Easy Triangular Scarf Knitting Pattern

This triangular scarf or shawl is a great way to practice working increases if you’re new to knitting. It starts with just 3 stitches and is worked in garter stitch with increases every other row (use a marker to indicate which side you’re working the increases on to make it a lot easier on yourself!).

For the basic beginner portion of the pattern, you’ll learn (or practice) how to yarn over and knit in the front and back of stitches. There’s an eyelet row at the top of the triangle that also includes knit 2 together.

You can add an optional border around the edges when the main triangle is done. It’s worked in seed stitch and includes make 1 left and right to shape the center point of the triangle. It’s shown worked in a contrasting color, which is perfect if you have a little yarn left over from another project.

The pattern calls for worsted weight cotton yarn, but of course you can use wool if you want to make it warmer for cold weather times. As is, it’s a great piece for spring and fall and if you need a little extra warmth on a cool summer evening, this one is ideal to keep in your bag.

This free knitting pattern is available from Knitted Landscape (which looks to be a spinoff site from Make & Do Crew).

Looking for more fun and easy garter stitch knitting patterns? I’ve collected a bunch of garter stitch knitting patterns for everything from scarves and headbands to sweaters and hats. I’ve actually done garter stitch collections twice and it looks like some of the patterns are repeated. Oops. Anyway, they’re both great to check out if you’re new to knitting or if you just love the look of garter stitch (I didn’t always love it, but the rustic feel of it is something I really appreciate these days).

[Photo: Knitted Landscape]

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Some knitters have trouble coming up with projects they can both knit and wear when it’s warm outside. Especially if you’re not ready for garments (thought tank tops and summer tops are great first garment projects!) it might seem like there’s nothing to do when it’s hot outside.

One way to remedy this situation is by knitting headbands. Headbands are great any time of year to keep hair out of your face and make you look a little more pulled together without any effort. Wider headbands double as ear warmers when it gets colder, but skinnier ones are great throughout the year.

A couple of great examples are from designer Elly Donner, who has a set of headband knitting patterns on Ravelry you can buy individually or as an ebook. Homebody, shown here, is worked in garter stitch (the ties are crocheted but you could also use I-cord), while Slipstream uses slipped stitches and garter ridges, and Sounds of Spring has little cables. The patterns use DK weight yarn and are a great way to use a little leftover yarn from another project.

I also recently came across the lovely Plush Braided Headband by Yevgeniya Li. A free pattern on Ravelry, this wider design is covered in lush cables for a sleek and fancy look. It uses worsted weight yarn and you can customize the length for a perfect fit.

Celeste Knitwear’s Spikelet is a simple twisted headband with columns of eyelet lace to keep it from being too heavy. It’s worked flat and sewn together to make the twist, and uses DK weight yarn. It has three sizes available.

This skinny lace headband from Lusi Knits is another cute choice. It calls for fine weight cotton yarn, but you could use heavier yarn if you have it on hand to make a wider headband (or use any fine yarn you have available). It uses ties to customize the fit.

And if you want to go super basic but still really cute, try the easy ring headband from Lulu Pattern. The sample is knit pretty wide, but you could make a narrower version if you want, and the little ring turns it from a plain loop into a bow with very little extra work. It calls for worsted weight yarn but you could also use whatever weight you like for this one to change up the look and size.

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