Chunky Reversible Parallelogram Muffler type Scarf

This was the first item I knitted using a patterned stitch.

I wanted a muffler type scarf that was wide enough to wrap around my head but long enough to go around my neck and into my coat for when I was walking the dogs out in those windy fields.

This is a very easy to follow stitch pattern

The Reversible Parallelogram stitch pattern was something I found at Knitting On The Net and I liked it but by seeing the photo of the swatch wanted a cleaner edge so I chose to make garter stitches on each side for a border.

It was the week between Christmas and New Years so money was tight.  By using two skeins of Red Heart Super Saver (in Gray Heather) I was able to make this scarf for around $5.00.  It’s warm and softened up so nicely after being washed and dried.

PATTERN — Printable PDF available at the bottom of this article

Chunky Reversible Parallelogram Scarf

Size 13 (9 mm) straight knitting needles
Two skeins of worsted weight yarn in the same color
Crochet Hook or yarn needle to weave in ends or attach fringe

Gauge: 3 stitches per inch (not important)

With 2 strands held together loosely cast on 30 stitches

Knit six rows in garter stitch

Continue in pattern below

Row 1: knit last 5 stitches * P5, K5* repeat, knit last 5 stitches
Row 2: knit last 5 stitches * K1, P4, K4, P1* repeat, knit last 5 stitches
Row 3: knit last 5 stitches * K2, P3, K3, P2* repeat, knit last 5 stitches
Row 4: knit last 5 stitches * K3, P2, K2, P3* repeat, knit last 5 stitches
Row 5: knit last 5 stitches * K4, P1, K1, P4* repeat, knit last 5 stitches
Row 6: knit last 5 stitches * K5, P5* repeat, knit last 5 stitches
Row 7: knit last 5 stitches * P1, K4, P4, K1* repeat, knit last 5 stitches
Row 8: knit last 5 stitches * P2, K3, P3, K2* repeat, knit last 5 stitches
Row 9: knit last 5 stitches * P3, K2, P2, K3* repeat, knit last 5 stitches
Row 10: knit last 5 stitches * P4, K1, P1, K4 * repeat, knit last 5 stitches

Rep Rows 1 – 10 until desired length.  I knit 20 sets of the pattern for a scarf that was 62“ long

6 rows of garter stitch

Add fringe if desired.  I added 11” fringe to each end.

BO loosely

K-Knit
P- Purl
BO- Bind/Cast Off
CO- Cast on

Save or Print a PDF of this PatternReversible Parallelogram Scarf

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