Rice Stitch Scarf

This is my seventh scarf. I tried this pattern as an alternative to ribbing. As it turns out, this is not my favorite pattern as the ribbing was not very pronounced and it took twice as long as regular ribbing. The opposite side made a quite interesting pattern, however, of which I am quite fond...I try to wear it with this side showing.
An important tool in remembering where you are when knitting this scarf is: knit on the neat side, since 'knit' and 'neat' sound a lot alike. The 'neat' side is the ribbed side. I started off with casting on then a row of knit.
I used worsted weight yarn from www.malabrigoyarn.com. The color is Malabrigo Charrua #259. It is pure merino wool, kettle dyed. I used approximately 210 yards, which is a relatively short scarf for me. There are 4-5 stitches per inch. I used size 8 US (5mm) knitting needles.
I ironed this scarf when I was finished...it curled with the 'neat' side facing outward. I didn't knit the scarf directly, but used a damp towel over it on low-med heat. The edges still tend to curve a bit, but this technique seems to have worked just fine. There was no damage to the scarf.

Rice Stitch Scarf Link

 

Below, I will paste the instructions for knitting this scarf... in case the link is ever removed.

Tweedy Texture:

This Rice Stitch Scarf is a quick and easy knit that's full of texture, both from the stitch itself and the tweed yarn that's used. While it is a somewhat skinny scarf it's very long, so it should be able to keep anyone warm, no matter how tall they are.
This scarf would also be a great choice for either a male or female who needs to keep warm, depending on the color you choose.

Instructions:

1. Cast on 19 stitches.
2. Work in Rice Stitch (see below) for about 7 feet or to the length of your choice.
3. Bind off and weave in ends.

Rice Stitch:

Row 1: Purl 1, *knit 1 through the back loop, purl 1. Repeat from * across.
Row 2: Knit.
Repeat these two rows.

Basketweave Scarf

This is my sixth scarf.

I made this one for my mother for Christmas.

This was made by a simple alternating garter and purl stitch pattern.

The pattern can be found below, although a made a few changes:

Instead of using thicker yarn, I used smaller needles (size 8).

To compensate for the thinner yarn, I added 5 stitches to each end.

Basketweave Pattern
Basketweave Scarf Video

I used 394 yards of this yarn to finish this scarf. The yarn I used is 50% Peruvian Wool and 50% Tencel.
Yarn guage: 4.5 sts = 1"
Needles used: size US 8

When knitting this scarf, it is important to remember where you left off. You can write it down every time you stop or you can let the scarf talk to you. Remember:

*When the tail is at the top, you are on an even row

*When the front of the pattern is facing you and the needle is pointing up, you are on an odd row

Below, I will paste the instructions from the pattern link... in case the link is ever removed.

Instructions:

1. Cast on 19 stitches using your favorite method.
2. Knit in the following pattern:
   
   • Row one: Knit across.
   • Row two: Knit four, purl three, knit five, purl three, knit four.
   • Row three: Purl four, knit three, purl five, knit three, purl four.
   • Row four: Repeat row two.
   • Row five: Knit across.
   • Row six: Purl three, knit five, purl three, knit five, purl three.
   • Row seven: Knit three, purl five, knit three, purl five, knit three.
   • Row eight: Repeat row six.
3. Repeat pattern to desired length

Fun With Basketweave:

Basketweave is a lovely stitch pattern, but it is not reversible. That means this scarf has an obvious front and back that aren't the same. The back isn't ugly by any means--it has an interesting pattern of raised squares that would make a nice scarf in its own right.
If you like the look of a scarf that looks the same front and back, don't make this pattern. Otherwise, it is a fun pattern that's easy to work and very satisfying in how quickly it knits up. Just one pattern repeat will give you about two and a half inches of scarf and takes 10 minutes or less to knit.

Simple Ribbed Scarf 2

This is my fifth scarf.

I made this for my friend Alexis.

I made it using a ribbed pattern, although I knit very tight so it's hard to tell.

Ribbing is made by alternating the knit and purl stitch on the same row. BUT the next row needs to knit where you purled on the row before and purl where you knit.

That means you either need to switch from starting with the knit stitch on one row and then starting with the purl stitch on the next row OR you need to cast on in multiples of 4 (I did 20) so that you end with purl (if you started with knit) and can start again with knit on the next row.

This tactic makes it much easier, so you don't have to remember where you left off.

Ribbing Stitch Video

Simple Ribbed Scarf

This is my fourth scarf.

I made this one extra long so that I could wrap it around my neck twice.

I made it using a ribbed pattern, although I knit very tight so it's hard to tell.

Ribbing is made by alternating the knit and purl stitch on the same row. BUT the next row needs to knit where you purled on the row before and purl where you knit.

That means you either need to switch from starting with the knit stitch on one row and then starting with the purl stitch on the next row OR you need to cast on in multiples of 4 (I did 20) so that you end with purl (if you started with knit) and can start again with knit on the next row.

This tactic makes it much easier, so you don't have to remember where you left off.
Ribbing Stitch Video

Mariner's Scarf

This is my third scarf.

I actually made this one for my friend Katie.

This scarf was very easy. I knit for 1/3 of the rows, alternated knitting 2 rows and purling 2 rows for the next 1/3, then knitted for the last 1/3 of the scarf.
The yarn I used was made up of 60% Cotton, 38% Acrylic, and 2% Aluminum.
I used 276 yards of yarn.
Yarn gauge: 4.25 sts = 1"

Stockinette Stitch Scarf

This is my second scarf.

I made it using the stockinette stitch (or knit a row, purl a row).

It took me forever because I used very thin yarn and made it very long.

Easy Drop Stitch Scarf Pattern

 This is the first scarf I ever made.

The pattern for this can be found from the available link below or by clicking on the title.

It's not perfect, but I'm proud of it and love to show it off!

to .pdf scarf pattern

I will also include a picture of the .pdf below in case the link is ever removed.