Knitted Scarf Patterns and Projects - Women
Knitted scarf patterns are great beginner knitters projects allowing knitters to practise different stitches and have a usable result at the end.
However there are plenty more advanced knitted scarf projects to keep more experienced knitters occupied - it's surprising just how many variations on the theme.
If you've got a favorite knitted scarf project or pattern that we don't have listed here, please do let us know about it.

Two Simple Snoods +tab
Snoods are always a handy way to keep snug during the winter months and they make great gifts during the festive season. This page shares two free patterns with the moss stitch design suitable for beginner knitters with English rib pattern described as being suitable for confident beginners.




J Squared Scarf +tab
The J Squared Scarf is a unisex design using a reversible cable pattern that's the perfect scarf for a cold fall or winter day. In the example piece, the undyed, natural colors of Peruvian Tweed give a classic style that will look good for years to come. You can download a free pattern if you'd like to knit your own.




Tubeline Scarf +tab
This bold and striking scarf is inspired by the colors of the iconic London Underground map. It's knitted in the round to form a long tube, joined at the ends with long tassels. There's also a small ticket pocket included for convenience.




Spiral Cowl +tab
This stylish knitted cowl has a spiral design that is easy to knit up - comes with a free PDF pattern to download




Pixie Hooded Scarf Scoodie Thing +tab
This is a good looking knitting project to make a combined hood and scarf that will be great in winter




Beginner Montgomery Scarf +tab
This attractive knitted scarf project will be suitable for beginner knitters




Garter Dropped Stitch Scarf +tab
The addition of dropped stitches makes this scarf more lightweight and adds length




Light and Airy Scarf +tab
This is the perfect scarf for cooler summer nights using any double knit cotton yarn




White Caps Cowl +tab
This is a very pretty knitted cowl named after the white caps of ocean waves




Fibonacci Scarf +tab
For the mathematically minded, this striped scarf is based upon the Fibonacci number sequence




Monaco Diamond Lace Cowl +tab
This is a good looking cowl to knit for intermediate level knitters




Starfish Trail Scarf +tab
This pretty scarf needs just one ball of yarn - the free to download pattern uses Galler Yarns Pashmina cashmere




Just Triangles Entrelac Scarf +tab
The triangle pattern of this light weight scarf is very simple but strong and effective




Bubblegum Cowl +tab
This is a chunky cowl that will be suitable for children and adults alike




Wilde Weave Cowl +tab
This article shares instructions to knit a cowl that looks as good worn loose or doubled up




Tubular Scarf on Two Needles +tab
This is an easy project that introduces the concept of tubular knitting that can be adapted to other projects




The Gun Smoke Cowl +tab
The Gun Smoke Cowl by Michelle Cali Mattingly is a quick and easy unisex cowl pattern inspired by old Western films




Give It to Me Straight Cowl by Michelle Cali Mattingly +tab
This simple but stylish and practical knitted cowl is suitable for all levels of knitters with free pattern to download









