Quick question: do you prefer infinity scarves or regular scarves? My hope is that after you check out these 25+ amazing infinity scarf knitting patterns you will be able to say that infinity scarves are your preference – hands down!
Featured Infinity Scarf Knitting Pattern
Serious question: if you’ve never knit an infinity scarf before then what are you doing with your life? They’re cute, they’re cozy and they’re totally easy too. Plus, you never have to worry about them slipping off your neck or blowing away in the wind (although I’m pretty sure that doesn’t actually happen in real life – only in movies).
Stupid question: how do you knit an infinity scarf? Just kidding, of course there’s no such thing as stupid questions! If you are new to the wonderful world of knitting, don’t worry. You will be delighted to read that the majority of the free infinity scarf knitting patterns we are featuring today are totally beginner friendly!
Some infinity scarves are knit on circular needles in the round and some are knit on straight needles. You can even loom knit a scarf (but that’s a topic for another day).
Trick question: how many infinity scarf knitting patterns is too many? The answer is never enough! Unfortunately, we could only pack 25 into this round-up, so that will have to do! But don’t worry, because we’ve cherry picked the best patterns out there. That means that you don’t have to scroll through pages and pages of mediocre knitting patterns, and you can instead spend more time knitting (or buying more yarn – we don’t judge!).
So, what are you waiting for? Scroll down to see all this knitting goodness for yourself!
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25 Fantastic Free Infinity Scarf Knitting Patterns
1. Daphne Infinity Scarf
You can save time by using super bulky yarn, and you can save even more time when you use two strands of it at once! You’ll need a really big pair of knitting needles (size 50 to be exact) to accommodate all that bulk. And what better stitch to use than the squishy and textured garter stitch?
Designer: Crafts by Sarah Liz
Yarn: Lion Brand Wool Ease Thick & Quick (Super Bulky Weight #6)
Click here for the free infinity scarf knitting pattern!
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2. Rainy Day Scarf
If you are a beginner knitter who has only done stockinette and garter stitch so far, then it’s time to branch out. The box stitch is a great choice. It’s a straightforward knitting stitch pattern that uses only knit, purl, and slip stitches. You’ll be knitting flat in back and forth rows for this scarf, which most beginners tend to find a bit easier than knitting in the round.
Designer: Brome Fields
Yarn: Rowan Big Wool (Super Bulky Weight #6)
Click here for the free infinity scarf knitting pattern!
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3. Free the Minis Scarf
For some weird reason it seems like a lot of people think that it’s a good idea to gift packs of mini skeins to their friends who know how to knit. Not that I’m complaining, it’s just hard to figure out what to do with them sometimes. This colorful knit infinity scarf pattern is the answer to all your problems! You only need 4-5 grams of each color for this tube style scarf knit in the round.
Designer: Amy Meeks
Yarn: (Fingering Weight #1)
Click here for the free infinity scarf knitting pattern!
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4. The Khione Infinity Scarf
Named after the Greek goddess of snow, this chunky knitted infinity scarf will keep you cozy on even the coldest of days. The pattern is knit in the round using a 2×3 ribbed stitch. It’s a straightforward and beginner friendly design that calls for only knit and purl stitches. Plus, the super bulky yarn makes it easy to see your stitches!
Designer: Handy Little Me
Yarn: YarnArt Alpine Alpaca (Super Bulky Weight #6)
Click here for the free knitting pattern!
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5. Whirlwind
With a bit of knitting wizardry, you can use basic stitches to make this cute inifinity scarf have slanted lines instead of straight lines. In order to achieve this unique look, you’ll be increasing and decreasing. The free knitting pattern has both video and written instructions, so it’s a great choice for visual learners.
Designer: Expression Fiber Arts
Yarn: Pearlescent Worsted (Worsted Weight Yarn #4)
Click here for the free knitting pattern!
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6. Bridgewater Infinity Scarf
The beautiful Bridgewater Infinity Scarf implements two time-saving tricks: super bulky yarn and drop stitches. The instructions are geared towards beginner knitters, but additional tips are included for intermediate knitters to make a more polished finished product (tips like using a provisional cast on and grafting the seam using the kitchener stitch).
Designer: Thimble Lane Design
Yarn: Lion Brand Wool Ease Thick & Quick (Super Bulky Weight #6)
Click here for the free knitting pattern!
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7. Misty Rainbow Scarf
It seems like a lot of the free infinity scarf knitting patterns out there are a little on the plain side. Sure, the solid colored ones are easier to style, but I think we can all agree that the colorful ones are more fun! (Especially when you use a color changing yarn so you don’t have a million ends to weave in). This pattern calls for the herringbone stitch.
Designer: Life is Cozy
Yarn: Knitting Fever Painted Mist (Worsted Weight #4)
Click here for the free knitting pattern!
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8. Super Chunky Infinity Scarf
You’ll feel like you’re in a fairy tale when you wear this cozy and cute infinity scarf. The design features a simple moss stitch pattern with an easy to remember 4 row repeat. All you need to know is how to work in rows, how to knit stitch and how to purl stitch – so it’s very beginner friendly!
Designer: Designs by Phanessa
Yarn: we are knitters The Wool (Super Bulky Weight #6)
Click here for the free knitting pattern!
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9. Infinite Sheep Scarf
Can’t decide between colorwork and texture? You don’t have to choose with the Infinite Sheep Scarf! The design alternates between colorful sections of sheep motifs and textured sections that use a variety of stitch patterns. The pattern also uses two different kinds of yarn for additional contrast of texture.
Designer: Fiddle Knits for Knit Picks
Yarn: Knit Picks Capra DK and
Knit Picks Reverie (DK Weight #3)
Click here for the free knitting pattern!
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10. Woolly Rustic Infinity Scarf
Add a bit of sparkle to a plain scarf with a metal accent piece. Scour your closet or the nearest thrift store for a fun brooch or belt buckle.You can anchor it with a small makeup sponge to hold it in place. To really get the full effect of the squishy garter stitch, skip blocking the final product. This will also help you keep that rustic feel.
Designer: Kiku Corner
Yarn: (Bulky Weight #5)
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11. Checkmate Infinity Scarf
Black and white is a classic color combination that never disappoints. They make an especially great pair in the stunning Checkmate Infinity Scarf. Talk about a power couple! This free knitting pattern is worked flat and it alternates between garter and stockinette stitch patterns. Super bulky weight yarn gives this scarf it’s chunky and cozy feel.
Designer: Mama in a Stitch
Yarn: Lion Brand Wool Ease Thick & Quick (Super Bulky Weight #6)
Click here for the free knitting pattern!
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12. One Skein Infinity Scarf
If it doesn’t get super cold where you live, or if you just love any excuse to wear a bit of lace, then give this design a try. The reversible lace stitch pattern uses knit, knit 2 together, purl, and purl 2 together stitches along with yarn overs. It’s knit in the round, so you don’t have to worry about seaming anything. You can just knit it and then wear it!
Designer: Lorna Miser for Brown Sheep
Yarn: Brown Sheep Nature Spun Chunky (Bulky Weight #5)
Click here for the free knitting pattern!
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13. Textured November Infinity Scarf
When you’re feeling a little fancy, it’s the perfect time to say goodbye to plain old rib stitch and say hello to fisherman’s rib! This brioche-like stitch pattern creates a rib texture with extra oomph and volume. It’s also a great way to practice knitting into previous rows. The design is worked flat and then seamed.
Designer: Purllin
Yarn: Bernat Chunky Solids (Bulky Weight #5)
Click here for the free knitting pattern!
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14. Clementine Infinity Scarf
The next one of our infinity scarf knitting patterns uses a popular and well-loved stitch pattern called the seed stitch. It’s hard not to love this stitch since it’s an easy one row repeat and it has fantastic texture! Try it out with a wool yarn as recommended and you can learn how to wet splice ends together, so you won’t have to go back later to weave them in!
Designer: Clementine Knits
Yarn: madelinetosh A.S.A.P (Super Bulky Weight #6)
Click here for the free knitting pattern!
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15. Neon Stripes Infinity Scarf
Sometimes, simple infinity scarf knitting patterns are the best ones. This is especially true after a long stressful day! What better way to unwind than with a striped scarf knit in stockinette stitch. You don’t even have to purl stitch since this scarf is knit as a tube and then seamed together at the ends.
Designer: Purl Avenue
Yarn: Berroco Weekend Chunky (Bulky Weight #5)
Click here for the free knitting pattern!
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16. Cozy Infinity Scarf
If you’re looking to use up a colorful skein of yarn, then you’ll want to keep the stitchwork fairly simple. Of course, sometimes there is such a thing as too simple, especially if you’ve been knitting for a while. You can take it up a notch with this Cozy Infinity Scarf that’s knit flat in twisted rib stitch (alternating knit and purl stitches worked through the back loop).
Designer: Wiseknits
Yarn: Noro Silk Garden Chunky (Bulky Weight #5)
Click here for the free knitting pattern!
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17. Budding Infinity Scarf
The next one of our free infinity scarf knitting patterns is a succulent-inspired design. Multiple stitches worked into a single stitch create bud-like nubbins of texture, while knitting 3 together creates a delicate network of lace. The design is knit in the round, so you don’t have to worry about seaming.
Designer: Purl Avenue
Yarn: NaturallyCaron.com Country (Worsted Weight #4)
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18. Cestari Infinity Scarf
Basketweave in two colors is twice as much fun, because the contrast in colors really highlights the texture of the stitch. If you’ve never tried the basketweave stitch before, I highly recommend you give it a try. It looks tricky but it’s really just knit and purl stitches. The pattern includes tips on making clean color changes in the round.
Designer: Grace Karen Burns
Yarn: Aslan Trends Harmonia (Aran Weight #4)
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19. Urban Lace Infinity Scarf
The Urban Lace Infinity Scarf is worked flat in feather and fan stitch. Don’t be afraid to block this project a little more aggressively than you usually would in order for the bits of lace to really pop. This also helps you stretch a single skein of yarn further so you can create an infinity scarf with enough length to wrap twice.
Designer: Tanis Gray for Cascade Yarns
Yarn: Cascade Yarns ® Casablanca® (Aran Weight #4)
Click here for the free knitting pattern!
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20. Blues Infinity Scarf
I love a color changing yarn for infinity scarf knitting patterns, because I feel like you really get to show off the colors. This scarf, while not truly reversible, does still look good from either side of the stitchwork. You’ll be knitting in rows for this one and using just knit and purl stitches. This is a great project for beginner knitters looking to go beyond just stockinette and garter stitch.
Designer: Wiseknits
Yarn: James C. Brett Marble Chunky (Bulky Weight #5)
Click here for the free knitting pattern!
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21. Infinitude Scarf
This versatile and unisex design is characterized by both vertical and horizontal ribbing. As the designer puts it, this design really emphasizes the scarf’s “scrunchability”. Choose between two different lengths depending on whether you’d like to be able to wrap it around your neck two times or three.
Designer: Jeni Chase
Yarn: Jade Sapphire 6-ply Mongolian Cashmere (Worsted Weight #4)
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22. Out on the Circle Scarfie
Adventurous beginner knitters can take their rib stitch knitting skills and upgrade them with the spiral rib stitch. It’s a neat little trick that’s sure to make you feel like you’re finally getting the hang of this knitting thing! Just look at how great it looks in the Out on the Circle Scarfie. The pattern is knit in the round, so there’s no sewing.
Designer: Lion Brand Yarn
Yarn: Lion Brand Wool-Ease Thick & Quick (Super Bulky Weight #6)
Click here for the free knitting pattern!
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23. New Blooms Infinity Scarf
Usually combining a variegated yarn with a busy stitch pattern is a no-no, but for some reason it’s totally working here. The colorful yarn and the rows of raspberry stitch nubbins combine into a beautiful gardenscape that you can wear around your neck! The pattern is knit flat and it has an easy 4 row repeat.
Designer: Winter Bird Knits
Yarn: Knitting Fever Jade (Bulky Weight #5)
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24. A Striped Affair Infinity Scarf
The next one of our free infinity scarf knitting patterns calls for the broken rib slip stitch knit in the round. The interesting thing about this pattern is that it uses two different kinds of yarn with vastly different weights – one is aran weight and the other is lace weight. This results in thicker and thinner sections that contrast both in texture and in color.
Designer: Purl Avenue
Yarn: Lion Brand Cotton-Ease 50/50 (Aran Weight #4) and
Patons North America Lace (Lace Weight #0)
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25. Mint Circle Scarf
Baby yarn isn’t just for baby stuff! Adults can also use baby yarns to make themselves something that benefits from the softness and the pastel colors. This gorgeous mint green reminds me of spring and I’m totally digging it! The easy knitting pattern is worked in garter stitch in the round.
Designer: Wiseknits
Yarn: Bernat Softee Baby Colors (DK Weight #3)
Click here for the free knitting pattern!
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Phew, that sure was a lot of fantastic infinity scarf knitting patterns! I’m dying to know, which of these free knitting patterns was your favorite? Let me know in the comments below!
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Happy Knitting!
Amanda
Common Questions about Infinity Scarves
This depends on which way you are knitting it. If you are working a knitted scarf or cowl pattern on straight needles you may only need 20 stitches or so wide and then you will work like a regular scarf until it is the appropriate length and then seam it. An infinity scarf worked in the round on circular needles can have 60 or more stitches to complete the round.
For an infinity scarf knitting project you will need knitting needles (of course) that are appropriate for the scarf you are making, whether straight or circular. You will also need the yarn of your choice, a yarn needle (also called a tapestry needle) for weaving in ends and scissors. If you have cables you might also need a cable needle.
If you aren’t used to circular needles the best way is to knit an infinity scarf on straight needles like a traditional scarf and seam it once you are done. The seam can rest behind the neck and shouldn’t be seen.
