Free Simple garden scarf knitting pattern

The simple stocking stitch scarf was the first pattern I designed after I learnt how to do purl stitches and after I learnt that stocking stitch would roll up if it didn't have a border.  The scarf was inspired by walks through the Botanical Gardens in Auckland with family members, when I went to visit them and started knitting again sitting out in their garden reminded me of this memory when I was a child. 

[Start of image description for above image: a photo of a garden scarf knitted in variegated yarn of purple, yellow, blue, turquoise and pink. The scarf is laying on a wooden table with a white rectangle at the top with the words "Knitting pattern" inside. Underneath is a sage green rectangle with two white stripes and the words "Free simple garden scarf pattern". At the bottom is the words "Cozy woodland cottage knits. blogspot .com". End of image description.]

Update

This pattern was designed before this website was started, first published on 22nd June 2018 and edited in September 2020, even though it's been updated it will remain free. Please consider leaving me a ko-fi tip for the pattern if you are able to - money goes towards getting this pattern professionally tech edited. 

Edited to add:

• Better quality photos -the original remains but as I gave to charity I'm unable to re-photograph the scarf but I have knitted another one. 
• Added yardage/meters of the yarn (previously it was knitted in $2 shop yarn that did not have the yardage/meres) 
• Change the layout of the pattern since I've learnt a lot since joining Swatch Studio by Francoise at Aroha Knits
• Change the pattern so it better reflects my current designs and everything I have learnt
• Added links to tutorials 
• How to cast on
• How to cast off
• How to do stocking stitch 

[Start of image description for image above: a photo of a simple garden stitch scarf drapped over a tree blowing gently in the breeze.  Underneath is a piece of white ripped grid paper and a sage green rectangle with a white rectangle at the top with the words "Knitting pattern" underneath is the words "Free simple garden scarf knitting pattern" and at the bottom the words "Cozy Woodland Cottage Knits. blogspot.com". End of image description.]

Simple garden scarf pattern story 

The garter stitch boarder and stocking stitch symbolises the paths throughout the Botanical Garden in Auckland.  The gardens are free to walk through, when I was younger I'd go with family there at different times of the year to see the changes in the garden. It was one of our favourite places to go and we would also have morning tea there too.  My favourite time of the year to go there was spring when all the flowers were blooming. The variegated yarn I choose for the beautiful colours to represent of all of the flowers in the garden. The garden opened in 1982 and is 64 hectares 10 of which is native forest, it is lovely walk through there when I am well enough to walk through it I want to take my children there too. 

This pattern was the first I designed while I was visiting the family members I'd walk through the garden with and walking through their little garden and having morning tea there reminded me of this memory from when I was little.  

[Start of image description: A photo of a knitted garden scarf hanging in a tree, with bushes in the background. The scarf is knitted in a varigated yarn of purple, blue, yellow, pink and turquoise. End of image description.]

Cost of pattern

This pattern is a free pattern published on 22nd June 2018, while it has been edited it is still a free pattern and has been edited and checked but has not professionally tech edited. If you'd like to leave a tip please click here, thank you in advance for any tips you give.  The money will be used to get the pattern professionally tech edited so it can be improved, checked for errors etc. The pattern will remain free once it has been professionally tech edited. 

Description

An easy to knit stocking stitch scarf with a garter stitch boarder that makes a great project for a beginner knitter or an easy project for a more experienced knitted.  Knitted with 4 1/2 mm needles and dk/8ply yarn this scarf will knit up reminding you of the garden and spring time on those cool autumn days and breezy winter. Its perfect to wrap around your neck on a cool autumn day or a cold winters day as you go for a walk or about your errands.

Instructions: Written in English.
Size: One size 53in/134cm
Knitting pattern is suitable for: beginners
Yarn weight: DK/8 Ply
Yarn used: 1 100gram ball (used 86grams) Dazzle Heirloom 8 ply 100% acrylic

Yarn substitution: Any DK/8Ply yarn 86grams
Meters/yardage: 266.6 meters/291.5yards     
Needles: 4 1/2 mm 
Gauge: Gauge is not crucial to this project, but varying gauges will affect how many meters of yarn you use and final measurements.

[Start of image description: A photo of garden stitch scarf on a wooden table, the image is a bit blurry and was taken when this pattern was first designed.  I gifted the scarf to charity so I'm unable to take a better photo of it for you. End of image description

 

You will need to know how to do:

• Cast on
• Knit
• Stocking stitch 
• Cast off
• Thread in ends

You will need:

• 1 86gram balls of 8ply yarn yards/meters (I used variegated yarn but you could use any yarn)
• Scissors
• Yarn needle
• Crochet hook
• Tape measure
• 4 1/2 mm needles

[Start of image description: A photo of close up of a knitted garden scarf folded in half laying on a wooden table. The scarf is knitted in a variegated yarn of purple, blue, yellow, pink and turquoise. End of image description.]

Simple stocking stitch scarf

Cast on 45 stitches
Knit four rows
Right Side: Knit across the row
Wrong Side: Knit 4, purl until the last 4 stitches, knit the last 4 stitches
Repeat until 40 inches or nearly desired length
Knit four rows
Cast off and thread the ends in.
Add tassels if you would like or you can leave these off.

Making tassels (optional):
Make tassels by cutting 3 strands 13 inches long, repeat so you have 13 tassels.  On the wrong side put the crochet hook through the last row. Hold the ends of the 3 strands to make a loop and hold the other end.  Put the loop on the crochet hook and pull through pulling tight.  Put a tassel at each end of the cast on row and space them out evenly about 3/4 inch apart.  It doesn't matter if it isn't exact. Repeat for the cast off edge.

[Start of image description: A photo of a knitted garden scarf folded in half laying on a wooden table. The scarf is knitted in a variegated yarn of purple, blue, yellow, pink and turquoise. End of image description.]

Copyright

Knitting patterns are for personal use only and are you are prohibited to use these for commercial purposes, for the sale of items made or selling of the pattern itself. Reproduction in whole or part for commercial use is strictly prohibited.

Pattern support

If you have any questions or need help with the pattern please contact me at: help@cozywoodlandcottageknits.com I am happy to help and offer full pattern support or you can ask your question inside out online community Cozy Woodland Cottage Knits Place on facebook. 

© 2018, Cozy Woodland Cottage Knits. 

This pattern is intended for personal use only.  Use for commercial purposes, for the sale of items made or selling of the pattern itself is prohibited. Reproduction in whole or part for commercial use is strictly prohibited.

Happy knitting and thank you so much for all of your support, it means a lot to me! 

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[Start of image description for above image: a photo of a garden scarf knitted in variegated yarn of purple, yellow, blue, turquoise and pink. The scarf is laying on a wooden table with a white rectangle at the top with the words "Knitting pattern" inside. Underneath is a sage green rectangle with two white stripes and the words "Free simple garden scarf pattern". At the bottom is the words "Cozy woodland cottage knits. blogspot .com". End of image description.]