Free Seven-Eleven Scarf Knitting Pattern

Different-size needles and more than one yarn transform a simple garter stitch into an interesting texture and design. Create the self-fringe by leaving a tail at the beginning and end of every row and tying on a new piece of yarn.

Picture of a striped scarf.
Simplicity is the secret behind this
great-looking scarf.

Size
Width: 31/4" (8.5cm)
Length: 55" (140cm), not including fringe

What You'll Need

Yarn: Soft worsted-weight yarn, about 90 yards (82.5m) each in 3 colors

We used: Debbie Bliss Cashmerino Aran (55% merino wool, 33% microfiber, 12% cashmere; 98.5 yards [90m] per 50g ball): #300505 (yarn A), 1 skein; #300202 (yarn B), 1 skein; Koigu KPPM (100% merino wool; 175 yards [160m] per 50g skein): #P436 (yarn C), 1 skein

Needles: US size 11 (8mm); US size 7 (4.5mm)

Notions: Tapestry needle to weave in ends

Gauge
14 stitches and 29 rows=4" (10cm) in garter stitch

Making the Scarf
Using a size 11 (8mm) needle and leaving a 7" (18cm) tail, cast on 200 stitches with yarn

A. Cut the yarn, leaving a 7" (18cm) tail.

Begin with a size 7 needle, then switch needle sizes at the beginning of every row, alternating between size 7 and size 11.

Row 1: Tie a new piece of yarn A to the tail, leaving a 7" (18cm) tail. Knit across. Cut the yarn, leaving a 7" (18cm) tail at the end. Continue in this manner, following the scarf pattern, each time leaving a 7" (18cm) tail at the beginning and end of the row.

Scarf Pattern
Knit 2 rows with B.
Knit 4 rows with C.
Knit 1 row with A.
Knit 1 row with B.
Knit 1 row with A.
Knit 3 rows with C.
Knit 1 row with B.
Knit 3 rows with A.
Knit 4 rows with C.
Knit 2 rows with B.
Knit 2 rows with A, ending last row on size 11 needles.

Continuing with size 11 needles, bind off all stitches. Trim fringe to 5 inches (12.5cm).

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Purl of Wisdom
Try using scrap yarn from other projects to make this scarf. Because much of its appeal comes from the differing weights and colors of yarn, you can stretch your imagination to create any combo you like.

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