Looking Forward Scarf knitting pattern features a modern, triangle stitch pattern that is reversible. Use this pattern to knit a warm winter scarf or a cozy wrap for cool evenings. Makes a nice gift for women or men.

We experience all four seasons in my hometown – Kansas City. There are wonderful things to look forward to during each season. In spring, there are blooming daffodils, tulips and flowering trees. Warm summer days are ideal for a picnic in the park. Crisp fall evenings are perfect for an outdoor fire with a cozy hand knit wrap. The occasional snowy winter day can be beautiful and peaceful. When knitting the scarf, the triangles appear as a reminder to keep looking forward to the memorable moments that each season brings.

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DIRECTIONS FOR THREE (3) SIZES:
Approximate sizes after blocking…

Scarf: 8” wide x 69” long
Wide Scarf: 11” wide x 73” long
Wrap / Shawl: 16.5” wide x 66.5” long

Any of the sizes may be made longer by adding pattern repeats. Each pattern repeat adds about 1.25” to the length of the project. Pattern includes estimates for additional yardage needed to make each size longer.

ARAN #4 WEIGHT YARN:

Scarf: 420 - 435 yards
Wide Scarf: 610 - 630 yards
Wrap / Shawl: 840 - 870 yards

Pattern may also be used with worsted or light worsted yarn. Keep in mind that thinner yarn will result in a narrower finished width & project may require more or less yarn than noted. The pattern includes details about how to add stitches to adapt the width.

For the scarf shown, I used two skeins of Blue Sky Fibers Extra alpaca and wool yarn in the ‘Shale’ colorway.

GAUGE:

Pattern stitch with US size 8 needles: approximately 17 stitches & 24 rows = 4”

The pattern instructions include directions for testing gauge using the stitch pattern.

Though exact gauge is not essential, this stitch pattern will look best with fairly tight stitches. Select the needle size that gives the best appearance for your yarn.

A significantly different gauge may require more (or less) yarn.

NEEDLES:

I used US size 8 knitting needles. Choose the needle size that gives the best appearance with your yarn and your knitting tension.

Circular knitting needles suggested for making a wrap in order to comfortably accommodate the number of stitches.

Straight knitting needles may be used for making a scarf.

SKILL LEVEL: Easy

You will need to know how to cast on stitches, knit and purl confidently, read a row by row knitting pattern, bind off stitches and weave in ends.

Blocking of finished knitting is highly recommended. See my blog post for tips on how to block the scarf.

This pattern uses standard U.S. knitting terms.

Written pattern with row by row instructions.