Wavy Scarf Knitting Pattern

A favourite skein, turned into moving waves

Give a special skein a project of its own. This sideways-knit scarf turns an open lace repeat into flowing waves, with written row-by-row directions and charts so you can follow the format you prefer.

Confident beginner
Written rows and charts · Adjustable size · One-skein sample

Digital knitting pattern

£6.99 GBP

Sale Sold out

Use written row-by-row directions or lace charts
Adjust the dimensions to your yarn and available length
Make the sample with approximately 400 m of fingering yarn

What is inside the pattern?

English instructions with fully written rows, lace charts and a schematic.

Directions include adjustments for different yarn weights, yarn quantities and finished sizes. An optional middle section changes the elongated shape.

Is this the right level for me?

Confident beginner comfortable with lace repeats and shaping. The scarf is knitted flat, sideways from one tip toward the other, with an I-cord detail.

Choose written rows or charts. Keep track of the repeat and the shaping when pausing; the familiar wave pattern still needs stitch-count attention.

Finished size & fit

Sample: approximately 146 cm long × 38 cm wide / 57.5 × 15 in after light blocking.

The elongated diamond-shaped scarf is adjustable. Change the dimensions using the included options to suit the yarn you have.

Materials needed

Fingering-weight yarn, approximately 400 m / 437 yd in a 100 g skein for the sample.

3.5 mm needles, or a size that gives a lace fabric you like. Other yarn weights and quantities can be used with the included adjustments; finished size and yarn use will change.

Delivery and Refund Policy

Digital Delivery:

Instant PDF download after purchase.
Download link active for 30 days.

Technical Issues:

Contact support@knitcy.com for help.

Returns and Refunds:

No returns or refunds after download.
Duplicate purchase? Email support@knitcy.com for a refund.

View full details

Picture the finished project

The finished project

Let the yarn choose the kind of wave

A solid or tonal yarn makes the lace surface stand out. Self-striping or multicoloured yarn adds wavy bands of colour as the shape develops.

The 400 m sample gives a useful starting point for a favourite skein. You can adjust the size rather than forcing a different yarn into the exact sample dimensions.

From the first stitch to the finish

Your time with the needles

From one tip to the other

Begin at a narrow tip and knit across the elongated shape. An optional middle section gives you another way to change the proportions.

The instructions are written row by row as well as charted. Choose one format and keep the shaping notes with it so the project is easier to return to after a pause.

A few things before you begin

Choose your size, check your yarn and plan your first stitches.

Do I have to read a lace chart?

No. Fully written row-by-row directions are included alongside the charts.

Will any 100 g skein make the sample size?

No. Compare length as well as weight: the sample uses approximately 400 m of fingering yarn. A shorter or heavier skein needs an adjusted size.

What gauge should I aim for?

Sample gauge: 26 stitches × 39 rows per 10 cm in the lace pattern after light blocking. Exact gauge is flexible, but it affects finished dimensions and yarn requirements.

How do I receive my pattern?

After payment, follow the download link with your order. Save the file so you can return to the instructions when you’re ready to make it.

Bring that special skein out of the stash.

Choose your yarn and make the project your own.

Get the Pattern · £6.99

Your cart is empty

Your cart

Estimated total

Wavy Scarf Knitting Pattern