving 18"

Thread end into tapestry needle. Thread yarn through the stitches left on the needle twice. Remove the needles as you thread the yarn. Pull the yarn end tight. Weave yarn into the crown to secure.

Weave in all loose ends.

Fold up cast on edge to create a cuff.

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