One of my favorite knitting combinations is a big, chunky yarn along with a lacy stitch pattern. There’s something about the contrast between the big, bulky yarn and a lace stitch itself. This free lace scarf knitting pattern is the perfect example of that!

Free Lace Scarf Knitting Pattern

Supplies

Super Bulky Weight Yarn; 70-150 yards (depending on size)
Size US 19 Needles
Tapestry Needle

Abbreviations

CO: cast on
St: stitch
K: knit
P: purl
Sl: slip
YO: yarn over
PSSO: pass slipped stitch over
K2tog: knit two stitches together as one stitch

An ad-free printable PDF version of this pattern is also available. :)

Note

The scarf shown is extra long, and the length is adjustable to preference. The lengths that are shown in the sizes are guidelines.

Sizes

Toddler: 45” long x 7” wide
Child: 65” long x 9.5” wide
Adult: 86” long x 12” wide

Free Lace Scarf Knitting Pattern

Toddler Scarf

Using long-tail cast on, CO 22 sts.
Row 1-4: Knit each st across.
Row 5 (wrong side): Purl each st across.
Row 6: K3, *yo, k2, sl 1, k1, psso, k2tog, k2, yo, k1; rep from * across to last st, knit last st.
Row 7: Purl each st across.
Row 8: K2, *yo, k2, sl 1, k1, psso, k2tog, k2, yo, k1; rep from * across to last 2 sts, knit last 2 sts.
Repeat rows 5-8 until scarf measures approximately 44”, or desired length.
Knit 4 rows.
Cast off. Weave in ends. Block, if desired.

Child Scarf

Using long tail cast on, CO 31 sts.
Row 1-4: Knit each st across.
Row 5 (wrong side): Purl each st across.
Row 6: K3, *yo, k2, sl 1, k1, psso, k2tog, k2, yo, k1; rep from * across to last st, knit last st.
Row 7: Purl each st across.
Row 8: K2, *yo, k2, sl 1, k1, psso, k2tog, k2, yo, k1; rep from * across to last 2 sts, knit last 2 sts.
Repeat rows 5-8 until scarf measures approximate 64”, or desired length.
Knit 4 rows.
Cast off. Weave in ends. Block, if desired.

Adult Scarf

Using long-tail cast on, CO 40 sts.
Row 1-4: Knit each st across.
Row 5 (wrong side): Purl each st across.
Row 6: K3, *yo, k2, sl 1, k1, psso, k2tog, k2, yo, k1; rep from * across to last st, knit last st.
Row 7: Purl each st across.
Row 8: K2, *yo, k2, sl 1, k1, psso, k2tog, k2, yo, k1; rep from * across to last 2 sts, knit last 2 sts.
Repeat rows 5-8 until scarf measures approximately 85”, or desired length.
Knit 4 rows.
Cast off. Weave in ends. Block, if desired.

You could also make this scarf into a dainty, lacy scarf for spring, just by substituting the yarn with not-so-thick cotton yarn, or other warm-weather fiber. Keep in mind that the width would be different if you were to use a thinner yarn, but to me, that seems alright since it would be a spring, summer, or dress accessory scarf.

Check out these other knit accessory free patterns:
An elegant seed stitch scarf pattern.
Trendy arm warmers knitting pattern.
And a cozy knit cowl pattern.

Be sure to check out all of the FREE KNITTING PATTERNS AND FREE CROCHET PATTERNS on the blog!

Warm Wishes,
Tammy

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