Cascade Scarf
The Cascade Scarf Knit Pattern is a relaxing, beginner-friendly project that creates beautiful flowing texture with a simple repeat. The gentle cascading design adds visual interest without requiring complicated stitches, making it perfect for knitters who want an elegant scarf that works up with ease. This versatile pattern looks stunning in a solid color, where the texture takes center stage, and is equally beautiful in self-striping yarns that highlight the movement of the stitch pattern as the colors flow naturally through the scarf.
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!
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Knit Tutorials
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Yarn Selection
The pattern looks great with self-striping or solid yarn. Be creative and use up stash yarn you couldn’t figure out what to do with.
I used Ice Yarns Magic Light in Purples and Greys for the self-striped one pictured. This scarf used 390 yards in DK weight.
For the wider solid version I used approx. 450 yards of Vidalana Dusk in Braaaaains!.
Knitting Needles Used For Pattern
You can use straight or circular needles for this project in a size 4.5mm [US-7]. Some of my favorite needs are made by Chia Goo. Their Stainless Steel Needles help the yarn glide like butter and the cord is made from nylon which keeps it untangled.
I’ve included some other great needles that I love below at different price points.
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 will be 4″ = 21 sts x 18 rows in pattern. 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. Just be sure to note that your yardage requirements may change if you do not follow gauge.
Pin For Later
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Finished Measurements
The finished size of each of the scarves (when gauge is followed) is as follows:
Solid: approx. 9.5” wide x 58″ around.
Self-Striping: approx. 8″ wide x 60″ long
Construction
The scarf is worked flat in rows throughout.
Video Tutorial
Follow along as I show you how to make the scarf in this step-by-step tutorial.
Abbreviations Used
- k- knit
- p- purl
- RS– right side
- st(s)- stitch(es)
- WS- wrong side
- *- repeat from starting point until told to stop
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Cascade Scarf
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Special Instructions For The Pattern
- Read through the pattern before beginning.
- While the stitches are simple, you should keep track of your rows as you work to ensure the pattern repeat stays correct.
- To widen or make the scarf more narrow, you can cast on in multiples of 8 + 2. See video tutorial for more on this.
- The pattern is written for the more narrow version (self-striping in pictures) and the wider version is in parenthesis (solid color in pictures)
Scarf Instructions
Cast on 42 (50) sts.
Row 1 (RS): *K4, p4 ; repeat from * across to last 2 sts, k2.
Row 2 (WS): P2, *k4, p4 ; repeat from * across.
Rows 3 – 4: Repeat Rows 1 – 2.
Row 5: K2, *p4, k4 ; repeat from * across.
Row 6: *P4, k4 ; repeat from * across to last 2 sts, p2.
Rows 7 – 8: Repeat Rows 5 – 6.
Row 9: *P4, k4 ; repeat from * across to last 2 sts, p2.
Row 10: K2, *p4, k4 ; repeat from * across.
Rows 11 – 12: Repeat Rows 9 – 10.
Row 13: P2, *k4, p4 ; repeat from * across.
Row 14: *K4, p4 ; repeat from * across to last 2 sts, k2.
Rows 15 – 16: Repeat Rows 13 – 14.
Repeat Rows 1-16 until piece measures 60″ (58″) or until you run out of yarn.
Bind off on the end of a repeat in pattern.
Finishing
Weave in ends and block to finish.
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