Plymouth Yarn Diagonal Scarf Knitting Pattern

Plymouth Yarn Diagonal Scarf

What is Being Made

The Plymouth Yarn Diagonal Scarf is a beginner-friendly knitted accessory measuring approximately 7 inches wide by 80 inches long. This free pattern creates a classic diagonal scarf suitable for everyday wear, designed to showcase the beautiful colorway of Plymouth Yarn's Hot Cakes yarn line.

Knitting Techniques Used

This pattern employs fundamental knitting techniques that make it ideal for beginners learning essential skills. The scarf utilizes increases and decreases to create its distinctive diagonal construction. Specifically, the pattern incorporates knitfront and back (Kf&b) increases on one end of each row paired with knit two together (K2tog) decreases on the opposite end, creating the characteristic slanted appearance while maintaining consistent stitch count throughout the project.

Stitches Used

• Garter stitch – the primary stitch pattern, created by knitting every row, which produces a textured, reversible fabric with horizontal ridges
• Knitfront and back (Kf&b) – an increase technique that creates one additional stitch by working into both the front and back loops of a single stitch
• Knit two together (K2tog) – a decrease technique that reduces stitch count by working two stitches together as one

Pattern Construction

The scarf begins with a loose cast-on of 36 stitches using size US 9 needles. The pattern alternates between two rows: Row 1 features the diagonal shaping with a Kf&b increase at the beginning, knit stitches across the middle section, and a K2tog decrease followed by one knit stitch at the end. Row 2 is worked even with knit stitches throughout. This two-row repeat continues until the yarn is nearly depleted or the desired length is achieved, then stitches are bound off loosely and all ends are woven in.

Materials and Gauge

This pattern requires Plymouth Yarn Hot Cakes yarn, specifically one 200-gram cake (shown in color 3 Grey/Burgundy Mix). The recommended gauge is 16 stitches equals 4 inches when worked in garter stitch on size US 9 needles. The Hot Cakes yarn line is specifically designed for this pattern, offering a convenient single-cake format that provides sufficient yardage for the complete 80-inch scarf length.

Skill Level

Classified as a beginner pattern, this diagonal scarf teaches essential knitting fundamentals including casting on, basic stitches, increases, decreases, and binding off. The straightforward two-row repeat and minimal stitch count make it an excellent introductory project for new knitters while still producing a polished, wearable finished garment.