Seed Stitch Infinity Scarf Knitting Pattern
Quickly make this easy Seed Stitch Infinity Scarf with my easiest knitting pattern. This fashion accessory is a cozy, simple free design you can knit up right now. This scarf is the perfect choice to feel bundled up during chilly days.
It’s a beginner-friendly, easy-level pattern in super bulky yarn in any fiber of your choice.
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Seed Stitch Infinity Scarf Design
Active Time to Complete
The pattern as written takes approximately 6 to 8 hours to complete, depending on your knitting speed.
Knitting Gauge
8.5 stitches and 17 rows = 4×4 inches in the Seed Stitch texture.
Scarf Dimension
This full-sized adult knitted scarf is finished at 12″ wide and 48″ tall, before tacking together for the infinity structure.
No Blocking Required
With most of my knitting projects, I often suggest blocking with just a light spray of water, blocking mats, and some time spent relaxing the stitches overnight. However, this pattern knits up beautifully and does not curl at the edges. As a result, I feel blocking is unnecessary for this project. And, yes, the sample scarves pictured in this post are fresh off the needles, unblocked!
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Yarn: Super Bulky #6, 204 yards
Select any fiber and colors of your choice.
My 3-color scarf sample uses Lion Brand Wool-Ease Thick and Quick in the following colors:
- Raspberry (dark pink)
- Blossom (light pink)
- Celebration (bright white with metallic strands)
My neutral color scarf sample used Caron Tea Cakes, I used the Color “Pecan Fudge” (discontinued)
Suggested Knitting Needles: Size 11 US (8.00 mm), 14″ (36 cm) length
Seed Stitch Infinity Scarf Knitting Instructions
Step 1: Cast On
Cast 27 stitches onto your needle with the long-tail method.
Helpful tip: Begin Cast On with a 40-inch long yarn tail.
Step 2: Knit Scarf Rows in the Seed Stitch
All Rows: * K1, P1 *, K1
Repeat Seed Stitch Pattern on all rows until scarf measures 48”.
Helpful tip: If you are using different yarn colors (rather than self-striping yarn), I suggest knitting all stitches for your first row of the new color. This removes purl dash lines on the right side of your work… so easy!
Step 3: Finishing
Cast Off Stitches
Make sure to have approx 90” of yarn remaining on your yarn ball before binding off.
Bind Off Tack Edges Together
Using your tapestry needle, tack each of the shorter sides together using the Mattress Stitch (see Video Instructions by Purl Soho).
Weave In Ends… and you are done!
Printable Knitting Instructions
Printable Knitting Pattern
Quickly make this easy Seed Stitch Infinity Scarf with my easiest knitting pattern. It's a beginner-friendly, easy level pattern in super bulky yarn in any fiber of your choice.
Materials
- Yarn - Super Bulky Weight #6 in any fiber or color of your choice
Tools
- Straight Knitting Needle 11 US / 8.0 mm, 14” length
- Tapestry Needle
- Scissors
Instructions
Step 1: Cast On
Cast on 27 stitches onto your needle with the long-tail method.
Helpful tip: Begin Cast On with an 40-inch long yarn tail.
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Step 2: Knit Scarf Rows in the Seed Stitch
All Rows: * K1, P1 *, K1
Repeat Seed Stitch Pattern on all rows until scarf measures 48”.
Helpful tip: If you are using different yarn colors (rather than self-striping yarn), I suggest knitting all stitches for your first row of the new color. This removes purl dash lines on the right side of your work... so easy!
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Step 3: Finishing
Cast Off Stitches: Make sure to have approx 90” of yarn remaining on your yarn ball before binding off.
Bind Off Tack Edges Together: Using your tapestry needle, tack your Cast On and Bind Off Rows together using the mattress stitch technique.
Weave In Ends
Notes
Gauge: 8.5 stitches and 17 rows = 4 inches in Seed Stitch
No Blocking Required: You may wish to block your work. However I find that with this design knitted in chunky yarn, it actually looks great and is ready-to-wear hot off your needles.
Kristen McDonnell
Author & Designer
After publishing her first knitting tutorial video, Kristen founded StudioKnit LLC. Enamored with teaching online, she films knitting lessons and designs from her vibrant production studio on Half Moon Bay’s California coast.
Kristen McDonnell is the author of the highly acclaimed book Knit Stitch: 50 Knit + Purl Patterns featuring vintage and unique designs.