This accessory is super trendy! Knit a cute scarf for yourself or as a gift
The small and narrow scarf is easy and quick to knit. The scarf gets its stylish look from the simple surface pattern, which is also suitable for less experienced knitters. You only need one ball of yarn!
Overview of the instructions
The For My Love scarf is a stylish and classic knitted scarf that completes any outfit. You can wear the knitted scarf as an accessory around your neck, wrap it as a headband, or use it as a decoration on your bag.
The For My Love knit scarf is knitted from end to end, with increases and decreases at the ends. The edges are finished with slips, creating beautiful i-cord edges. The scarf repeats a timeless surface pattern using knits and purls. This scarf pattern is also an excellent choice for beginners.
The For My Love scarf is quickly made from one ball (50 g) of House Alpakka yarn. Any DK weight yarn or double fingering weight yarn can be used as a substitute. You can knit this cute accessory from the yarn you already have and make use of any small yarn balls for the project. The For My Love scarf is also a great choice as a gift and a way to delight a loved one with a handmade knitted present.
Read all of the instructions carefully before you start knitting. At the end of the knitting guide, you will find a list of the abbreviations and techniques used in the guide.
For My Love -scarf knitting guide
Cast on 7 stitches on 4 mm circular needles. Start knitting with a wrong side row.
Row 1 (WS): Slip 3 stitches purlwise with the yarn in front. Purl 1 stitch. Slip 3 stitches purlwise with the yarn in front.
Row 2 (RS): Knit 7 stitches.
Repeat rows 1–2 one more time and knit row 1 again. You have now knitted a total of 5 rows and your needles have 7 stitches.
Start the increases that shape the end of the knitted scarf. Knit the increases every fourth row as follows:
Row 1 (RS): Knit 3 stitches. m1L. Knit until your knitting needles have 3 stitches left. m1R. Knit 3 stitches.
Row 2 (WS): Slip 3 stitches purlwise with the yarn in front. Purl until 3 stitches remain on the needle. Slip 3 stitches purlwise with the yarn in front.
Row 3 (RS): Knit all stitches.
Row 4 (WS): Slip 3 stitches purlwise with the yarn in front. Purl until 3 stitches remain on the needle. Slip 3 stitches purlwise with the yarn in front.
Repeat rows 1–4 for a total of 3 times. You now have a total of 13 stitches on your needles.
Start knitting the surface pattern according to the knitting chart from row 5, making increases every fourth row as follows:
Row 1 (RS): Knit 3 stitches. m1L. Knit the surface pattern according to the knitting chart until your needles have 3 stitches left. m1R. Knit 3 stitches.
Row 2 (WS): Slip 3 stitches purlwise with the yarn in front. Knit the surface pattern according to the knitting chart until there are 3 stitches left on the needle. Slip 3 stitches purlwise with the yarn in front.
Row 3 (RS): Knit 3 stitches. Knit the surface pattern according to the knitting chart until there are 3 stitches left on the needles. Knit 3 stitches.
Row 4 (WS): Slip 3 stitches purlwise with the yarn in front. Knit the surface pattern according to the knitting chart until there are 3 stitches left on the needle. Slip 3 stitches purlwise with the yarn in front.
Repeat rows 1–4 for a total of 7 times. You now have a total of 27 stitches on your needles.
NOTE: Remember to knit the surface pattern so that the stitches on the right side and wrong side are in the same place according to the rows. Following the knitting chart in this manner allows the surface pattern to be properly formed.
Continue knitting the scarf, knitting the surface pattern according to the knitting chart and without making increases. Repeat the following two rows:
Row 1 (RS): Knit 3 stitches. Knit the surface pattern until there are 3 stitches left on the needles. Knit 3 stitches.
Row 2 (WS): Slip 3 stitches purlwise with the yarn in front. Knit the surface pattern until there are 3 stitches left on the needles. Slip 3 stitches purlwise with the yarn in front.
Knit until the length of the scarf, measured from end to end, is 85 cm. Lastly, knit row number 4 of the knitting chart. Start the decreases for the end of the scarf on row 5 of the knitting chart. Knit the decreases every fourth row as follows:
Row 1 (RS): Knit 3 stitches. SSK. Knit the surface pattern until there are 5 stitches left on the needles. Knit 2 stitches together. Knit 3 stitches.
Row 2 (WS): Slip 3 stitches purlwise with the yarn in front. Knit the surface pattern according to the knitting chart until there are 3 stitches left on the needle. Slip 3 stitches purlwise with the yarn in front.
Row 3 (RS): Knit 3 stitches. Knit the surface pattern according to the knitting chart until you have a total of 3 stitches on your needles. Knit 3 stitches.
Row 4 (WS): Slip 3 stitches purlwise with the yarn in front. Knit the surface pattern according to the knitting chart until there are 3 stitches left on the needle. Slip 3 stitches purlwise with the yarn in front.
Repeat rows 1–4 for a total of 7 times. You now have a total of 13 stitches on your needles.
NOTE: Remember to knit the surface pattern so that the stitches on the right side and wrong side are in the same place according to the rows. Following the knitting chart in this manner allows the surface pattern to be properly formed.
Continue to decrease every fourth row, knitting with stockinette stitch as follows:
Row 1 (RS): Knit 3 stitches. SSK. Knit until your needles have 5 stitches left. Knit 2 stitches together. Knit 3 stitches.
Row 2 (WS): Slip 3 stitches purlwise with the yarn in front. Purl until 3 stitches remain on the needle. Slip 3 stitches purlwise with the yarn in front.
Row 3 (RS): Knit 3 stitches. Knit until your needles have a total of 3 stitches. Knit 3 stitches.
Row 4 (WS): Slip 3 stitches purlwise with the yarn in front. Purl until 3 stitches remain on the needle. Slip 3 stitches purlwise with the yarn in front.
Repeat rows 1–4 for a total of 2 times. You now have a total of 9 stitches on your needles.
Knit the last decrease as follows:
Row 1 (RS): Knit 3 stitches. Slip 1 stitch knitwise without knitting it. Knit 2 stitches together and slip the unknitted stitch over the two knitted stitches. Knit 3 stitches. You now have a total of 7 stitches on your needles. Knit from the end symmetrically with the other end.
Row 1 (WS): Slip 3 stitches purlwise with the yarn in front. Purl 1 stitch. Slip 3 stitches purlwise with the yarn in front.
Row 2 (RS): Knit 7 stitches. Repeat rows 1–2 one more time and knit row 1 again.
Bind off knitwise tightly.
Finishing
Bind off the yarn ends so they are as unnoticeable as possible. Finish the knitted scarf by wetting it with lukewarm water. Soak the scarf in water for about 20 minutes so that the water is properly absorbed into the fibres. Remove the scarf from the water and gently squeeze it by hand to dry it as much as possible. Roll the knitted scarf inside a towel while squeezing it. Lay the scarf flat in its correct dimensions and allow it to dry.
It is always a good idea to finish a knitted garment by wetting to make the knit settle beautifully. Enjoy the For My Love scarf! You can knit a For My Love scarf for all those you love.
Knitting chart
