How to Knit a Scarf for a Man

Knitted scarves make great gifts for both women and men. Yet, it seems easy to choose yarn and knit a scarf for a woman, as so many of the stitching patterns can take on a feminine flare. A great pattern for a men's scarf is ribbing, which can be created by any number and variation of knitting and purling on the same row. And then, repeated throughout the body of the scarf. These instructions are for a simple pattern that any beginning knitter can complete.

Difficulty: Moderately Easy

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

• Yarn Knitting needles Scissors

1. Purchase and/or gather the knit scarf supplies. You will need one skein of medium worsted weight yarn, 7 or 8 ounces. A dark solid color is always a safe bet. However, there are also some nice tweed yarns on the market. One pair of straight No. 8 knitting needles.

2. Cast on 32 stitches.

3. Knit 2, purl 2. Repeat across to the end of the row.

4. Purl 2, knit 2. Repeat across to the end of the row.

5. Repeat the last two rows until the scarf is the length desired.

6. After your last purl 2, knit 2 row, it is time to bind off. Knit two stitches. With your left knitting needle, pull the first stitch (the one on the inside) over the second stitch and then completely over the tip of the right knitting needle. Purl 1 and repeat the same bind off step. Following the pattern of the ribbing, continue binding off until you reach the end of the row.

7. Pull the last loop on your knitting needle wider and take out the needle. Cut the yarn, leaving several inches. Put the loose yarn end through the loop and pull tight. Weave the loose yarn through the bottom of the bind off row.

Tips & Warnings

• Generally, men's scarves are shorter than women's. If you wish you may add a short fringe to your men's scarf.

Resources

• Basic Knitting Instructions