Another Free Scarf Pattern for you!

11-146 Pink Moonlight Scarf

This easy-to-knit pattern creates a lovely no-roll, textured scarf. The 4-row repeat is great for those times when a simple pattern suits your mood. A great take-along project!

This pattern was originally designed in 2009 to help organizations raise funds for breast cancer research. It is now being made available for FREE and may be photocopied or printed for personal, educational, business and charitable purposes providing all identity information remains intact. The pattern may not be sold or included as part of a kit for sale. It may not be posted on a blog or website. Hand-knit items from this pattern may be sold for charity or profit. The pattern can be downloaded from the Ravelry Pattern Page.  Enjoy!

Updated Manly Scarf #8 Pattern to include a hat

Yes, indeed, you now get a bonus hat pattern with this scarf; so, if you downloaded an earlier version, you might want to get this new one.

The hat is reversible, so it will please those who like a lot of texture as well as those who don’t. It’s also long enough that you can fold up a generous brim — double layers to keep the ears warm!

The pattern is a simple 2 row repeat, so it’s a very quick knit.

Download now from Ravelry.com

A Free Pattern for You

The Popsicle Scarf

I had 1 skein of Patons SWS (Soy Wool Stripes) in “Natural Green” colourway — what to do, what to do? Well, I was trying out some pattern stitches and thought I’d share this one because I thought it suited the yarn really well.

The yarn is a little splitty, so take care that you knit individual stitches and not catch threads from another stitch. This is especially important because of those “dropped stitch” sections. They won’t unravel well if you’ve snagged the yarn.

1 skein will make about a 24″ [60cm] long scarf, 4 – 4 1/2 ” [10 - 11.5cm] wide; perfect size for a neck warmer!

For a longer scarf you’ll need 2 (or more) skeins.

If you wish to make a wider scarf, add stitches in multiples of 8; so, instead of the 28sts, you could cast on 36 sts or 44 sts. Making a wider scarf means that 1 skein will give you less length, so you’ll need at least 2 skeins for even a 24″ [60cm]scarf.

Directions

Cast on 28 sts on 5.5mm [US9] needles

Knit 4 rows

Work in Pattern Stitch (below) until scarf measures approximately 23″ [58cm] from beginning, ending having finished a R20. Your scarf may be slightly longer or shorter depending on your tension.

Knit 3 rows.

Bind off.

Weave in ends.

Pattern Stitch:

R1(RS): k2, m1, *k1, p2, k2, p2, k1, m1; repeat from * to last 2 sts; k2

R2: p4, k2, p2, k2, *p3, k2, p2, k2; repeat from * to last 4 sts; p4

R3: k4, p2, k2, p2, *k3, p2, k2, p2; repeat from * to last 4 sts; k4

R4: repeat R2

R5: repeat R3

R6: repeat R2

R7: repeat R3

R8: p2, drop next st from left needle and unravel it down 7 rows; *p1, k2, p2, k2, p1, drop next st from left needle and unravel it down 7 rows; repeat from * to last 2 sts; p2

R9: k3, p2, *k2, p2; repeat from * to last 3 sts; k3

R10: p3, k2, *p2, k2; repeat from * to last 3 sts; p3

R11: k3, p2, k1, m1, k1, p2, *k2, p2, k1, m1, k1, p2; repeat from * to last 3 sts; k3

R12: p3, k2, p3, k2, *p2, k2, p3, k2; repeat from * to last 3 sts; p3

R13: k3, p2, k3, p2, *k2, p2, k3, p2; repeat from * to last 3 sts; k3

R14: repeat R12

R15: repeat R13

R16: repeat R12

R17: repeat R13

R18: p3, k2, p1, drop next st from left needle and unravel it down 7 rows, p1, k2, *p2, k2, p1, drop next st from left needle and unravel it down 7 rows, p1, k2; repeat from * to last 3 sts; p3

R19: k3, p2, *k2, p2; repeat from * to last 3 sts; k3

R20: p3, k2, *p2, k2; repeat from * to last 3 sts; p3

Repeat these 20 rows.

Abbreviations:
k – knit
p – purl
m1 – make 1 stitch by lifting the yarn between stitches on the Left and Right needles and knitting into the stitch; normally you would knit into the back of the lifted yarn to avoid a hole in the knitted fabric, but in this case you don’t need to worry about that since that column of stitches will be dropped later

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New Free Manly Scarf – Pattern #8

Manly Scarf #8: Knotted Rib Scarf

The newest pattern in the Manly Scarf Series has just been posted on the PurpleSage website. You can download the free pattern pdf there.

Like all the other scarves in this series, this one is free too. Just a small way for me to say, “Thanks for supporting my designs!”

The pattern stitch is from the Harmony Guides 450 Knitting Stitches V2 (2004) – Knotted Rib pattern and I’ve added a 4-stitch moss border on either side.

If you just want a quick peek, here’s the pattern worked over 38 sts:

Row 1 {RS}: {k1, p1} twice; p2, *kfb, p4; repeat from * to last 7 sts; kfb, p2, {k1, p1} twice

Row 2: {p1, k1} twice; k2, *p2tog, k4; repeat from *to last 8 sts; p2tog, k2, {p1, k1} twice

All abbreviations, yarn requirements, sizes, etc. are in the pdf on the website.

Dec 11/09 edit:
k – knit;
p – purl;
kfb – knit into front and back of the same stitch (makes 2 stitches out of 1);
p2tog – purl 2 stitches together

Since it is mainly purl on the RS and knit on the WS, it does have a tendency to curl along the scarf, so blocking is in order.

RS and WS of Knotted Rib Scarf

Both the RS and WS provide a nice face.

Close-up of Rib pattern stitch

Manly Scarf #7: Hunter Blue

Hot off the presses!

As with the other patterns in this series, you can find the downloadable pattern pdf on the PurpleSage Designs website.

This is a 2-faced scarf! Quite nice, I think in that it presents a subtle as well as a slightly more dramatic side.

The stitch pattern is a 2-row repeat so easy-peasy to remember so it makes it a really quick knit!

Yarn: Worsted Weight; approx. 250 yds [230m]
Needles: 4.5mm [US7]
Width: 5.5 inches [ 14cm]
Length: 48 inches [120cm]

Directions:

Cast on 37 stitches.

Stitch Pattern: Hunter’s Stitch, The Harmony Guides440 more Knitting Stitches Volume 3 (1998)

Row 1 {RS}: P4, *(kbl, p1) 3 times, kbl, p4; repeat from * to end of row
Row 2: K4, *p1, (kbl, p1) 3 times, k4; repeat from * to end of row

Repeat these 2 rows 137 more times or until scarf measures 48” [120cm].

Bind off in pattern and weave in ends.

Definitions:
K(k): knit
P(p): purl
kbl: knit through back of loop

Enjoy!

Manly Scarf #6: Harris Tweed

Here you go my lovelies! Manly Scarf pattern #6 is here!!

The Pattern
I really like this one — the pattern is totally reversible so your scarf looks exactly the same on the front as on the back.

Stitch Pattern: Harris Tweed Ribbing from The Harmony Guides 440 more Knitting Stitches Volume 3 (1998)

Yarn: Chunky Weight; approx. 170 yds [157m]
Needles: 6mm [US 10]
Finished Width: 6 inches [ 15 cm]
Length: 48 inches [120 cm]

Cast on 22 stitches

Row 1 {RS}: k2, *p2, k2; repeat from * to end of row
Row 2: p2, *k2, p2; repeat from * to end of row
Row 3: k
Row 4: p
Row 5: repeat Row 1
Row 6: repeat Row 2
Row 7: p
Row 8: k

Repeat these 8 rows.

Bind off and weave in ends.

You can also download a pdf of this pattern from the PurpleSage website.

The pattern for Manly Scarf #5 is now on the website as well.

Manly Scarf #5: Fence Rows Scarf

This week’s contribution to the free scarf serial!

Fence Rows Scarf
This one is a twelve row repeat, but the stitch pattern, again, is not complicated, so it will make a nice “travelling piece”.

Speaking of that, how many knitting needles have you lost in the car? I have one cable needle I’m sure will never again see the light of day. It fell into the spot between the parking brake handle and its cover — I wasn’t going after it! It doesn’t seem to have caused any problems “in there”

Anyway, on to today’s pattern. It is a modification of the Textured Stripe, The Harmony GuidesHarmony Guides: Knit & Purl, p226 (2007)

I opted for a finer yarn for this one. It would also look very nice in a worsted weight — the final dimensions and yardage required, of course, would change

Yarn: Baby/Sport Weight; approx. 250 yds [230m]
Needles: 3.25mm [US3]
Finished Width: 4 inches [ 10cm]
Length: 50 inches [127cm]

Cast on 30 stitches.

Row 1 {RS}: k1, *p1, k2; repeat from * to last 2 sts, p1, k1
Row 2: p1, *k1, p2; repeat from * to last 2 sts, k1, p1
Row 3: repeat Row 1
Row 4: repeat Row 2
Row 5: *p2, k1; repeat from * to end of row
Row 6: *p1, k2; repeat from * to end of row
Row 7: repeat Row 5
Row 8: repeat Row 6
Row 9: knit
Row 10: purl
Row 11: knit
Row 12: purl

Repeat these 12 rows 35 times (for a total of 36)

(If you want to make the scarf longer, work additional repeats of R 1 – 12 now.)

Work Rows 1 – 8 once more.

Bind off in pattern.

Weave in ends, block (if required) and present it to the love of your life!

Enjoy.

I will put this on the PurpleSage Designs website (see link at right), but it may not happen for a week or two.

Feb 4/09: The pdf is now on the PurpleSage Designs website.

Manly Scarf #4: Corn Rows

Not that I’m trying to limit the uses for this scarf )

This is a wonderfully textured scarf in 3 versions; notice how the Garter Stitch and Reverse Stocking Stitch versions “pop” the Twisted Rib stitches, while the Stockinette version is more subtle and subdued.

Instructions are given for 3 lengths: 48”, 60” and 72” [122, 152, 183cm].

Yarn: Worsted Weight; approx. 280(350,420) yds [260(320,390) m]
Needles: 5mm [US 8]
Finished Width: 7 inches [ 18cm]

Stitch Pattern- a variation of: Garter Stitch Twisted Rib, The Harmony Guides450 Knitting Stitches Volume 2 (2004)

Directions:

Cast on 36 stitches. Now choose which version you wish to knit.
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Garter Stitch Version
Row 1 {RS}: k1, p1, k1, *C2B, k2; repeat from * to last 5 sts; C2B, k1, p1, k1
Row 2: k1, p1, k1, *yf, C2P, yb, k2; repeat from * to last 5, yf, C2P, yb, k1, p1, k1

For:
48” [122cm] scarf: repeat Row 1 & 2 131 times
60” [152cm] scarf: repeat Row 1 & 2 164 times
72” [183cm] scarf: repeat Row 1 & 2 197 times

Bind off in pattern {see note at end} and weave in ends.

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Stockinette Stitch Version Row 1 {RS}: k1, p1, k1, *C2B, k2; repeat from * to last 5 sts; C2B, k1, p1, k1
Row 2: k1, p1, k1, *yf, C2P, yb, p2; repeat from * to last 5, yf, C2P, yb, k1, p1, k1

For:
48” [122cm] scarf: repeat Row 1 & 2 131 times
60” [152cm] scarf: repeat Row 1 & 2 164 times
72” [183cm] scarf: repeat Row 1 & 2 197 times

Bind off in pattern {see note at end} and weave in ends.

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Reverse Stockinette Stitch Version

Row 1 {RS}: k1, p1, k1, *C2B, p2; repeat from * to last 5 sts; C2B, k1, p1, k1
Row 2: k1, p1, k1, *yf, C2P, yb, k2; repeat from * to last 5, yf, C2P, yb, k1, p1, k1

For:
48” [122cm] scarf: repeat Row 1 & 2 131 times
60” [152cm] scarf: repeat Row 1 & 2 164 times
72” [183cm] scarf: repeat Row 1 & 2 197 times

Bind off in pattern {see note at end} and weave in ends.
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Definitions:
C2B: knit into the back of the 2nd stitch on left-hand needle, then knit into the 1st stitch on the left-hand needle; slip both of the stitches that have been knit from the Left needle.

C2P: purl into the front of the 2nd stitch on the left-hand needle, purl into the 1st stitch on the left-hand needle; slip both of the stitches that have been purled from the Left needle.
Binding off in Pattern:
When casting off the C2B stitches:

• knit into the back of the 2nd stitch on the left-hand needle
• bind off this stitch but leave the original stitch on the left-hand needle for now
• knit the first stitch on the left-hand needle
• bind off that stitch and slide the remaining loop of the previously bound-off stitch off the left-hand needle too.

Enjoy!
This pattern is also available as a free pdf download from the PurpleSage Designs website; just click on Men’s Patterns or scroll down the page to that section and click on the pattern of your choice.

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Manly Scarf 3: Night on the Town

Well, so far I’ve been managing 1 free pattern a week — we’ll see if this keeps up

The Yarn
The yarn used in the sample is a soy/acrylic blend from Bernat; it has a slight sheen to it – very lovely to look at and to work with (eeew – don’t like ending a sentence with a preposition – who knew grammar teachers would haunt you the rest of your life!?).

Knitting this in white in a shiny silk or bamboo would make a beautiful tuxedo accessory.

No Gauge
I don’t provide gauges for these patterns because — well, it’s a scarf! Also, you can really use any yarn you wish, gauge really isn’t important in this case.

Details
Finished Width: 8″ [20cm]
Yarn: Worsted weight; 340 yds [315m]
Needles: 4.5mm [US 7] needles
Finished Length: 48″ [1.2m]

The Edges
The instructions include a 2 stitch moss stitch edging (k1,p1). This creates a non-curling edge for the scarf.

If you like the edge of the scarf to curl then omit the 2 edge stitches on either side in the instructions. The curl uses approximately ½ of a pattern repeat. (Curled edges shown from front and back)

Night on the Town Scarf
Directions
Cast on 40 stitches.

Work 74 repeats (296 rows total) of the pattern sequence below.

Note: when working the lifted increase (procedure written out below) be sure to complete the entire procedure i.e lift loop,slip loop onto left needle, knit lifted loop, knit next stitch, so that your stitch count won’t be off.

Pattern Sequence:
Stitch Pattern based on: Herringbone, The Harmony Guides 450 more Knitting Stitches Volume 2 (2004)

Row 1: {WS}p1, k1, purl to last st, k1
Row 2: k1, p1, *k2tog, k2, Linc^, k2; repeat from * to last 3 sts, k2, p1
Row 3: repeat Row 1
Row 4: k1, p1, k3, Linc, k2, k2tog *k2, Linc, k2 k2tog; repeat from * to last 2 sts; k1, p1

Finishing: Bind off and weave in ends. Block.

The bottom edge will have a very slight wave.

Terms:
k = knit
k2tog=knit 2 stitches together
p=purl

^Linc=Lifted Increase

1. Insert the right hand needle tip into the right leg of the stitch below the next stitch on the left-hand needle
2. Lift this loop onto the left hand needle without twisting it
3. Knit this picked up loop
4. Knit the stitch above the lifted loop on the left-hand needle

This makes an invisible increase.

Here’s a little sequence to keep all the steps in their proper place:
Lift, Slip, Knit, Knit

Want a leaflet?
I do have these free patterns available in leaflet format. The copyright is as follows:
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(c)2009 South Mountain ~ Naturally

This pattern is for individual use. It may be mechanically reproduced (i.e. printed or photocopied) for non-profit, charity or teaching purposes. All identification and copyright information must remain on the copy. It may not be posted electronically nor shared electronically. If you wish to share in this manner, please link to the pattern on [this blog]. You may sell items hand knit from this pattern – no limits.

_____________________

So, if you are interested in receiving a pdf version of this pattern, just visit the PurpleSage Designs website. The pdf’s for the free patterns are at the bottom of the webpage.

Enjoy!

Oh, and when you make your scarf, send me the link if you publish a blog or send me a picture and I’ll gladly post if for you.

Manly Scarf 2: Woolly Mammoth

Woolly Mammoth Stitch: Basket Rib 1 from The Harmony Guides 450 Knitting Stitches Volume 2, p33

This is an interesting pattern: look at it sideways and the purl ridges are very obvious; look at it from bottom to top and the slip-knit columns are very prominent.

Pattern Sequence:
Row 1: {RS}knit
Row 2: purl
Row 3: k1, *slip 1 purlwise keeping yarn at back of work, k1; repeat from * to end of row
Row 4: k1, *bring yarn to front of work, slip 1 purlwise, bring yarn to back of work, k1; repeat from * to end of row

2 Choices
I made 2 samples:
1) (shown on left) using size 7.5mm [not a real equivalent but US11 is close]

and

2) (shown on right) using 5mm [US8]

Scarf #1 — the wider, more loosely knit scarf:

Materials:
Chunky weight yarn and 7.5mm [US 11] needles.

Width:
10″ [25cm]

Length:
For a comfortable fit, the scarf should be a minimum of about 48″ [1.2m] long; that size should require around 360 yards [330m] of yarn.

Cast on 41 stitches.
Work a total of 72 repeats of the above pattern sequence (a total of 288 rows).
Bind off and weave in ends.

Scarf #2 — the skinnier, more firmly knit scarf:

Materials:
I used chunky weight yarn and 5mm [US 8] needles.

Width:
5″ [13cm]

Length:
For a comfortable fit, the scarf should be a minimum of about 48″ [1.2m] long; that size should require around 290 yards [270m] of yarn.

Cast on 25 stitches
Work a total of 72 repeats of the above pattern sequence (a total of 288 rows).
Bind off and weave in ends.