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]

One of my favorite things to make on a circular knitting machine is scarves, because they’re a great way to use leftover yarn and certainly faster than knitting by hand.

But if you pay attention to the colors you’re using and how you are using them, you can make fun knitting machine scarves that look like something different when you roll them up.

One of the first versions of this I saw was the sushi scarf, are there are a lot of variations on this one. For example this one from Flower and Anchor that uses five colors of yarn, or this one from Three Threads NE that uses four. These generally are made to look like California rolls, but you could change up the colors to make them different things if you like. Just make sure the outside of the “roll” is black or green to indicate the nori. I found another version on Pinterest if you’re looking for a free pattern, but there’s no image of it rolled up.

Another popular variation is making a scarf that rolls up to look like a mug with coffee, tea or another fun beverage inside. This collection of three mug scarf circular knitting machine patterns from Idaho Cottage Creation includes green tea, a pumpkin spice latte with whipped cream and a candy cane colored confection (which honestly reminds me of the Grinch since it has a green mug!). Again you can change the colors of the mug part and the drink part. The little handle looks like it’s crocheted on these, and it doubles as a loop you can thread the scarf end through when you wear it.

Again there’s a version of the green tea scarf on Pinterest with crocheted elements. I also found a latte done with a striped yarn and a red mug that’s pretty cute and gives you an idea what a different beverage would look like.

I also love this pumpkin pie scarf designed by Jodi Favish Saunier. It has a bit of crocheted edging to give it a fancy crust but you can omit that if you don’t crochet. These are all on Facebook but she also has a watermelon and lemonade pattern that are super cute.

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