How to Knit an Infinity Scarf

Step 1

1. Foundation Row: Cast on 38 stitches. (28 + 2 + 8 = 38 sts)

Step 2

2. Row 1: Slip first st purlwise with yarn in front, yo, knit next 2 st, PM, K2, *P2, K2, rep from * until 4 sts remain, PM, K2, k2tog.

Step 3

3. Rows 2-3: Slip first st purlwise with yarn in front, yo, K2, P2, *K2, P2, rep from * to next marker, K2, k2tog.

Step 4

4. Rows 4-5: Slip first st purlwise with yarn in front, yo, K4, *P2, K2, rep from * to next marker, K2, k2tog.

Step 5

5. Repeat Rows 2-5 five more times for a total of 25 rows.

Step 6

Measure center four inches of swatch vertically and horizontally. Compare to pattern gauge listed above.

Step 7

1. Foundation Row: Cast on 74 sts. Slip smaller needle out and proceed.

Step 8

2. Slide smaller needle out from foundation stitches and continue with larger needles.

Step 9

3. Row 1: Slip first st purlwise with yarn in front, K2, PM, K2, *P2, K2, rep from * until 4 sts remain, PM, K2, k2tog.

Step 10

4. Rows 2-3: Slip first st purlwise with yarn in front, yo, K2, P2, *K2, P2, rep from * to next marker, K2, k2tog.

Step 11

5. Rows 4-5: Slip first st purlwise with yarn in front, yo, K4, *P2, K2, rep from * to next marker, K2, k2tog.

Step 12

6. Repeat Rows 2-5 until piece measures 60” or desired length. Bind off all stitches in pattern. Fasten off leaving a 32” tail for seaming.

Step 13

Block your scarf by laying it flat and directing steam at it from an iron or steamer. Avoid touching the heat source to the yarn.

Step 14

Decide which side you would like as the right side. Lie scarf flat with wrong side facing up. Bring right and left ends together (right side is now on top). Seam using the mattress stitch.

Step 15

Feel infinitely cozy in your new knit infinity scarf!