A free Knit Scarf pattern that’s perfect for fall. Ribbon detail and extra length allows this scarf to be worn in a variety of ways.

Fall Scarves are a chance to show off your craft.
Let’s face it – once Winter arrives scarves become more of a “warmer is better” necessity.  
Fall weather allows for us to show off our creation without hiding it (and ourselves!) under multiple layers.


I created this scarf to be a little bit longer than the average.  I wanted something I could wrap around my neck and still have some drape to it.  This means the scarf can easily be wrapped multiple times if the weather starts to get cooler.

The Hayden Scarf is knit from end to end starting with just 3 stitches.  Ribbon yarn adds a unique look without being too flashy. 
This scarf uses drop stitches.  It’s a simple technique that creates a longer or elongated stitch and adds a nice aesthetic to your work.

Any DK or Sport weight yarn can be substituted in this pattern.  The ribbon yarn can also be easily replaced with either of those weights.  I do recommend using contrasting or variegated yarn to help those sections stand out.

For another one of my favorite fall scarves check out the In-Between scarf here.

Abbreviations:
K: Knit
slwyif: Slip the next stitch purl wise with the yarn to the front of your work
Kfb: Knit through the front and back of the same stitch (increase by one stitch)
K2tog: Knit the next two stitches together
yo: Yarn over by bringing yarn around the needle from the back to the front.
DYO: Drop yarn over – drop the next stitch off the needle without knitting it (this should always be a yarn over from the row before)

Notes:  

  • You can easily make this scarf wider or thinner by adding or subtracting the number of stitches on the needle before going to section 2 
  • The ribbon detail is done by doing a yarn over before the knit stitch and then dropping that yarn over on the next row creating an elongated stitch.
  • Any DK or Sport weight yarn can be substituted.  Choose a Contrasting or Verigated yarn in the drop stitch section to make that area stand out. You will need approx 420 yards of the main color and 130 yards of the contrasting yarn.
  •  You can easily shorten it (or lengthen it even more) my reducing (or adding) sections in the main section.   Just remember that this will change the amount of yarn you use.

Pattern

Increase Section: 

With main color cast on 3 stitches
Row 1:  K1, kfb, slwyif

Row 2:  K to last stitch, slwyif
Row 3:  K1, kfb, knit to last stitch, slwyif

Repeat rows 2 & 3 until you have 43 stitches on your needle
Next row:   K1, kfb, knit to last 3 stitches, K2tog, slwyif

Main Section: 

Change to ribbon yarn (this will be a wrong side row)  
R1:  K3, *yo, K1*, repeat *-* until last stitch, slwyif
R2:  K1, kfb, *DYO, K1*,  repeat *-* until last 3 stitches, K2tog, slwyif

Switch to main color
Row 3: Knit to last stitch, slwyif

Row 4:  K1, kfb, knit to last 3 stitches, K2tog, slwyif
Row 5:  Knit to last stitch, slwyif

Repeat rows 4 & 5  16 more  times

Repeat the Main Section 12 more times

Change to ribbon yarn (this will be a wrong side row)  
R1:  K3, *yo, K1* repeat *-* until last stitch, slwyif
R2:  K1, kfb, *DYO, K1*  repeat *-* until last 3 stitches, K2tog, slwyif

Next row:   K1, kfb, knit to last 3 stitches, K2tog, slwyif

Decreasing Section:

Row 1:  K to last stitch, slwyif
Row 2:  K1, k2tog, knit to last stitch, slwyif

Repeat Rows 1 & 2 of Decreasing Section until 3 stitches remain

Bind off and weave in all ends