Diagonal Drop Stitch Scarf Pattern (Really)

In its entirety

Alright guys. It’s been a long time coming and I know a lot of people have been visiting the site looking for this and end up being confuzzled for their efforts. This is an actual pattern.

Also note that I only made a demo. I planned on knitting the entire scarf but really didn’t like the yarn and this was way overdue anyways. One day… I think the demo is enough for the visual aid.

This is a basic pattern that most beginning knitters can accomplish. It’s a garter stitch scarf knit on the diagonal that creates two tapered ends.

You’ll need to know how to:

Cast on

Bind off

Knit

Knit two together (k2tog) This is a decrease

Knit in the front and back of one stitch (kfb) This is an increase

Yarn over (YO)

Ready? I decided to try a different yarn this time. So my model will be roughly a bulky weight yarn on US size 13 needles. Use whatever yarn you like and check the ballband for needle size suggestions. Note: I didn’t end up liking this yarn and decided to only knit a demo. Have everything?

Here’s the pattern:

Cast on one stitch.

You’ll notice that each end is a triangle. To make the first one, start here.

Triangle End

Triangle 1 (The Beginning):

Knit in the front and back of your cast on stitch (kfb). You will now have 2 stitches on the needle. This is row 1.

Kfb in both of those stitches. You now have 4 stitches. Row 2.

Kfb the first stitch in every row until you have 7 rows knit. (Rows 1-7).

Row 8: K, *yo 2x, K* *Repeat the directions until the end of the row. These 8 rows make one pattern repeat.

Do one more pattern repeat to create your starting triangle. You’ll have 15 sts on your needle not including the yo’s you put on in the last row. You’re ready to work the body

Pattern Close-Up

Body Pattern:

Row 1: Kfb the first stitch, then knit to the end dropping all your yo’s. Note, on the first stitch increase, if it feels a little tight or you’re worried, just wiggle the stitch a little until you’ve got some slack. It’ll be fine, trust me.

Row 2: K to last 2 st, K2tog

Rows 3, 5, 7: Kfb, k to last 2 st, k2tog

Rows 2 and 6: k

Row 8: K1, *yo 2x, k* to end.

Repeat rows 1-8 until you’re satisfied with the length. Most people will knit a scarf until it’s 4-5 feet long. Make sure the pull your stitches straight after your dropped yo’s so you can see the real length.

Triangle 2 (The End):

This is just the reverse to the first one.

Row 1: K all sts, dropping your yo’s

Row 2: K2tog, knit to last 2 st, k2tog

Rows 3-7: K2tog, knit to end

Row 8: K2tog, *yo 2x, k* repeat to end

Repeat the above rows 1-7 one more time. Once you get down to two stitches on your needle, knit them together and pull your yarn end through the last stitch to bind off. Once you’ve woven in your ends and blocked (if you like), you’re done!

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If you try this pattern and find any mistakes, have suggestions, or just want to show off, let me know! I’m excited to have my first “pattern” up and hope I didn’t screw too many people up the first time around. Or this time.

As a side note, I have a box of craft books and magazines that I’m looking to move out of the apartment. Would anyone be interested in a raffle or drawing or something?