1×1 Knit Rib Scarf
The Essential Rib Knit Scarf Pattern is an easy beginner project with a beautiful result. The one row repeat allows you to multitask while still creating a cute and useful scarf you will want to wear endlessly.
You’ll find everything you need to knit the scarf below, including the yarn, knitting needles, and a free pattern. If you like this pattern, please share it!
There is a left hand video tutorial at the very bottom of this page for those that need it.
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Knit Tutorials
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Yarn Selection
I used Caron Chunky Cakes yarn for this project. Caron Chunky Cakes Yarn is a popular and versatile yarn choice for knitting and crocheting enthusiasts. Known for its delightful color gradients and soft texture, this yarn offers a unique blend of acrylic and wool fibers, making it both durable and cozy.
You will need approx. 295 yards of Caron Chunky Cakes in Trifle (296617) to make the same scarf pictured.
Otherwise, you can substitute with any super bulky yarn yarn you like.
The great thing about this pattern is that you can also substitute different weight yarns easily. Whatever you have on hand can work. Just be sure to adjust your needle size based on the ball band and cast on whatever amount of stitches you want to make it the desired width.
Self-striping or solid colors will look great in this pattern.
Knitting Needles Used For Pattern
You will need US 11 [8mm] needles for this pattern. You can use straight or circular, whichever you prefer. I have two I enjoy using listed below.
This affordable bamboo knitting needle set from Amazon has every size you’ll need to tackle any project. The smooth, lightweight bamboo makes them comfortable to use and helps prevent stitches from slipping off your needles.
If you’re starting out, a bamboo needle set is a great cost-effective choice—but if you’re serious about knitting and ready to invest, the Addi Click Set – Short Lace is in a league of its own. With sharp lace tips, smooth joins, and flexible cords, these needles make even the most intricate projects faster, easier, and more enjoyable.
Additional Supplies Needed
The only other thing you will need is a yarn needle to weave in the ends. My favorite yarn needles are made of metal, they are easy to slide through any yarn. I like the Susan Bates option below.
Gauge For Pattern
Gauge is 4”= 16.5 sts and 16 rows in pattern to make the same size pictured. However, you don’t have to worry about gauge unless you want it the exact same size. Scarves are great projects for those of us (like me) who don’t enjoy having to make gauge before starting.
Pin For Later
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Finished Measurements
The finished size of the scarf (when gauge is followed) is approx. 6” wide x 96″ long. A super wrappable scarf to keep you warm all winter.
Construction
The scarf is worked flat in rows.
Special Stitches
Crochet Cast On: To work a crochet cast on in knitting, begin by making a slip knot on your crochet hook, then insert the hook into the slip knot and gently tighten it so it sits on the hook without being snug. Holding the knitting needle in your non-dominant hand, place the needle behind the crochet hook so the hook is in front of the needle. Wrap the yarn over the crochet hook from back to front, then pull the yarn through the loop on the hook to create a new loop. Slide this new loop directly onto the knitting needle—this counts as your first cast-on stitch. To cast on additional stitches, keep the needle positioned behind the hook, yarn over the hook, pull through the loop on the hook, and transfer the new loop onto the needle each time. Repeat until you have the required number of stitches, then remove the crochet hook and begin knitting as instructed in your pattern. The video tutorial shows you how to perform this cast on if you are not familiar with it.
Video Tutorial
Follow along as I show you the crochet cast on and the easy repeat in this step-by-step tutorial.
Abbreviations Used
- K: knit
- P: purl
- ST: stitch
- CO: cast on
- BO: bind off
- *…: repeat from starting point across
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Essential Rib Scarf
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Special Instructions For The Pattern
- Read through entire pattern before beginning.
- Change the size of the scarf by casting on any number of stitches in multiples of two.
- See how to do the crochet cast on with the accompanying video tutorial.
Scarf Instructions
CO 24 sts using a crochet cast on.
Row 1: SL 1st st purlwise, p1, *k1, p1; repeat from * across.
Note: Slipping the first stitch of each row will give you a nice clean edge.
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Row 2 – until you just enough yarn left for your bind off: Repeat Row 1.
BO loosely in pattern.
Fasten off and weave in ends.
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