Wavy Drop Stitch Scarf

The Wavy Drop Stitch Scarf is truly in a league of its own. Using this interesting drop stitch pattern gives you a wonderful look and feel with a jersey-knit tubular yarn. The end result is an impressive knit scarf that's really easy and quick to knit. The bright coral color will make you smile on even the most dreary of days. Plus, the fringe effect on the end of the scarf really gives this free knitting pattern something special. You won't be able to resist this easy pattern. The stitch is so unique and you end up with a scarf you can't find in department stores or boutiques.

NotesAs you work, pull down on scarf to open up yarn over stitches.

Easy

Knitting Needle Size10 or 6 mm

Yarn Weight(5) Bulky/Chunky (12-15 stitches for 4 inches)

Gauge16 sts = 4” [10 cm]; 16 rows = 4” [10 cm] in stitch pattern. CHECK YOUR GAUGE. Use any size needle to obtain the gauge.

Finished SizeScarf measures: 9” wide x 70” long [23 cm x 178 cm] without fringe.

Materials List

RED HEART® Strata™: 5 balls 2570 Coral
Susan Bates® Knitting Needles: 6mm [US10]
Yarn needle, crochet hook

Instructions

Scarf

Cast on 36 sts.
Rows 1-2: Knit.
Row 3: K6, *yo 2 times, k1, yo 3 times, k1, yo 4 times, k1, yo 3 times, k1, yo 2 times, k6; repeat from * across.
Row 4: Knit across Row, dropping off needle all yarn overs (yo)
Rows 5-6: Knit.
Row 7: K1, *yo 2 times, k1, yo 3 times, k1, yo 4 times, k1, yo 3 times, k1, yo 2 times, k6; repeat from * to last 5 sts, yo 2 times, k1, yo 3 times, k1, yo 4 times, k1, yo 3 times, k1, yo 2 times, k1.
Row 8: Knit across Row, dropping off needle all yarn overs (yo).
Rows 9-10: Knit.
Repeat Rows 3-10 until piece measures 68” [173 cm] from cast on edge. Work Rows 1-2 once, bind off all sts on last Row.

Finishing

With yarn needle, weave in all ends.

Fringe

Cut 76 - 8” [20 cm] long pieces of yarn. Fold yarn in half, with crochet hook attach fringe to cast on edge of scarf - 1 fringe per stitch, 38 fringe on each end of scarf.
Attach fringe in same manner on opposite end, bound off edge of scarf. Trim fringe evenly.

Abbreviations

YO: yarn over needle

cm: centimeter

mm: millimeters

k: knit

st(s): stitch(es)

*: repeat whatever follows the * as indicated

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demodable 4436191

Sep 16, 2018

Pattern details are incorrect, cast on should be only 36 stitches, and the brackets need to be ignored on row 3 and 7, you my be better getting the copy direct from redheart.com

Sara R

Jun 23, 2017

I ADORE the texture in this scarf. It's so beautifully designed. I bet my mom would love it.

Sue What

Feb 23, 2017

This is a beautiful wavy pattern on this scarf. It gives it quite a distinctive look. This is definitely not just another boring looking scarf. Has anyone tried it with a sporty yarn instead of the bulky or chunky yarn that is called for? I'm wondering how it would turn out that way.

jdscott 2942525

Jan 13, 2017

This is a gorgeous pattern! I think I'll make it a little bit thinner by CO fewer stitches or using smaller needles, and I think I'll make it an infinity scarf! I love infinity scarves )