Friday, January 6, 2012

Garter Stitch Eternity Scarf


This kind of scarf/cowl has been in the back of my mind since the fall when many stores began debuting their fall lines. It seemed everywhere I went there were these lovely, chunky cowls in a simple textured stitch. Being the knitter I am, I would stop and admire/investigate each one thinking, "I could totally make one of these". While lovely, they always tended to be knit in some kind of acrylic or acrylic blend yarn. In my mind I was imagining one knit in a yarn similar to that of my favorite scarf. I finally got my act together a couple weeks ago and did a quick gauge swatch and then knit this cowl up. It is so warm and cozy, the must have kind of accessory if you live in a cold weather climate.



You can wear this a couple of ways: long and loose (as seen in the top photo), kind of tucked into your coat like a real scarf; wrapped double into a cushy cowl; or folded in half, one end pulled through the other. I'm favoring the second and third option since I prefer my scarf to be wrapped up as close to my face as possible.


For this scarf I used over two hanks of Misti Alpaca Chunky but you could probably get away with two if you cast on fewer stitches.

Garter Stitch Eternity Scarf
Finished Size: 48" circumference and approximately 8" width

Yarn: Misti Alpaca Chunky, 3 hanks

Gauge: 14sts = 4"

CO 168, join for knitting in the round by purling first stitch. Be careful not to twist stitches!
(Purl 1 round, knit 1 round) 7 times.
Knit 3 rounds.
(Purl 1 round, knit 1 round) 3 times.
(Knit 1 round, purl 1 round) 3 times.
Knit 4 round.
(Purl 1 round, knit 1 round) 6 times.
Purl 1 round.
Bind off in purl stitch.

Weave in ends and wear with pride!


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28 comments:

  1. Gracey is not my name....January 6, 2012 at 6:32 PM

    Hmm..I think I have some Misti Alpaca Chucky ...3 skeins that I bought cuz it was pretty...it's a variegate...may have to cast on!

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  2. ZinaJanuary 6, 2012 at 11:45 PM

    Very cozy! Thanks for the pattern.

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  3. AndiJanuary 7, 2012 at 8:41 AM

    That is one seriously lovely scarf! Thank you for the pattern, it is brilliant.

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  4. Ms Blondie KnitsJanuary 7, 2012 at 10:48 AM

    This is so simple, yet so cute! Thanks for the pattern!

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  5. melissaJanuary 7, 2012 at 10:53 AM

    oooh i love it!
    it looks so squishy and warm!!

    thanks for sharing the pattern!

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  6. MeredithJanuary 7, 2012 at 3:16 PM

    Gorgeous cowl and the red sweater peeking out from under it is very beautiful.
    Happy Weekend,
    Meredith

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  7. SusanB-knitsJanuary 7, 2012 at 3:30 PM

    Lovely! Thanks for the pattern.

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  8. AnonymousJanuary 8, 2012 at 8:04 PM

    Really nice! I think often the simplest things are the loveliest, and my favorite to knit (& the ones that get worn the most, ultimately). Also, I'm going to make myself sound dumb, but it never occurred to me that you could pull an eternity scarf through its own loop like that -- thanks for the inspiration!

    snowlaine

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  9. JaceyJanuary 9, 2012 at 4:51 PM

    Beautiful, Andrea! I love it. It looks so snuggly and cozy. It was sweet of you to share the pattern!

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  10. AnonymousFebruary 8, 2012 at 9:41 AM

    I am just getting back into knitting and I love this scarf. Looks easy enough so I am going to give it a try.Thanks so much for sharing...........

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  11. AnonymousSeptember 30, 2012 at 10:47 PM

    I am a huge fan of this scarf! I really like the pattern, it's not too fussy, but beautiful and feminine at the same time!
    Doing this in a mohair yarn would be soo pretty for the summer or over a little black dress, maybe little less wide and long..
    Anyways, It's very nice, thanks for sharing the pattern!

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  12. AnonymousNovember 21, 2012 at 2:58 PM

    I just finished making this. Love It! I will be making more of these for gifts. Thank you for such a nice pattern.

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  13. Judy S.March 28, 2013 at 11:08 PM

    I love this pattern. Made it for DD2 and she loves it too. Thank you.

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  14. UnknownAugust 28, 2013 at 2:49 PM

    Hi Andrea!

    I saw this project and just love the idea! I am the editor of AllFreeKnitting.com and would love to feature your tutorial on my site with full credit to you. I've noticed you have some other great projects on your site, and I would love to link to all of your other free knitting patterns as well. I know my readers would just love them and in return would generate some nice traffic to your site. If you agree and would like us to feature your project and/or other free projects, our readers will simply click the link to your blog to get your full tutorial. It’s really that simple. Your project will look similar to this project already on my site:

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    jdamario@primecp.com
    Prime Publishing LLC

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  15. Faith jakobovitsOctober 28, 2013 at 9:25 PM

    Hi Andrea,
    If i want to make this with two needles, what would the instructions be?
    Thank you,
    Faith
    Very nice pattern, thanks for sharing....

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    1. UnknownOctober 28, 2013 at 9:54 PM

      I have to be honest, I really wouldn't recommend doing this flat. You'd have to cast on 168 sts and then work back and forth, working the garter sections as knit every row and the stockinette sections as knit a row, purl a row. Then seam up the short side. I'd imagine this might be too bulky and heavy to do flat. Either way, good luck!

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    2. Faith jakobovitsOctober 29, 2013 at 6:48 PM

      Thank you so much for your quick reply...

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  16. Katie WilkesNovember 4, 2013 at 11:35 PM

    Making this right now! Thank you so much for sharing!

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  17. Jessy ZDecember 17, 2013 at 10:38 PM

    Love this and want to make it right NOW but I can't find 40" circular needles, only 29" - will that work or am I going to run out of space?

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  18. AnonymousDecember 30, 2013 at 7:28 PM

    I am about 15 rows into this and am using 29" circulars. It is bulky and a little squished but seems to be working fine.

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  19. AnonymousFebruary 14, 2014 at 1:21 PM

    I love your garter cowl. thank you for providing a free pattern! But I also love the sweater you are wearing. Can you divulge the pattern and the yarn you used? It's just lovely! Patty
    pballantyne@freeborn.com

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  20. AnonymousJanuary 18, 2015 at 5:34 PM

    Stumbled across this pattern, and I love this scarf! So pretty, so easy! I can't even tell you how many compliments I've gotten on this! Thanks!

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  21. Graceful Acres FarmFebruary 5, 2015 at 4:35 PM

    I am in the middle of making this scarf. I can already tell that it is going to be beautiful. I'm using Noro Nadeshiko yarn. Really, really pretty and soft. Just beautiful. Thanks

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  22. CarolMarch 15, 2015 at 5:42 PM

    Beautiful cowl. There has been a discussion on Knitting Paradise regarding the directions...(p1 row, k1 row) repeat 6 times. Are there 6 repeats plus the original to equal 7 repeats or just six repeats ? Small question which is generating a big discussion. Thanks.

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    1. UnknownMarch 17, 2015 at 12:57 PM

      It is 7 times total. I have updated the post to reflect that. Thanks for checking!

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  23. UnknownJanuary 24, 2016 at 8:12 PM

    I don't understand purl 1st stitch after the cast on.

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  24. HadleyOctober 29, 2020 at 6:33 PM

    Has anyone tried making this with just two hanks? If so, how many stitches did you cast on?

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  25. AnonymousNovember 30, 2022 at 4:53 AM

    Can this be made as a true infinity scarf by using a provisional cast on and then joining with Kitchener stitch?

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