Garter Drop-Stitch Scarf

When you first learn how to knit, looking at all of the patterns available can sometimes be a bit intimidating. The Garter Drop-Stitch Scarf is the knit scarf pattern made with beginner knitters in mind. Now, you can learn how to knit a scarf with a new look and feel to it without deviating too much from the simple garter stitch knitting quite yet. This is one quick and easy knit it won't take you long to bind off on. Of course, you don't have to be a beginner to take up this beautiful knitted scarf. Knitters of all skill levels can use the Garter Drop-Stitch Scarf as a nice, stress-free knitting pattern to cast on between projects.

Beginner

Knitting Needle Size9 or 5.5 mm

Yarn Weight(4) Medium Weight/Worsted Weight and Aran (16-20 stitches to 4 inches)

Gauge26 sts = 7” [18 cm]; 24 rows = 4” [10 cm] in Garter stitch wrap pattern. CHECK YOUR GAUGE. Use any size needle to obtain the gauge.

Finished SizeScarf measures 7” wide x 60” long [18 cm x 151 cm]

Materials List

RED HEART® With Love®: 1 skein 1252 Mango
Susan Bates® Knitting Needles: 5.5mm [US 9]
Yarn needle

Note:

Lightly pull the scarf in a downward motion when you finish a row. This will open and straighten the wrapped sts that you have dropped off the needle.

Instructions:
SCARF
Cast on 26 sts.
Rows 1-4: Knit across row.
Row 5: K1, wrap yarn around needle 2 times, *K1, wrap yarn around needle 2 times; repeat from * to end of row, end K1.
Row 6: Knit the knit sts, dropping the wrapped sts off the needle.
Repeat Rows 1-6 until scarf measures 59½” [152 cm] from beginning.
Next Rows: Repeat rows 1-3.
Next Row: Bind off all sts loosely in Knit.

FINISHING
With yarn needle, weave in ends. Lightly block into shape.

Abbreviations

cm: centimeter

k: knit

mm: millimeters

st(s): stitch(es)

*: repeat whatever follows the * as indicated

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Marilyn

Sep 30, 2017

I'm confused with the gauge. It says Gauge1 stitches, 2 rows, 3 inches. stockinette stitch. 1 stitch??? Can someone help, please? I've seen this on other patterns too.

KathrynAllison

Oct 02, 2017

Hi Marnie80 2950539, the gauge for this pattern has been updated. Thank you for your patience! -Editors of AllFreeKnitting

Tricia108

Aug 20, 2017

I like the way drop stitch patterns add a different texture to whatever you are making. It is great with a scarf because it adds an airy feeling without giving up the warmth. This pattern is easy to follow and should work up quickly. You don't need much yarn and you have a great addition to your winter wardrobe. Thank you.

The Designing Peng uin

May 28, 2016

Teaching a couple of young friends to knit so happy with these easy scarf patterns. Knitting a plain garter stitch scarf can be so boring, but this scarg and the goddess lace ladder scarf and the warm winter scarf are wonderful patterns - makes knitting interesting and gives girls a feeling that they are creating something real

soldechez 7970581

Dec 31, 2014

Where did my question go ???

soldechez 7970581

Dec 31, 2014

Hi On the garter stitch drop scarf which needle do you wrap the yarn around two times and when you knit them do you knit through both of them ? Thanks !

Lisa

Jan 01, 2015

You always wrap on the working needle, so in this case the right hand needle and you DO NOT work the stitches at all, on the first row you create them by wrapping the yarn twice around the needle after a knit stitch, on the next row, you are simply dropping them to create an elongated stitch, as shown in the pattern. hope this helps.

Nancyb1234 4265447

Nov 28, 2014

Looking for the spiral knit hat pattern. ThoughtbI had saved it.

Editor JD

Dec 01, 2014

Hi Nancyb1234 4265447, We're not sure which spiral hat pattern you're trying to find, so please enter "Spiral" into the search box at the top of the page. You'll be directed to our entire collection of spiral knit patterns. Hope this helps! -Editors of AllFreeKnitting