Seed Stitch Infinity Scarf
A pattern by Savlabot Handmade
This is a pretty simple pattern that I wrote up a few years ago. It is a popular scarf that I usually sell out of when I bring them to craft fairs. The pattern is easy to remember and you can also modify it easily by knitting it as long as you want, you can even play around with it so that the scarf can be wider than I have suggested.
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Supplies Needed
Needle: US knitting needle size 10.5
Yarn: 4 Medium Weight 2 Skeins (400+ yards)
Yarn used in image – Loops and Threads: Urban – This yarn is now discontinued. You can find yarn substitutions here I also find this pattern works up well using Lion Brand Yarn Scafie which is a size 5 Bulky/Chunky yarn but works up great using size 10.5 knitting needles.
You can easily use a larger size needle and yarn to make this into a chunky knit scarf, you might need to play around a bit with the number of stitches cast on and rows knit.
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One size fits most Youth/Adult – approximately 15″ tall x 52″ circumference.
Selected Abbreviations
k = knit
p = purl
sl = slip stitches
st(s) = stitch(es)
the pattern
Cast On 43 sts. I use the longtail cast on method, but any stretchy brim cast on method will work.
If you decide to use a heavier weight yarn you may want to decrease the stitches so that the scarf isn’t too wide. Be sure with this pattern to cast on an ODD number of stitches. You want the cast on stitches to measure approximately 14.5″-15″.
Row 1: sl1, *k1, p1, repeat from * to last 2 sts, k2.
Continue pattern repeating row 1 until work reaches desired length. The final length should be at least 52 inches long.
Binding Off: sl1, *k1, Insert the tip of the left hand needle into the first knit stitch on the right hand needle and pass over the last stitch you knit. One stitch will remain on the right hand needle. Repeat from * to end. Cut yarn and pull through loop, leaving a long tail (approximately 25 inches) for stitching together the two ends of the scarf.
Finishing off Scarf:
Lay scarf on a flat surface and bring the two ends together. Stitch the two ends together using the tail.
Weave yarn up and around the knit stitch over the cast on edge. Weave yarn down and around the knit stitch over the bind off edge.
Pull yarn tight to close the seam. By using this method, you should end with a nearly invisible seam on the right side of the work.
Weave in all loose yarn.
I hope you have enjoyed knitting this scarf, and found this pattern easy to follow.
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I am new to knitting. Can you use circular needles for this?
Yes, you can use circular needles, I almost always do. You just have to turn your work like you normally would if you want to knit it flat.
So you only sl1 st once at the beginning of each row? And the repeat is k1p1 back and forth?
Hello 🙂 Yes, you slip the first stitch of each row, then repeat k1, p1 to the last 2 stitches, you knit the last 2.
What length of circular needles did you use?
I use 24″ cables for this, but it isn’t knit in the round, I just use circular needles because I prefer them over straights. You can knit this on straight needles or use circular ones.
Hi Savla, hello from Australia. Just finished this. Fun to make and perfect for a Canberra winter. Thanks for the pattern, Pam
Thank you so much Pam, I am so glad you liked this pattern 🙂
-Savla
What is the gague? How wide will the scarf be?
I followed the gauge on the yarn wrapper, the measurement of my final scarf is noted in the pattern with a note that if you use a different yarn you may need to play around with the stitches a bit.
The scarf is knit to a length and is noted in the pattern.
Hi just wrote pattern down wanted to knit a scarf for myself using a UNEEK fingering I have a ball cost me $42 and am a real senior. So plan on making myself a scarf as I got a new winter coat end of 2023 colors are beautiful for it. I sure #3 Cdn as I am a sock knitter so wonder shud I stick to #3mm or use a bit larger. Dont want it real,bulky as I’m older. lol. What is ur advice.
Hazel GAUDET. Butterflyhazel@iCloud.com. Canada.
I think sizing up your needle will be nice, it might still be a think scarf, but would probably give it a nice drape if knit on a bit larger sized needles. I hope that information is helpful. I apologize for the late reply, I had some issues getting logged into my website but now I am back and able to respond to comments again.
I’m not sure what I’m doing wrong. I have followed the steps and I keep ending up with only one knit stitch at the end. Have you ever had this issue?
I always end up with the last 2 stitches being knit. As long as you are knitting the work flat, this pattern is not knit in the round, if you start with an odd number and always slip the first stitch, you shouldn’t have any problem knitting the last 2 stitches.
What if I don’t want my scarf to be so big? How many rows would I do?
Hello, I have only made this scarf in this size. If you would like it smaller you can cast on less stitches to start with, just be sure that you cast on an odd number.
Do you have any videos on these stitches I’m so new to knitting
I don’t have a video of this stitch, the stitch is just knit and purl, those are the 2 most used and basic stitches in knitting. If you go onto Youtube you should be able to find how to do the seed stitch. The difference on mine is that I cast on a number of stitches that allows you to work the pattern repeating 1 row instead of doing 2 rows. But if you can knit a stitch and purl a stitch you can make this.