Pom Pom Knit Scarf Pattern

Dec 20, 2010
Jeris Swanhorst

Warm Garter Stitch Scarf to Knit - Jeris Swanhorst

This is an easy, warm scarf to knit using garter stitch and two strands of worsted weight yarn held together.

A touch of whimsy is added to this basic scarf by creating pointed ends with pom poms attached to them. Since the scarf is made with two strands of worsted weight yarn held together, the scarf is very thick and warm. Caron's Simply Soft is the yarn used in the pictured scarf, and it is a good choice for softness. It is also inexpensive and easy to work with.

Knitting Supplies Needed

1 (7 oz) Skein Worsted Weight Yarn, divided into two balls
Size US 10.5 Knitting Needles
Yarn Needle
Pom Pom Maker (optional)

Abbreviations Used in This Pattern

sts - stitches
K - knit
Inc. - increase (knit into the front and back of the next stitch)
tog - together

Knitting Instructions

Cast on 3 sts.
Row 1: K1, Inc. 1, K1.
Row 2: Knit.
Row 3: K1, Inc. 1, Inc. 1, K1.
Row 4: Knit.
Row 5: K1, Inc. 1, K2, Inc. 1, K1.
Row 6: Knit.
Row 7: K1, Inc. 1, K4, Inc. 1, K1.
Row 8: Knit.
Row 9: K1, Inc. 1, K6, Inc. 1, K1.
Row 10: Knit.
Row 11: K1, Inc. 1, K6, Inc. 1, K1.
Row 12: Knit.
Row 13: K1, Inc. 1, K10, Inc. 1, K1.
Row 14: Knit.
Row 15: Knit 1, Inc. 1, K12, Inc. 1, K1.
Row 16: Knit.
Row 17: K1, Inc. 1, K14, Inc. 1, K1.
Continue to knit all rows until the piece measures at least 4 feet from the beginning. (Recommended length is 4 to 5 feet.)
Next Row: K1, K2 tog, K15, K2 tog, K1.
Next Row: Knit.
Next Row: K1, K2 tog, K13, K2 tog, K1.
Next Row: Knit.
Next Row: K1, K2 tog, K11, K2 tog, K1.
Next Row: Knit.
Next Row: K1, K2 tog, K9, K2 tog, K1.
Next Row: Knit.
Next Row: K1, K2 tog, K7, K2 tog, K1.
Next Row: Knit.
Next Row: K1, K2 tog, K5, K2 tog, K1.
Next Row: Knit.
Next Row: K1, K2 tog, K3, K2 tog, K1.
Next Row: Knit.
Next Row: K1, K2 tog, K1, K2 tog, K1.
Next Row: Knit.
Next Row: K1 (K2 tog) twice.
Cast off.

Finishing

Using either a pom pom maker or by wrapping yarn around your hand, create two pom poms.
Attach one to each end of the scarf with the yarn needle.
Sew in loose ends.

Variations on This Pattern

One easy variation to this pattern is to buy two skeins of worsted weight yarn, each in a different color. That way, when you work with the two strands held together, you will get a colorful, blended effect. Also, consider making the pom poms different colors from the rest of the scarf.

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Jeris Swanhorst - After earning a Bachelor's degree in English, Literature from Minnesota State University, Mankato in 2005, Jeris Swanhorst went on to earn ...