If you enjoyed the Truly Triangular Scarf, then try your hand at this one. With one small change to the pattern, you get a longer, narrower scarf. In this pattern, the same number of stitches are cast on and bound off. The same amount of yarn is used. Remember to weigh your yarn before you begin and periodically while working the increase section. You will want to start decreasing when half the yarn is used up. This pattern is also great for just one skein of yarn, or however much you have on hand.

Totally Triangular Scarf Knotted

The Totally Triangular Scarf is also a garter stitch scarf and it uses the same increase and decrease stitches – kfb (knit into the front and then the back of the stitch) and k2tog (knit 2 stitches together). The difference is that the increase and then decrease stitches are worked on every second right side row, causing the scarf to increase and then decrease more gradually, creating a longer, leaner triangle. If you like a scarf with long ends to wrap around your shoulders, this is the pattern for you.

Totally Triangular Scarf full view

I have used the same slipped stitch edge on this scarf. To make this edge, the first stitch of every row is slipped knitwise (as if to knit) while holding the yarn at the back of the work (wyib). The last stitch of every row is purled. It helps to work these first and last stitches tightly to maintain a smooth edge.

Totally Triangular Scarf closeup

When a pattern lacks embellishment or complexity, the yarn is what can make it truly beautiful. I have usedĀ Ā Malabrigo RastitaĀ here again. It is a slightly felted merino wool. It is a DK weight yarn. Any sport to worsted weight yarn couldĀ work well with this pattern. Gauge isn’t too important.

Totally Triangular Scarf Instructions

Materials

  • 1 skein of Malabrigo Rastita (100% merino wool; 310 yd [283 m]/3.53 oz [100 g]). Shown here in Sabiduria.
  • US size 8 [5.0 mm] needles, or size needed to obtain gauge.
  • 1 stitch marker.
  • Blocking materials.

Gauge

  • 17 sts and 26 rows = 4 inches [10 cm] in garter stitch, after blocking.

Stitches Used

  • k – knit
  • p – purl
  • sl – slip the stitch from left to right needle as if to knit, with yarn in back
  • kfb – knit into the front and then the back of the stitch (increase)
  • k2tog – knit 2 stitches together (decrease)

Instructions

Weigh yarn. Half of the yarn will be used for the increase section and the remaining half for the decrease section. Weigh yarn periodically as you work to see how much is left. All slipped sts are slipped knitwise (kwise) with yarn in back (wyib).

Cast on 3 sts.
Setup Row 1 (WS): Sl1, kfb, p1.
Setup Row 2 (RS): Sl1, k1, place marker, kfb, p1.

Increase Section:
Row 3 (WS): Sl1, k to marker, slip marker, k1, p1.
Row 4 (RS): Sl1, k1, slip marker, knit to last st, p1.
Row 5: Sl1, k to marker, slip marker, k1, p1.
Row 6: Sl1, k1, slip marker, kfb, knit to last st, p1.
Repeat Rows 3 – 6 until half of yarn has been used. Weigh yarn periodically to check.

Decrease Section:
Row 7 (WS): Sl1, k to marker, slip marker, k1, p1.
Row 8 (RS): Sl1, k1, slip marker, knit to last st, p1.
Row 9: Sl1, k to marker, slip marker, k1, p1.
Row 10: Sl1, k1, slip marker, k2tog, knit to last st, p1.
Repeat Rows 7 – 10 until 4 sts remain.

Next Row (WS): Sl1, k1, remove marker, k1, p1.
Next Row (RS): Sl1, k2tog, p1.

Finishing

Bind off the remaining 3 sts. Weave in all ends. Wash and block to desired measurements.

This photo shows how the Truly Triangular Scarf (the red scarf) and the Totally Triangular Scarf (purple scarf) compare. One increases and decreases quickly and the other more gradually. Which shape do you prefer?

scarves compared

The Truly Triangular Scarf pattern can be found here: Free Pattern: Truly Triangular Scarf.

A helpful tutorial that shows how to spot the kfb stitch in your knitting can be found here: Spotting the kfb Stitch 101.

Pattern by Michelle Krause.

Copyright 2014 by Leah Michelle Designs. Pattern and photos may not be sold for profit or distributed or reproduced without permission.

29 Comments

  1. I just love this! Need to dig through my stash and see what I can find for it. Thank you!

    1. You’re welcome. Have fun!

  2. I love this! Thank you, my Christmas knitting problems are solved. šŸ™‚

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  4. Thanks for sharing the pattern! I used 2 skeins of Lion Brand thick and quick, and it knit up in a few hours! Made it for my good friend’s mom who is plus size and she loved it!! Thank you!

    1. You’re welcome! I’m glad your scarf turned out well. What size needles did you use with the Thick & Quick? I’m happy to hear that the pattern works with a different yarn weight.

  5. Do you know exactly when you stop increasing without the weighing? I don’t have anything where I can weigh my yarn.

    1. If you haven’t yet started, you could divide your yarn into two balls that are about the same size. Use one ball for the increasing section and the other for decreasing. I’ve looked at mine and it looks like I had about 60 stitches on the needle when I stopped increasing, and that was using 310 yards of Malabrigo Rastita. That may or may not be helpful to you, depending on what yarn you are using. Good luck with yours!

  6. Thank you so much for sharing this amazing pattern. I can’t wait to cast on!

  7. What size was your finished scarf.

    1. Hi! Mine was 87 inches wide and 14 inches deep, after blocking.

      Michelle

  8. Thank you! Love the color!

  9. Great pattern. I have used Touch from New Zealand ( 60% Marino, 30% possum and 10 % silk with 3.75 needles. It is beautiful! And easy for a beginner.

  10. Are these two patterns the same? I knit the truly and wanted the totally with the longer ties. I am now knitting the totally and I am finding the instructions the same. Am I missing something?

    1. They are basically the same except that the rate of increasing and decreasing is different. In the Totally Triangular Scarf the increase and then decrease stitches are worked on every second right side row instead of every right side row.

  11. Great pattern with so many possibilities! I like the symmetrical aspect of the triangle. Have made many, many asymmetrical triangle shawls and prefer your version for wearability. Thank-you for sharing!

    I wonder if you have ever considered making your free patterns available as well in easily printable PDF versions. Or perhaps you do and I’m missing it?

    Thank-you!

    1. Hi! These patterns are not currently available as printable PDFs. I may do this at some point in the future. Thanks!

  12. Hi, am supper new at knitting, so a bit confused. “ā—¾17 sts and 26 rows = 4 inches [10 cm] in garter stitch, after blocking” is this my base? do I do this first and then knit the increase and decrease into it? Thank You for your time:0)

    1. No, that’s the gauge that this scarf is knit at. That’s the number of stitches and the number of rows that you should be getting in a 4 inch swatch. Knitting at this gauge will mean that your scarf comes out the same size as mine and uses the same amount of yarn. Gauge is very important for garments or accessories that need to fit. With a scarf like this one, gauge isn’t really as important, however if your gauge is way off you will use more or less yarn than what is specified in the pattern and/or end up with a larger or smaller scarf.

  13. Maybe a late answer but thank you so much for this pattern! I’ve been looking for a triangle scarf with a more gradual increase/decrease for so long! Other triangle scarves never stay on very well, so these long tails are great! Will try the pattern out for a charity scarf, I’m very excited! šŸ™‚

  14. What is the minimum yardage needed to make this scarf?

    1. To make a scarf the same size as the one shown here you will need at least 310 yards of Malabrigo Rastita (one skein) if you are knitting at the same gauge. Changing the yarn or knitting at a different gauge will change the amount of yarn required. However, you can make it with any amount of yarn. The less yarn you use, the smaller your scarf will be. Divide your yarn in half or weigh it as you’re knitting.

  15. Is it possible to increase every third row instead of every 2nd or 4th to get the width but also add some additional depth? I would like to knit the in between version of these two.

    1. The answer to that is no and yes. No, you can’t do it as this pattern is written because that would put the increase stitch on the wrong side row. The increases are currently on right side rows only which creates the sloped edge on one side. But yes it would be possible to create such a shawl but that would be a different pattern.

  16. Great to know, thank you!

  17. Iā€™m new to knitting. What does pr stand for at end of row.

    1. That’s p1 and it means purl 1 stitch.

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Northern Canadian knitwear designer publishing original knitting patterns.

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