Diagonal Tube Scarf Knitting Pattern

Diagonal Tube Scarf Knitting Pattern by Plymouth Yarn

Project Overview

The Diagonal Tube Scarf is a knitted accessory designed by Mary R. and distributed by Plymouth Yarn as a free pattern with yarn purchase. This finished scarf measures 10 inches wide by 55 inches long, making it a versatile length suitable for various styling options. The tube construction creates a three-dimensional cylindrical form that provides warmth and visual interest through its diagonal stitch pattern.

Materials and Tools Required

• Yarn: 4 skeins of Boku yarn by Plymouth Yarn
• Needles: Size 8 circular needles measuring 16 inches in length, or alternatively, 4 size 8 double-pointed needles
• Gauge: 4.5 stitches per 1 inch

Knitting Techniques and Stitches

This pattern employs in-the-round knitting, a fundamental technique for creating seamless tubular garments. The scarf is worked continuously in circular rounds rather than flat rows, eliminating the need for seaming.

The primary stitch pattern features yarn overs combined with knit two together decreases, which creates the characteristic diagonal texture. This combination of yarn overs and decreases forms an eyelet or lace-like effect that runs diagonally across the tube's surface. The yarn over adds a new stitch while the knit two together decrease removes two stitches, maintaining consistent stitch counts throughout.

• Cast on: 40 stitches joined for knitting in the round
• Round 1: Purl round, establishing the foundation
• Round 2: Knit round
• Pattern Rounds 3-4: Yarn over, knit two together repeat across all stitches
• Main body: Continue the yarn over and knit two together pattern until reaching desired length
• Finishing: Purl one final round, then bind off knitwise and weave in all ends

Construction Method

The scarf begins with casting on 40 stitches and immediately joining them to work in the round. The opening purl round creates a subtle texture transition, followed by a knit round before establishing the main diagonal pattern. The repeating yarn over and knit two together sequence forms the visual diagonal lines that define this design. Knitters work this pattern continuously until the scarf reaches their preferred length, offering flexibility in the finished dimensions. The pattern concludes with a purl round for finishing texture, a knitwise bind-off to secure the final stitches, and weaving in loose ends to complete the project.