How To Make Rib Stitch Neater - Tutorial

Photos above © Button and Blue

Does your knitting ribbing sometimes look loose, uneven, or less defined than you would like? One simple technique worth trying is twisted rib stitch.

Twisted rib is a variation of ordinary ribbing in which selected stitches are worked through the back loop. This small change twists the stitch and can create sharper, more clearly defined columns — especially around cuffs, sweater hems, neckbands, and hat brims.

Twisted Rib Stitch at a Glance

Technique: Twisted Rib Stitch

Craft: Knitting

Skill Level: Beginner / Easy

Based on: Knit and purl ribbing

Main Technique: Working stitches through the back loop

Best For: Cuffs, hems, neckbands and hat brims

Result: Firm, clearly defined rib columns

Why Does Regular Ribbing Sometimes Look Uneven?

Ribbing looks simple because it is built from basic knit and purl stitches, but achieving perfectly even rib columns can take practice.

One common trouble spot occurs when the working yarn moves between a knit stitch and a purl stitch. That transition can introduce a little extra yarn between stitches, making one side of a rib column appear looser than the other.

Differences between your knit and purl tension can make the effect even more noticeable, particularly in 1x1 and 2x2 ribbing.

What Is Twisted Rib Stitch?

Twisted rib is a variation of standard ribbing. Instead of working every stitch in the usual way, one or more stitches are worked through the back loop.

Working through the back loop changes the orientation of the stitch and creates the characteristic twisted appearance.

On the finished fabric, the knit columns can look narrower and more sharply defined than they do in ordinary ribbing.

How to Knit a Twisted Knit Stitch

The abbreviation ktbl means knit through the back loop.

1. Keep the working yarn behind your knitting.
2. Insert the right needle into the back of the next stitch on the left needle.
3. Wrap the working yarn around the right needle.
4. Pull the new loop through the stitch.
5. Slide the old stitch off the left needle.

Unlike an ordinary knit stitch, working through the back loop twists the base of the stitch.

How to Purl Through the Back Loop

You may also encounter the abbreviation ptbl, meaning purl through the back loop.

1. Bring the working yarn to the front.
2. Approach the back loop of the next stitch with the right needle.
3. Wrap the yarn as required for a purl stitch.
4. Draw the new loop through.
5. Slide the completed stitch from the left needle.

Purling through the back loop can feel awkward at first. Work slowly until the needle movement becomes comfortable.

Simple 1x1 Twisted Rib

A common way to experiment with twisted rib is to replace the knit stitches in ordinary 1x1 ribbing with knit-through-the-back-loop stitches.

Simple twisted rib repeat:

*K1 tbl, P1; repeat from * across.

This produces twisted knit columns separated by ordinary purl stitches. Depending on the project, pattern, and desired appearance, other twisted-rib variations may twist both knit and purl stitches.

Twisted Rib vs. Regular Rib

Both techniques create vertical ribbing, but the finished fabrics are not identical.

Regular ribbing generally produces a soft, highly elastic fabric. It is the familiar choice for sweater cuffs, hems, neckbands, socks, and hats.

Twisted ribbing tends to create tighter-looking, more defined stitch columns. Because twisting changes the structure of the stitches, however, the fabric can behave differently from ordinary ribbing.

For that reason, twisted rib is not automatically a replacement for every ribbed section. The best choice depends on the look, stretch, and structure you want for the project.

Where Can You Use Twisted Rib?

Twisted rib can be an attractive choice anywhere you want a neat, structured ribbed edge, including:

• Sweater cuffs
• Sweater hems
• Cardigan bands
• Hat brims
• Sock cuffs
• Neckbands
• Mittens
• Decorative knitted panels

More Ways to Make Ribbing Look Neater

Twisted stitches are not the only solution for uneven ribbing. If your regular rib stitch still looks loose or irregular, try these simple adjustments:

• Watch the knit-to-purl transition. Avoid leaving excess slack when moving the yarn.
• Keep your tension consistent. Uneven knit and purl tension can exaggerate irregular columns.
• Try smaller needles. Many patterns already use a smaller needle for ribbed cuffs and hems.
• Experiment with your yarn. Fiber, twist, and elasticity can affect stitch definition.
• Make a swatch. Compare regular and twisted rib before committing to an entire garment.

Should You Always Use Twisted Rib?

Not necessarily.

Twisting stitches changes more than their appearance. It can also change the elasticity, density, and overall behavior of the fabric.

If a knitting pattern specifically calls for ordinary ribbing, consider making a small swatch before substituting twisted rib. This is particularly important for fitted cuffs, necklines, socks, and other areas where stretch matters.

Practice Before Using It in a Project

The easiest way to understand the difference is to make two small swatches using the same yarn and needles.

Knit one in ordinary 1x1 rib and the other in twisted 1x1 rib. Compare the stitch definition, width, stretch, and overall appearance.

This simple experiment will show you whether twisted rib gives you the result you want for your next project.

Original Tutorial Inspiration

This Amazing Knitting article was originally published after discovering a twisted-rib tutorial from Button and Blue. The original photographs on this page are credited to Button and Blue.

The original external tutorial may no longer be consistently available online, so this page has been expanded with an independent Amazing Knitting explanation of the technique rather than reproducing the original author's tutorial.

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Sea Shell Baby Blanket - Knitting Pattern Guide

Photo from the web

This Sea Shell Baby Blanket is a beautiful example of how simple lace shaping can create flowing, shell-like waves across a knitted blanket.

The original Amazing Knitting post described this project as a free pattern discovered through Pinterest. However, we have not been able to verify the original designer or a legitimate current download for this exact blanket. Rather than attribute the design incorrectly, this updated page preserves the project as a knitting inspiration and pattern guide.

Pattern Availability Update

This page was originally published in 2019 as a free-pattern discovery. We can no longer verify a legitimate free source for the exact blanket shown here or confidently identify its original designer. Amazing Knitting therefore does not provide an unverified download or reproduce instructions from an unknown source.

Sea Shell Baby Blanket at a Glance

Project: Sea Shell Baby Blanket

Craft: Knitting

Category: Baby Blanket

Style: Lace / Wave / Shell Texture

Inspiration: Feather-and-fan style lace

Construction: Flat knitted blanket

Original Designer: Not reliably identified

Current Availability: Exact original free pattern not verified

About the Sea Shell Baby Blanket

The attraction of this blanket comes from its repeating waves of textured lace.

In the photograph, the knitted fabric creates a series of curved, shell-like sections that give the blanket considerably more movement than plain stockinette or garter stitch.

It is a particularly effective style for baby blankets because the repeating pattern can create an elaborate appearance without requiring complicated colorwork.

A Feather-and-Fan Style of Lace

The original Amazing Knitting post described the stitch pattern as belonging to the broad feather-and-fan family of lace patterns.

Feather-and-fan style knitting uses carefully arranged increases and decreases to make the fabric naturally rise and fall into decorative waves.

Different designers use this basic idea in many different ways, changing the number of stitches, spacing, texture and arrangement to create everything from gentle waves to pronounced scallops and shell-like motifs.

Why the Pattern Looks More Difficult Than It Is

Lace blankets can appear intimidating because a finished piece contains hundreds of openings, curves and textured sections.

In reality, many designs of this type are based on a relatively short stitch repeat worked again and again across the blanket.

Once the knitter understands where the increases and decreases occur, the visual complexity comes primarily from repetition rather than from learning a completely new technique on every row.

How Knitted Waves Are Created

The characteristic movement in feather-and-fan inspired knitting comes from balancing increases and decreases.

Yarn overs add stitches and create decorative openings. Decreases remove stitches and pull sections of the fabric together.

When these operations are arranged systematically across a row, the fabric develops the flowing curves associated with wave and shell patterns.

Choosing Yarn for a Lace Baby Blanket

Yarn choice has a major effect on how clearly a lace pattern appears.

A smooth yarn generally allows the increases, decreases and openings to remain visible. Very fuzzy yarn can soften those details and make an intricate stitch pattern harder to see.

For a baby blanket, also consider:

• Softness against sensitive skin
• Washability
• Durability
• Good stitch definition
• Comfortable finished weight
• Appropriate fiber care requirements

Solid Colors Show the Texture Beautifully

A single color can be especially effective for this type of blanket.

Without frequent color changes competing for attention, light and shadow emphasize the raised and open sections of the knitted fabric.

Pale neutrals can create a traditional baby-blanket appearance, while stronger colors can make the same lace structure look much more modern.

Keep Your Stitch Count Under Control

One of the most useful habits when knitting lace is checking the stitch count regularly.

A missed yarn over or decrease may not become visually obvious until several rows later. By then, correcting the error can require undoing a substantial amount of knitting.

Count stitches after important pattern rows and consider placing markers between repeats when the pattern allows it.

Use Lifelines for Lace Knitting

A lifeline is a strand of contrasting yarn or thread passed through a completed row of live stitches.

If a mistake occurs later, the knitting can be carefully unraveled back to that protected row without losing the entire project.

For a large lace blanket, inserting a lifeline periodically can save a considerable amount of time.

Blocking Makes a Big Difference

Lace often looks uneven or compressed while it is still on the needles.

Appropriate blocking after knitting allows the fabric to settle and can make the openings and wave shapes much more visible.

Always follow the care instructions for your chosen fiber and avoid stretching a baby blanket beyond the dimensions intended by the pattern.

Skills That Help

A shell or feather-and-fan style blanket commonly uses skills such as:

• Casting on and binding off
• Knit and purl stitches
• Yarn overs
• Basic decreases
• Repeating lace sections
• Counting stitches accurately
• Reading written lace instructions or charts
• Correcting simple lace mistakes
• Blocking finished lace

Is This Exact Sea Shell Blanket Pattern Still Free?

The original 2019 Amazing Knitting post described this project as a free pattern found through Pinterest.

During our current review, however, we could not reliably identify the original designer or confirm a legitimate current free download for the exact blanket shown in the photograph.

Several unrelated knitting and crochet patterns use very similar names, so linking one of those designs here as though it were the original would be misleading.

Amazing Knitting therefore does not reproduce the old instructions or link to unofficial pattern copies.

Looking for a Free Alternative?

If you love the shell and wave effect but need a pattern that is genuinely available free today, you can still create a similar ocean-inspired look with a verified free knitted square.

Seashell Square by Daisy and Storm is a free knitting pattern that creates a seashell motif using knit and purl stitches. Individual squares can be joined with other blocks to create an afghan or blanket.

Get the Free Seashell Square Pattern →

More Free Baby Blanket Patterns

Amazing Knitting also has many baby blanket projects in the archive that you can explore for a currently available free pattern.

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You can also browse lace baby blankets, feather-and-fan knitting, and free knitting blanket patterns.

Before You Start

If your main goal is to recreate the appearance of the blanket shown here, avoid assuming that another pattern with “Sea Shell” in its title is the same design.

Instead, choose a verified lace or feather-and-fan blanket pattern, check its required yarn and gauge, and make a swatch before committing to the full project.

Source note: This page was originally published by Amazing Knitting in 2019 as a Pinterest pattern discovery. The original designer and a legitimate current download for the exact photographed blanket could not be reliably verified during our latest review. Amazing Knitting does not claim ownership of the original photographed design or reproduce unverified pattern instructions.

Sunny Baby Blanket - Free Pattern

Photo above © Funktious

Looking for a simple and cheerful free baby blanket knitting pattern? The Sunny Baby Blanket by Lucie Sinkler combines easy knit-and-purl texture with a generous garter-stitch border to create a cozy, timeless baby blanket.

The original blanket looks especially bright and cheerful in sunny yellow, but the design works beautifully in almost any color. Its straightforward construction also makes it an appealing project for knitters who want a relaxing blanket without lace or complicated colorwork.

Sunny Baby Blanket at a Glance

Pattern: Sunny Baby Blanket

Designer: Lucie Sinkler

Craft: Knitting

Category: Baby Blanket

Yarn Weight: Worsted

Suggested Yarn: Plymouth Yarn Encore Worsted

Yardage: About 800 yards / 732 meters

Needle Size: US 8 / 5.0 mm

Gauge: 17 stitches and 32 rows = 4 inches in garter stitch

Finished Size: About 30½ × 34 inches / 77.5 × 86.5 cm

Construction: Worked flat

Pattern Availability: Free

About the Sunny Baby Blanket

The Sunny Baby Blanket is a classic textured baby blanket designed by Lucie Sinkler. It was first published in 2007 and has remained a popular choice for knitters looking for an uncomplicated baby blanket with more visual interest than plain garter stitch.

Rather than using cables, lace, or several yarn colors, the design creates its texture through simple combinations of knit and purl stitches.

This gives the blanket a clean geometric appearance while keeping the knitting process relatively straightforward.

A Simple Textured Design

The central area of the blanket alternates smooth and textured sections, creating a subtle block-like pattern across the fabric.

A generous garter-stitch border frames the design and gives the blanket a neat, finished appearance.

Because all of the visual interest comes from the stitches themselves, the pattern works particularly well in a single solid color.

Why Yellow Works So Well

The original pattern highlights bright yellow as a particularly cheerful choice for this blanket, which explains the "Sunny" name.

Yellow can make a lovely gender-neutral baby color, but there is no need to limit the project to the original shade.

Cream, white, sage, soft gray, blue, pink, lavender, or stronger modern colors can all give the same pattern a very different personality.

Yarn and Yardage

The pattern calls for approximately:

800 yards / 732 meters of worsted-weight yarn

The original suggested yarn is Plymouth Yarn Encore Worsted, a machine-washable wool and acrylic blend.

Washability can be especially useful for a baby blanket, since blankets intended for regular use may need frequent cleaning.

If you substitute another worsted-weight yarn, make a gauge swatch before beginning so you can check the resulting fabric and finished dimensions.

Needles and Gauge

The original pattern recommends a:

US 8 / 5.0 mm circular knitting needle

A 29-inch circular needle is recommended to comfortably hold the large number of blanket stitches. The blanket itself is still worked flat rather than in the round.

The published gauge is:

17 stitches × 32 rows = 4 inches in garter stitch

Finished Blanket Size

The finished Sunny Baby Blanket measures approximately:

30½ × 34 inches / 77.5 × 86.5 cm

This creates a useful baby-size blanket suitable for the nursery, supervised cuddling, or taking along in a stroller.

Knitting Skills Used

One reason this pattern remains approachable is that the texture is created with fundamental knitting techniques. Depending on your experience, the project can provide useful practice with:

• Knit stitches
• Purl stitches
• Garter stitch
• Following repeating rows
• Maintaining consistent tension
• Working a large number of stitches on a circular needle
• Simple finishing and weaving in ends

There is no need to manage multiple yarn colors to create the blanket's textured effect.

A Good First Baby Blanket Project

If you have already practiced basic knit and purl stitches and want to move on to a larger project, the Sunny Baby Blanket can be an appealing next step.

The repeating structure gives you something more interesting than plain knitting while avoiding many of the techniques found in more advanced lace or cable blankets.

A blanket is also useful for practicing consistent tension over a larger piece of fabric.

A Classic Handmade Baby Gift

A knitted baby blanket can make a thoughtful gift for a newborn or baby shower. The Sunny Baby Blanket is especially versatile because its simple geometric texture can suit many different nursery styles.

Choosing a washable yarn can make the finished blanket practical for everyday use as well as attractive enough to give as a handmade keepsake.

Is the Sunny Baby Blanket Pattern Free?

Yes. The Sunny Baby Blanket by Lucie Sinkler is currently available as a free knitting pattern.

The complete instructions are hosted externally by HowStuffWorks, and the pattern is also listed as free on Ravelry.

Amazing Knitting does not reproduce the designer's complete knitting instructions. Please use the original pattern source for the full pattern.

Get the Free Sunny Baby Blanket Pattern

Visit the original pattern page for the complete knitting instructions, materials, gauge, and finishing information.

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Pattern credit: Sunny Baby Blanket was designed by Lucie Sinkler and published through HowStuffWorks. Pattern availability and technical information may change over time.

More Free Baby Blanket Knitting Patterns

If you enjoy this project, explore more free baby blanket knitting patterns, textured baby blankets, and easy baby blanket knitting ideas from the Amazing Knitting archive.

Before You Start

Check the original pattern before purchasing yarn. Confirm the current materials, gauge, finished measurements, and instructions, then make a gauge swatch if finished size is important to you.

Boy Sweater - Knitting Pattern

Photos above © milainemicoton

Looking for a stylish boy sweater knitting pattern with practical cold-weather details? Boy Sweater by Lisa Chemery is a seamless top-down pullover for babies and children, featuring a cozy shawl collar, buttoned neck opening, raglan shaping, and textured stitch details.

The close-fitting design is intended to sit comfortably under a jacket, while the shawl collar provides extra warmth around the neck — especially useful for children who do not enjoy wearing scarves.

Boy Sweater at a Glance

Pattern: Boy Sweater

Designer: Lisa Chemery

Craft: Knitting

Category: Baby & Child Pullover

Construction: Top-down and seamless

Yarn Weight: Worsted / DK

Needles: US 6 / 4.0 mm and US 8 / 5.0 mm

Main Gauge: 20 stitches × 30 rounds = 4 inches / 10 cm in stockinette

Yardage: Approximately 275–700 yards / 251–640 m

Sizes: 3 months to 8 years

Languages: English and French

Pattern Availability: Paid pattern

About the Boy Sweater

Designed by Lisa Chemery, Boy Sweater combines the practicality of a children's pullover with several details that give it a more polished look.

The most recognizable feature is the shawl collar, which wraps softly around the neck and is paired with a small buttoned opening.

Textured knitting and twisted-rib details add visual interest without turning the sweater into a heavily decorated garment, making the design suitable for both boys and girls.

Seamless Top-Down Construction

The sweater is knitted seamlessly from the top down. The upper section begins flat, after which stitches are added for the neck placket and the body continues in the round.

The sleeves are also worked in the round, reducing the amount of garment seaming required at the end.

Top-down construction has another practical advantage: it allows knitters to see the garment taking shape from the neckline toward the hem.

The Shawl Collar

The shawl collar is one of the defining features of this sweater. After the body is completed, stitches are picked up around the neckline and the collar is worked flat.

Short rows are used to create the characteristic shawl shape, and the lower edges of the collar are then attached to the sweater body.

Besides giving the sweater its classic appearance, the collar provides extra knitted fabric around the child's neck without requiring a separate scarf.

Baby and Child Sizes

The current pattern includes a particularly useful range of sizes:

• 3 months
• 6 months
• 12 months
• 18 months
• 2 years
• 4 years
• 6 years
• 8 years

The designer provides finished garment measurements as well as intended chest measurements, so check the original pattern carefully when deciding which size to knit.

Yarn Requirements

Boy Sweater is designed for approximately:

275–700 yards / 251–640 meters

The exact amount depends on size. The designer recommends a worsted-to-DK-weight merino or merino-blend yarn.

Suggested yarns listed with the pattern include Malabrigo Rios and several DK and worsted options.

Needles and Gauge

The pattern uses two main needle sizes:

• US 6 / 4.0 mm
• US 8 / 5.0 mm

The published stockinette gauge after blocking is:

20 stitches × 30 rounds = 4 inches / 10 cm

The textured portion has a separate row gauge, so use the designer's current pattern instructions when swatching and selecting needle sizes.

Knitting Skills Used

This project involves more than basic stockinette knitting. Techniques used in the design include:

• Knitting and purling
• Increasing and decreasing
• Top-down raglan construction
• Knitting in the round
• Picking up stitches
• Short rows
• Twisted stitches
• Textured stitch patterns
• Buttonholes and finishing

The combination makes Boy Sweater an interesting project for knitters who already understand the basics and want to develop their garment-knitting skills.

Is the Boy Sweater Pattern Free?

No. Boy Sweater by Lisa Chemery is currently a paid knitting pattern.

The pattern is sold through the designer's Ravelry listing. Amazing Knitting does not reproduce the designer's copyrighted instructions.

Visit the original listing below for the current price, complete sizing, materials, and purchase information.

View the Original Boy Sweater Pattern →

Pattern credit: Boy Sweater was designed by Lisa Chemery. Pattern pricing, availability, sizing, and technical information are controlled by the designer and may change over time.

Prefer a Free Alternative?

If you love the cozy shawl-collar style but would prefer a free knitting pattern, Amazing Knitting has a similar baby and child project in our archive.

Double Breasted Jacket with Shawl Collar — Free Knitting Pattern

This is a different design — not a free copy of Boy Sweater — but it offers a similar cozy shawl-collar look for babies and children and is available as a free knitting pattern.

View the Free Shawl Collar Pattern →

You can also browse our free baby sweater patterns for more no-cost options.

More Baby and Child Sweaters

Explore more boy sweater knitting patterns, baby sweater knitting patterns, and children's sweater knitting patterns from the Amazing Knitting archive.

Before You Start

If you choose the original Boy Sweater, check Lisa Chemery's current Ravelry listing before purchasing yarn. Confirm your chosen size, yarn requirement, needle sizes, gauge, notions, and any current pattern updates before casting on.

Tree Rings - Knitting Pattern Guide

Photo above © Brooklyn Tweed/Jared Flood

Tree Rings by Andrea Rangel is a dramatic circular knitting pattern inspired by the classic pi-shawl construction associated with Elizabeth Zimmermann.

Instead of relying primarily on open lace, Tree Rings builds visual interest through changing textures, geometric movement, chevrons, and a decorative knitted-on edging. The finished piece can be worn as a large circular shawl or used as an impressive knitted throw.

Pattern Availability

Tree Rings is currently available as a paid PDF knitting pattern from Brooklyn Tweed. Amazing Knitting provides this project guide and links readers to the legitimate designer/publisher source rather than reproducing the copyrighted pattern instructions or charts.

Tree Rings at a Glance

Pattern: Tree Rings

Designer: Andrea Rangel

Publisher: Brooklyn Tweed

Collection: Wool People, Volume 6

First Published: November 2013

Craft: Knitting

Category: Circular Shawl / Throw

Yarn Weight: Worsted

Yardage: Approximately 1,820 yards / 1,664 m

Suggested Needles: US 7 / 4.5 mm and US 10 / 6 mm

Finished Size: Approximately 62 inches in diameter

Construction: Center-out, worked in the round

Current Availability: Paid PDF pattern

About Tree Rings

Designed by Andrea Rangel, Tree Rings takes the basic idea of a circular pi shawl and gives it a strongly textured, contemporary appearance.

The design draws the eye outward from the center through changing areas of texture and geometric patterning. As the circumference increases, the knitted fabric develops the layered appearance that inspired the name Tree Rings.

Although officially categorized as a shawl or wrap, its generous circular dimensions also allow it to function beautifully as a decorative throw.

Finished Size

The published finished diameter is approximately:

62 inches / 157.5 cm

That makes Tree Rings a substantial project. It is considerably larger than a typical accessory and requires both a significant amount of yarn and increasingly long circular needles as the work grows.

Yarn and Yardage

The original version was designed for Brooklyn Tweed Shelter, a worsted-weight wool yarn.

The published requirement is:

Approximately 1,820 yards / 1,664 metres of worsted-weight wool

The original sample used 13 skeins of Brooklyn Tweed Shelter.

Because texture is such an important part of this design, yarn choice affects more than the finished size. A yarn with good stitch definition helps the changing surface patterns remain visible after blocking.

Needles

Tree Rings uses two main needle sizes:

• US 7 / 4.5 mm — suggested for the welted stockinette sections and edging
• US 10 / 6 mm — suggested for the center lace and horizontal chevron sections

The project begins with double-pointed needles and progresses to circular needles as the number of stitches increases.

The official materials list includes both 32-inch and 60-inch circular needles in the required sizes.

Gauge

Because Tree Rings contains several different stitch patterns, the official pattern provides more than one gauge measurement.

For example, the published gauge for the welted stockinette section is:

18 stitches × 26 rounds = 4 inches / 10 cm after blocking

Other sections have their own row or round gauge because lace, twists, and textured stitches behave differently.

How Tree Rings Is Constructed

Tree Rings is worked from the center outward in the round. This means the circumference becomes progressively larger as the project grows.

Near the outer edge, the construction changes. The lace edging is worked back and forth and attached to the live shawl stitches as it progresses.

This method creates an integrated decorative border without simply binding off the large circular body and sewing on a separate edging later.

Texture Instead of Traditional Lace

One of the most interesting features of Tree Rings is its emphasis on texture.

Many circular pi shawls are dominated by open lace motifs. Tree Rings instead combines welted stockinette, twists, chevrons, lace, and other structural changes to create movement across the circular fabric.

The result is a project whose appearance changes depending on the light and the direction from which the textured stitches are viewed.

Skills That Help

Tree Rings is best suited to a knitter who is already comfortable with the basics and wants a substantial project. Useful skills include:

• Knitting in the round
• Working with double-pointed needles
• Using long circular needles
• Increasing stitches
• Following charted stitch patterns
• Working textured stitches and twists
• Basic lace techniques
• Managing a large number of live stitches
• Working an attached edging
• Blocking a large circular project

Important: Brooklyn Tweed notes that the stitch patterns for this design are charted. If you strongly prefer written-out row-by-row stitch instructions, check the current pattern details before purchasing.

Shawl or Blanket?

Tree Rings occupies an interesting space between a shawl and a blanket. Brooklyn Tweed presents it as a textured pi shawl, while its 62-inch circular size makes it large enough to work beautifully as a decorative throw.

Many knitters are therefore drawn to the design not only as something wearable, but also as an heirloom-style circular blanket.

Is Tree Rings a Free Knitting Pattern?

No. Tree Rings by Andrea Rangel is currently a paid knitting pattern.

The official Brooklyn Tweed listing currently offers the pattern as a downloadable PDF. Pattern prices and availability can change, so check the publisher's current page for the latest information.

Amazing Knitting does not reproduce the pattern's copyrighted charts, stitch counts, or row-by-row instructions.

Get the Official Tree Rings Pattern

The safest source for the current version, pattern support, and any published corrections is Brooklyn Tweed.

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Looking for a Free Knitted Blanket?

If you found this page specifically because you were searching for a free blanket pattern, you can explore the free blanket projects collected in the Amazing Knitting archive instead.

Explore Free Blanket Knitting Patterns →

You may also enjoy round knitted blankets, textured blanket patterns, and lace blanket knitting patterns.

Before You Start

Tree Rings is a large project, so read through the official pattern before buying the full yarn quantity. Check your gauge, make sure you have the necessary needle lengths, and become familiar with the charts before the number of stitches becomes large.

Also check the current Brooklyn Tweed pattern page for the latest version and any published errata before beginning.

Pattern credit: Tree Rings was designed by Andrea Rangel and published by Brooklyn Tweed in Wool People, Volume 6. The existing photograph on this Amazing Knitting page is credited to Brooklyn Tweed / Jared Flood. Amazing Knitting does not reproduce the designer's copyrighted charts or knitting instructions.

Jordan Baby Blanket - Free Pattern

Photo above © danelle1977

Looking for an easy free baby blanket knitting pattern with plenty of texture? The Jordan Baby Blanket by marianna mel is a sweet, adaptable design worked in DK-weight yarn using simple knit-and-purl texture.

The original pattern includes several blanket sizes, from a tiny 15-inch blanket through a 30-inch baby blanket, and the designer explains that the size can be adjusted further. This makes it an especially versatile project for baby gifts, premature babies, or dolls.

Jordan Baby Blanket at a Glance

Pattern: Jordan Baby Blanket

Designer: marianna mel

Published: September 2018

Craft: Knitting

Category: Baby Blanket

Yarn Weight: DK

Needle Size: US 6 / 4.0 mm

Gauge: 24 stitches = 4 inches / 10 cm

Sizes: 15", 18", 24" and 30"

Adjustable: Yes

Pattern Availability: Free

About the Jordan Baby Blanket

Designed by marianna mel of Marianna's Lazy Daisy Days, the Jordan Baby Blanket is a textured knitted blanket with a simple, gender-neutral appearance.

Rather than relying on lace, cables, or multiple yarn colors, the visual interest comes from combinations of basic knit and purl stitches. The resulting texture gives the blanket more character than plain stockinette while keeping the techniques approachable.

A Simple Textured Blanket

One of the most appealing features of the Jordan Baby Blanket is its textured surface.

The design uses knit-and-purl combinations to create raised areas across the fabric. This makes it a useful project for knitters who are comfortable with the basic stitches and want to practice maintaining a repeating textured pattern over a larger piece.

A solid or lightly tonal yarn can be especially effective because it allows the stitch texture to remain visible without competing with strong color changes.

Four Sizes — and Easy to Adjust

The pattern provides stitch counts for four sizes:

• 15 inches
• 18 inches
• 24 inches
• 30 inches

The smallest 15 × 15 inch version was designed as a very small blanket suitable for a premature or angel baby, or as a doll blanket.

The designer also notes that the pattern is easy to adjust for larger sizes, giving knitters flexibility beyond the four sizes already provided.

Yarn Requirements

The original design uses DK-weight yarn. The smallest 15-inch version requires approximately:

70g of DK yarn

Naturally, the larger versions require more yarn. Check the designer's current instructions for the requirements of the exact blanket size you intend to make before purchasing your yarn.

For a baby blanket, you may also want to consider softness, washability, and durability when choosing a substitute yarn.

Needles and Gauge

The original pattern recommends:

US 6 / 4.0 mm knitting needles

The published gauge is:

24 stitches = 4 inches / 10 cm

If finished dimensions matter to you, make a swatch before beginning and adjust your needle size if necessary.

Knitting Skills Used

The Jordan Baby Blanket is built around fundamental knitting techniques. Helpful skills include:

• Casting on
• Knit stitches
• Purl stitches
• Following repeating rows
• Maintaining consistent tension
• Binding off
• Weaving in yarn ends

Because the texture comes primarily from knit and purl stitches, the project can be a useful next step after practicing basic knitting.

Important Pattern Correction

The designer notes that an earlier version of the Jordan Baby Blanket contained an error in the purl rows. The instructions have since been corrected. If you saved or printed an older copy, check the current designer version before knitting.

A Useful Baby Gift Project

The adjustable sizing makes this pattern particularly useful when knitting for different purposes.

You can make the small version as a keepsake or doll blanket, choose one of the larger baby sizes, or use the designer's guidance to adapt the dimensions further.

Its simple texture also works with many color choices, making it easy to coordinate the blanket with a nursery or gift theme.

Is the Jordan Baby Blanket Pattern Free?

Yes. The Jordan Baby Blanket is currently listed as a free knitting pattern on Ravelry, with the free pattern linked to the designer's Marianna's Lazy Daisy Days website.

You may also encounter a paid downloadable PDF edition through other marketplaces. That does not change the availability of the designer's free web version linked from the Ravelry listing.

Amazing Knitting does not reproduce the designer's complete row-by-row instructions. Use the original source for the current pattern and its corrected instructions.

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Visit the Ravelry pattern page to access the current free pattern information and the link to the designer's original instructions.

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Pattern credit: Jordan Baby Blanket was designed by marianna mel and published through Marianna's Lazy Daisy Days. Pattern availability and technical information may change over time.

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Before You Start

Open the designer's current pattern before casting on, especially if you previously saved an older version. Choose your blanket size, confirm the corresponding yarn requirement and stitch count, check the corrected instructions, and make a gauge swatch if finished dimensions are important.

No Sew Baby Booties - Knitting Pattern Guide

Photos above © PatternDuchess

No Sew Baby Booties by Mari-Liis Hirv is a clever baby bootie design created for knitters who would rather avoid sewing knitted pieces together after finishing.

The booties are shaped as a seamless project, with only the yarn ends left to hide at the end. The original pattern was published through Pattern Duchess and included sizes for babies from birth to six months.

Pattern Availability Update

This Amazing Knitting page originally described No Sew Baby Booties as a free pattern and tutorial. The original Pattern Duchess digital pattern has since been discontinued and is no longer available online. We have updated this page so readers are not directed to an unavailable free pattern.

No Sew Baby Booties at a Glance

Pattern: No sew baby booties

Designer: Mari-Liis Hirv

Published: June 2015

Original Source: Pattern Duchess

Craft: Knitting

Category: Baby Booties

Yarn Weight: DK

Needle Size: US 6 / 4.0 mm

Gauge: 21 stitches × 28 rows = 4 inches / 10 cm

Yardage: 80–109 yards / 73–100 m

Sizes: 0–3 months and 3–6 months

Construction: No sewing / seamless construction

Current Availability: Discontinued

About the No Sew Baby Booties

Designed by Mari-Liis Hirv, these little booties were created specifically to reduce one of the finishing jobs many knitters dislike: sewing knitted pieces together.

Instead of knitting several separate pieces and joining them afterwards, the construction creates the bootie without a traditional assembly seam. The designer notes that you still need to hide the yarn ends when the knitting is finished.

Yarn and Yardage

The original pattern suggests DROPS Muskat, a DK-weight cotton yarn.

The published requirement is approximately:

80–109 yards / 73–100 metres

The original materials information specifies one 50g ball of DROPS Muskat. If you already own a legitimate copy of the pattern and want to substitute yarn, concentrate on matching the published gauge rather than simply choosing another yarn labelled DK.

Needles and Gauge

The original project uses:

US 6 / 4.0 mm double-pointed needles

The published stockinette gauge is:

21 stitches × 28 rows = 4 inches / 10 cm

The original materials list calls for five double-pointed needles.

Two Baby Sizes

The discontinued pattern was written in two sizes:

• 0–3 months
• 3–6 months

When knitting footwear for a baby, finished foot measurements are more useful than age alone whenever the pattern provides them, since babies of the same age can vary considerably in size.

What Does “No Sew” Mean?

In this pattern, “no sew” refers to avoiding the usual construction seam used to assemble separately knitted bootie pieces.

That does not mean the project has no finishing at all. Yarn ends still need to be secured, and the construction involves picking up stitches during the knitting.

This makes the project especially interesting for knitters who want to explore seamless baby footwear while learning how picked-up stitches can become part of the construction.

Skills That Help

Useful skills for this type of project include:

• Casting on and binding off
• Knit and purl stitches
• Working with double-pointed needles
• Knitting in the round
• Picking up stitches
• Basic shaping
• Following short-row shaping
• Weaving in yarn ends

Is the Original Free Pattern Still Available?

No. The original Pattern Duchess digital pattern has been discontinued.

Ravelry retains the pattern record and its historical specifications, but currently states that the digital pattern is no longer available online.

Amazing Knitting therefore does not reproduce an archived copy of Mari-Liis Hirv's instructions or send readers to unofficial copies hosted elsewhere.

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Looking for a Free No-Sew Alternative?

Fortunately, there is a currently available free pattern with the same core idea: knitting baby booties without a traditional assembly seam.

Free Alternative: One Piece No-Sew Baby Booties

Designed by Emjay Bailey, this is a separate modern no-sew baby bootie design. It starts at the sole, uses seamless construction, and finishes with a cuff worked flat.

The pattern uses worsted-weight yarn and US 6 / 4.0 mm needles and is currently available free.

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More Free Baby Booties

Amazing Knitting has many other baby footwear projects. Explore free baby bootie knitting patterns, seamless baby booties, and baby sock knitting patterns.

Before You Start

If you already obtained the original Pattern Duchess pattern legitimately while it was available, use that copy for the exact stitch counts, shaping, and construction instructions.

If you do not have the original pattern, choose a currently available alternative rather than downloading an unauthorized reproduction from another website.

Pattern credit: No sew baby booties was designed by Mari-Liis Hirv and originally published through Pattern Duchess. The existing photos on this Amazing Knitting page are credited to PatternDuchess. Amazing Knitting does not reproduce the designer's copyrighted pattern instructions.

Lamina Scarf - Free Knitting Pattern

Photo above © Foxberryjam

Lamina by Karen S. Lauger is an elegant knitted lace scarf built around a bold leaf motif with distinctive wavy garter-stitch tips.

Originally published in Knitty's First Fall 2010 issue, Lamina is designed especially well for variegated yarn and is worked in two matching halves from the center outward. The pattern remains completely free, with both the original Knitty version and an updated Ravelry download available today.

✓ Free Pattern Availability

Lamina remains available as a free knitting pattern. The updated Ravelry download includes both written instructions and charts, while the original pattern remains available free from Knitty.

Lamina Scarf at a Glance

Pattern: Lamina

Designer: Karen S. Lauger

Published In: Knitty, First Fall 2010

First Published: July 2010

Craft: Knitting

Category: Scarf

Size: One size

Finished Width: Approx. 7 in / 18 cm

Finished Length: Approx. 63 in / 160 cm

Suggested Yarn: Manos del Uruguay Silk Blend

Yarn Weight: DK / 8 ply

Needles: US 7 / 4.5 mm

Gauge: 18 stitches × 24 rows = 4 in / 10 cm in stockinette

Construction: Worked flat in two halves

Techniques: Lace, provisional cast-on, charts and increases/decreases

Availability: Free pattern

About the Lamina Scarf

Lamina is a decorative lace scarf designed by Karen S. Lauger.

The name is especially appropriate: lamina means the blade of a leaf, and a large leaf shape forms the central visual feature of the scarf.

Rather than creating a small repeating leaf pattern across the entire fabric, the design uses a much bolder motif, accompanied by wavy garter-stitch tips.

Finished Size

After blocking, the original scarf measures approximately:

7 inches wide × 63 inches long
18 cm × 160 cm

These are the designer's finished measurements for the original version. As with most lace knitting, the dimensions can change noticeably during blocking.

Original Yarn

Karen S. Lauger designed Lamina using Manos del Uruguay Silk Blend.

This is a DK-weight blend of approximately 70% merino wool and 30% silk, with about 150 yards / 137 meters per 50 g skein.

The original Knitty version calls for two skeins.

The combination of wool and silk gives the yarn enough definition to show the lace while also providing softness and drape.

A Great Pattern for Variegated Yarn

One of the designer's goals with Lamina was to create a scarf that could show off the beauty of variegated yarn.

The large-scale leaf design provides enough visual structure to remain interesting without relying on a solid-color yarn.

If you have a special hand-dyed DK yarn in your stash, this is the kind of project where its color changes can become an important part of the finished design.

Needles and Gauge

The original Knitty pattern specifies:

US 7 / 4.5 mm straight needles

The published gauge is:

18 stitches × 24 rows = 4 inches / 10 cm in stockinette stitch

Remember that the recommended needle size is only a starting point. Use the needle size necessary for you to obtain an appropriate fabric and gauge.

Worked in Two Halves

One of the most interesting features of Lamina is its construction.

Instead of casting on at one end and knitting continuously to the opposite end, the scarf is worked in two halves from the center.

The first half begins with a provisional cast-on. After that half is completed, the provisional cast-on is removed and the live stitches are placed back on the needle.

The second half is then worked in the opposite direction.

Why Use Two-Half Construction?

This construction is particularly useful for a directional motif such as a leaf.

If the scarf were simply knitted from one end to the other, the motif would appear upright at one end and upside down at the other.

Working outward from the center allows the decorative elements to maintain a balanced orientation when the scarf is worn.

The Provisional Cast-On

A provisional cast-on creates temporary cast-on stitches that can later be removed to expose live stitches.

Lamina uses this technique at the center of the scarf so the second half can be knitted directly from the first half's starting edge.

If provisional cast-ons are new to you, practice the technique on a small swatch before starting the scarf.

The Leaf Lace Motif

The central leaf is formed through carefully arranged yarn overs, decreases and increases.

These operations create both the open lace areas and the shaping that gives the motif its distinctive leaf-blade appearance.

The stitch count changes during parts of the design, so careful row tracking is useful.

Wavy Garter-Stitch Tips

The ends of Lamina contrast with the central lace through their sculptural, wavy appearance.

Garter stitch gives these areas additional texture while helping the scarf's ends stand apart visually from the main leaf section.

Blocking is important for revealing the final shape of these decorative ends.

Charts or Written Instructions?

Knitters have two useful options.

The original Knitty publication provides the pattern with charts, while Karen S. Lauger later made an updated free PDF available through Ravelry that includes written instructions as well as the charts.

This makes the newer version especially useful for knitters who prefer written lace instructions.

Skills That Help

Helpful skills for knitting Lamina include:

• Casting on and binding off
• Knit and purl stitches
• Yarn overs
• Working lace increases and decreases
• Reading a knitting chart
• Following written lace instructions
• Using stitch markers
• Working a provisional cast-on
• Returning live stitches to a needle
• Blocking lace

Use Stitch Markers

The original design uses stitch markers to help separate the edging stitches from the main lace section.

This can make it easier to see whether an accidental increase or decrease has occurred before the error travels into the next section.

Keep Track of Your Rows

Lace projects become much easier when you always know which pattern row you have just completed.

Use a row counter, paper checklist or another method that works reliably for you.

Checking your progress regularly is especially helpful in Lamina because the shape evolves as you move through the charts.

Consider a Lifeline

If you are still becoming comfortable with lace, consider adding a lifeline after a correctly completed section.

A smooth contrasting thread passed through the live stitches gives you a safe point to return to if you later need to unravel several rows.

Blocking Lamina

Blocking is an important finishing step for this design.

Lace often appears compressed while it is still on the needles. Appropriate wet blocking allows the leaf motif and decorative points to open into their intended shapes.

Follow the care requirements of your chosen yarn and use the designer's finished dimensions as a useful reference rather than aggressively stretching the fabric.

Choosing a Substitute Yarn

If you do not use the original Manos del Uruguay Silk Blend, look for a DK-weight yarn with enough stitch definition to show the lace clearly.

A smooth wool, wool blend or another yarn with suitable drape can work well, but always make a swatch before committing a special skein to the project.

Variegated and hand-dyed yarns are particularly worth considering because the original design was intentionally created to showcase them.

Is Lamina Still Free?

Yes. Lamina by Karen S. Lauger remains available as a free knitting pattern.

Ravelry currently provides a free downloadable version containing both written instructions and charts. The original 2010 version also remains available free through Knitty.

Amazing Knitting does not reproduce the designer's complete copyrighted instructions or charts. This page provides an independent project guide and directs knitters to the legitimate original sources.

Get the Free Lamina Pattern

If you prefer written instructions plus charts, use the free Ravelry version:

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You can also use the original free Knitty publication:

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More Free Scarf Knitting Patterns

If you enjoy Lamina, explore more lace scarves and free scarf patterns from the Amazing Knitting archive.

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You can also browse lace scarf patterns, leaf knitting patterns, and free lace knitting patterns.

Before You Start

Decide whether you prefer the chart-based original Knitty version or the updated Ravelry version with both written and charted instructions.

If this is your first provisional cast-on project, practice that technique first. Make a swatch with your chosen yarn, and remember that blocking plays an important role in the final appearance of the leaf lace and wavy ends.

Pattern credit: Lamina was designed by Karen S. Lauger and originally published in Knitty, First Fall 2010. The existing project photograph on this Amazing Knitting page is credited to Foxberryjam. Amazing Knitting does not reproduce the designer's copyrighted charts or complete knitting instructions.

Morning Surf Scarf - Free Pattern

 Photo above © BohoBerry 

Morning Surf Scarf by Jackie Erickson-Schweitzer is a wonderfully adaptable knitted scarf featuring soft, undulating openwork inspired by waves moving across the sea.

The design uses dropped yarnovers to create long, flowing stitches and an airy lace-like fabric. It is particularly attractive in variegated and handspun yarns, but one of the great advantages of Morning Surf is its flexibility: the pattern can be adapted to many different yarn weights and scarf widths.

✓ Free Pattern Availability

Good news: Morning Surf Scarf is still available as a free knitting pattern. The pattern is associated with Jackie Erickson-Schweitzer and HeartStrings FiberArts and has also been published by Spin-Off / Interweave.

Morning Surf Scarf at a Glance

Pattern: Morning Surf Scarf

Designer: Jackie Erickson-Schweitzer

Original Publication: January 1998

Craft: Knitting

Category: Scarf

Yarn Weight: Adaptable to different yarn weights

Gauge: Flexible — choose a needle that produces good drape

Width: Adjustable in 10-stitch increments

Notable Technique: Dropped yarnovers

Construction: Worked flat

Current Availability: Free pattern

About the Morning Surf Scarf

Morning Surf is a scarf where the yarn can become just as important as the stitch pattern.

Instead of dense cables or complicated colourwork, the design creates long open stitches that move gently across the fabric. The result has a wave-like appearance that works especially well with yarns containing several colours or subtle changes in texture.

This makes Morning Surf an interesting choice for a special skein of hand-dyed or handspun yarn that you want to showcase rather than hide inside a very complicated stitch pattern.

The Story Behind Morning Surf

The scarf has an especially fitting origin.

Designer Jackie Erickson-Schweitzer was inspired by a morning walk along the beach while attending a spinning event in Florida. The colours and movement of the water influenced both her choice of fibre and the undulating stitch sequence that eventually became Morning Surf.

The original scarf was created to showcase handspun yarn whose variations in colour and texture became part of the character of the finished piece.

A Pattern Designed for Different Yarns

One of the most useful characteristics of Morning Surf is that it was not designed around one rigid yarn specification.

The pattern can be adapted to a wide range of yarn sizes. Rather than insisting on one yarn weight and one needle size, the designer provides guidance for selecting needles that create a fabric with attractive drape without becoming excessively loose.

This makes Morning Surf particularly useful for:

• Handspun yarn
• Variegated yarn
• Hand-dyed yarn
• Special single skeins
• Stash yarn
• Experimenting with different yarn weights

Adjusting the Width

The scarf width is also easy to customize.

The cast-on can be increased or decreased in increments of 10 stitches, allowing you to make a narrower scarf or a broader wrap-like version.

Remember that increasing the width also increases yarn consumption, so allow extra yardage if you plan to make a substantially wider or longer scarf.

The Dropped-Yarnover Effect

Morning Surf gets much of its distinctive appearance from dropped yarnovers.

Yarnovers create additional loops while knitting. In this design, selected loops are later released in a controlled way, allowing the surrounding stitches to lengthen and form the characteristic open, wave-like sections.

Although the finished fabric looks unusual, the underlying concept is approachable once you understand what is supposed to happen to the extra loops.

This is one of those techniques where a small practice swatch can make the full project much easier to understand.

Why Variegated Yarn Works So Well

Highly variegated yarn can sometimes hide elaborate textured stitches. Morning Surf takes almost the opposite approach.

The elongated stitches create enough visual space for changing colours to remain visible, while the repeating waves add movement without competing heavily with the yarn.

For this reason, the pattern can be particularly effective when you have a colourful skein that looks beautiful by itself but seems difficult to match with a conventional stitch pattern.

Needle Choice

Because Morning Surf is designed for different yarn weights, there is no single needle size that every knitter must use.

The goal is to choose a needle that produces a draping fabric without becoming sloppy.

Make a small swatch first. If the fabric feels stiff, try a larger needle. If the elongated stitches look excessively loose or unstable, try a smaller needle.

Straight or Circular Needles?

The designer specifically recommends straight needles for this project.

Circular needles can technically be used for flat knitting, but the multiple yarnovers used in Morning Surf may be less convenient to slide from the flexible cable back onto the needle tip.

If you normally prefer circular needles, this is worth considering before beginning the project.

Skills That Help

Useful skills for Morning Surf include:

• Casting on
• Knit stitches
• Purl stitches
• Working yarnovers
• Handling multiple yarnovers
• Dropping designated loops intentionally
• Following a repeating stitch sequence
• Binding off
• Blocking a knitted scarf

Use Jackie Erickson-Schweitzer's original pattern for the exact stitch sequence and row-by-row instructions.

A Good Handspun Yarn Project

Morning Surf has a particularly strong connection with handspinning. The original scarf was designed specifically to showcase the character of handspun fibre.

Handspun yarn does not always have the absolute uniformity of commercially produced yarn, but in a design like this those variations can become part of the visual effect rather than something that needs to be hidden.

The pattern later appeared in Spin-Off, making that relationship with spinning even more appropriate.

Blocking Morning Surf

Blocking helps the elongated stitches settle into position and allows the wave-like structure to become more visible.

Follow the washing instructions appropriate for your chosen fibre, especially when working with handspun or unusual blends.

Shape the damp scarf gently and allow it to dry completely before removing it from the blocking surface.

Is Morning Surf Scarf Still Free?

Yes. Morning Surf Scarf by Jackie Erickson-Schweitzer is still listed as a free knitting pattern.

The pattern has a long history, having first appeared in the late 1990s and later being published in Spin-Off.

Amazing Knitting does not reproduce the designer's copyrighted row-by-row instructions. Instead, we provide project information and direct knitters to the legitimate pattern listing.

Get the Free Morning Surf Scarf Pattern

Ravelry currently lists Morning Surf Scarf as a free pattern and provides the pattern information and source details.

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More Free Knitted Scarves

If you enjoy adaptable scarf projects, continue exploring the Amazing Knitting archive for more free patterns and stitch ideas.

Explore Free Scarf Knitting Patterns →

You can also browse lace scarf patterns, handspun knitting projects, and projects for variegated yarn.

Before You Start

Choose the yarn you would like to showcase and make a small swatch before deciding on your final needle size and scarf width.

Pay particular attention to the dropped-yarnover technique. Once you understand how the elongated stitches are created, the repeating pattern becomes much easier to recognize as you knit.

Pattern credit: Morning Surf Scarf was designed by Jackie Erickson-Schweitzer of HeartStrings FiberArts. The existing photograph on this Amazing Knitting page is credited to BohoBerry. Amazing Knitting does not reproduce the designer's copyrighted row-by-row knitting instructions.