Braided Celtic Knot Scarf Knitting Pattern
For a little luck of the Irish, knit up my Braided Celtic Knot Scarf! I love all the different combinations of knitted Celtic Cables and this interwoven design is a fun one. Wear it as an infinity scarf or cover your shoulders for a mock Shrug. It’s definitely a statement piece!
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Free Infinity Scarf Knitting Pattern
While this pattern is easy enough for beginning knitters, there is enough variation and new techniques to interest even the most experienced of knitters.
Inspired by my new Knit Stitch Pattern Book, experienced beginners will confidently knit this scarf up while learning a few extra techniques along the way. Enjoy knitting 3 textured patterns which include the simple Garter Stitch, Stockinette Stitch, and a large swath of the graphic Parallelogram Stitch.
Please enjoy my step-by-step instructions, knitting techniques, materials, video tutorial, and printable knitting pattern, all included in this post. If you like this fashion accessory, check out all of my St. Patrick’s Day inspired patterns, too.
Knitting Supplies
- Yarn – Bulky Weight #5 – Feel free to use any fiber and colors of your choice
192 – 230 yards
150 – 180 grams
My Scarf Sample was knit in Cascade 128 Superwash Merino Wool (841 Moss) - Knitting Needles – Size 11 US (8 mm) – Straight or Circular 12″ or longer in length
- Blocking Mats (optional). I used my favorite Extra Thick KnitIQ Blocking Mats
- Tapestry Needle
- Scissors
Knitting Techniques
Need to brush up or learn a new technique? Check out my entire library of Knitting Techniques to help you along as you knit up this Celtic Knot Scarf.
- How to Cast On Without a Slip Knot or Slip Knot
- Cast On
- K = Knit Stitch
- P = Purl Stitch
- Cast Off
- Weave-in Yarn Ends
Watch Video Tutorial
Scarf Construction
Finished Scarf Sizes (Blocked)
Height:
9″ Parallelogram Scarf / 12″ including Celtic Knot
Width:
32″ Circumference: Small/Medium (5 Parallelogram Repeats)
36″ Circumference: Large/XL (6 Parallelogram Repeats)
40″ Circumference: XXL/XXXL (7 Parallelogram Repeats)
Knitting Gauge in Parallelogram Stitch (Blocked):
4″ x 4″ Gauge Swatch: 13 sts x 16 rows
Scarf Construction: The knitted scarf is created from the side-to-side on straight needles. To make things even easier, this scarf is knitted in one piece, rather than sewing separate pieces together.
One Color: This piece was designed in just one color. Of course, I always encourage you to get creative, so do as you will!
Finishing Work: Because we are knitting up our scarf in one piece, you simply need to weave in your yarn ends. I highly recommend lightly blocking your scarf to shape, allowing all of the different stitch patterns into the same dimensions.
Printable Knitting Instructions
Printable Knitting Pattern
For a little luck of the Irish, knit up this Braided Celtic Knot Scarf!
Materials
- Yarn - Bulky Weight #5
- 192 - 230 yards
- 150 - 180 grams
Tools
- Knitting Needles - Size 11 US (8 mm), 12" or longer in length
- Tapestry Needle
- Scissors
Instructions
CAST ON: 30 Stitches, using the long-tail method
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SECTION 1: Garter Stitch Rows
Rows 1 - 8: Knit All
Place Stitch Holder: Take a scrap piece of yarn and thread through all stitches to act as a stitch holder, then remove knitting needle.
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SECTION 2: Stockinette Stitch Loops (Make 5)
Remove Stitch Holder: Thread knitting needle left to right through the first 6 stitches.
Row 1: Knit All
Row 2: Purl All
Repeat Rows 1 and 2 for a total of 32 rows.
Add another piece of scrap yarn to act as a stitch holder at the top of each finished piece.
Create a total of 5 loops.
Remove Stitch Holder: Thread your needle through all stitches of the 5 loops from left to right, so they are all on the same needle again.
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SECTION 3: Parallelogram Stitch
Repeat Stitches between the asterisks * *.
- Row 1 (Right Side): * K5, P1, K1, P5 * to last 6 stitches K5, P1
- Row 2 (Wrong Side): * K2, P4, K4, P2 * to last 6 stitches K2, P4
- Row 3: * K3, P3 *
- Row 4: * K4, P2, K2, P4 * to last 6 stitches K4, P2
- Row 5: * K1, P5, K5, P1 * to last 6 stitches K1, P5
- Row 6: * K6, P6 * to last 6 stitches K6
- Row 7: * P6, K6 * to last 6 stitches P6
- Row 8: * K6, P6 * to last 6 stitches K6
- Row 9: * P5, K1, P1, K5 * to last 6 stitches P5, K1
- Row 10: * P2, K4, P4, K2 * to last 6 stitches P2, K4
- Row 11: * P3, K3 *
- Row 12: * P4, K2, P2, K4 * to last 6 stitches P4, K2
- Row 13: * P1, K5, P5, K1 * to last 6 stitches P1, K5
- Row 14: * P6, K6 * to last 6 stitches P6
- Row 15: * K6, P6 * to last 6 stitches K6
- Row 16: * P6, K6 * to last 6 stitches P6
32" Circumference: Small/Medium
(5 Parallelogram Repeats - 80 rows total)
36" Circumference: Large/1X
(6 Parallelogram Repeats - 96 rows total)
40" Circumference: 2X/3X
(7 Parallelogram Repeats - 112 rows total)
Place Stitch Holder: Take your scrap piece of yarn and thread through all stitches to act as a stitch holder, removing knitting needle again.
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BLOCK YOUR WORK
While your garment is in one long rectangle, block your Parallelogram Stitch, if desired. I think it gives it a draped and refined look.
I simply wet my garment, laid it out on my blocking mats, and allowed it to air-dry overnight.
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SECTION 4: Stockinette Stitch Loops (Make 5)
Remove Stitch Holder: Thread knitting needle left to right through the first 6 stitches.
Row 1: Knit All
Row 2: Purl All
Repeat Rows 1 and 2 for a total of 32 rows.
Place Stitch Holder: Add small pieces of scrap yarn to act as a stitch holder at the top of each finished loop.
Repeat to create a total of 5 loops.
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BRAID CELTIC KNOT
Place your scarf down on a flat surface, and arrange as you would if you were wearing it.
Braid each untethered loop from the one side of your scarf by intertwining in and out of the garter-attached loops from the beginning of your work. Alternate over and under on each of the 5 fingers, creating a Celtic Knot.
Remove Stitch Holder: Thread your stitches through all 5 of the newest loops from left to right, so they are all on the same needle again.
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SECTION 5: Garter Stitch Rows
Rows 1 - 8: Knit All
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FINISHING SCARF
Cast Off all stitches loosely
Weave-In Yarn Ends
Notes
If you have any questions, please watch my video tutorial above. It will better help you understand some of the trickier sections.
Height: 9" Parallelogram Scarf / 12" including Celtic Knot
Width:
32" Circumference: Small/Medium (5 Parallelogram Repeats)
36" Circumference: Large/XL (6 Parallelogram Repeats)
40" Circumference: XXL/XXXL (7 Parallelogram Repeats)
Knitting Gauge in Parallelogram Stitch (Blocked):
4" x 4" Gauge Swatch: 13 sts x 16 rows
Scarf Construction: The knitted scarf is created from the side-to-side on straight needles. To make things even easier, this scarf is knitted in one piece, rather than sewing separate pieces together.
One Color: This piece was designed in just one color. Of course, I always encourage you to get creative, so do as you will!
Finishing Work: Because we are knitting up our scarf in one piece, you simply need to weave in your yarn ends. I highly recommend lightly blocking your scarf to shape, allowing all of the different stitch patterns into the same dimensions.
Knitting Techniques
- How to Cast On Without a Slip Knot
- Slip Knot
- Cast On
- K = Knit Stitch
- P = Purl Stitch
- Cast Off
- Weave-in Yarn Ends
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