Hey!! Welcome! So happy you’re here.
Today’s pattern (an angled/diagonal striped infinity knitted scarf – WHEW!!!) is so simple, yet produces such a fun result.
This knitting pattern is called Whirlwind and you can actually download the pattern for free if you like.
You’ll need 2 skeins (220 yards approximately each but exact yardage isn’t important) of worsted weight yarn.
YARN: Pearlescent Worsted in colorways: Nautical and Sand Dune.
NEEDLES: US Size 8 knitting needles – you can use straights – I just had circulars on hand so used those, but they are not necessary.
OTHER: Grab some scissors and a darning needle
In this tutorial, I’m going to show you a “cheat” way to make and seam this scarf. Once you get more into knitting, you can try a provisional cast on, three needle bind off, etc, for a more polished look, but for something quick and easy and especially if you’re just starting out, this quick method will do the trick.
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If you’re new to knitting and wanting to learn from the very beginning, you can watch my How to Knit for Absolute Beginners video here.
And if you need help winding a center-pull ball of yarn with your hands, check out my video here.
Alright, have a beautiful day!
Chandi
Hi. Enjoyed the video. Quick question. Is it possible to knit the Diagonal Striped Infinity Scarf in the round instead of sewing the ends together. Whenever I sew ends, it looks terrible so I’d rather join and knit in the round. If that is possible, do you have a written pattern for it? Thanks so much. Eileen
You can but the stripes would be going around and around instead of the direction shown. I don’t have a video on that but will try to get one made for you. Thanks! Chandi
If you use a provisional cast on, you can then put those stitches back on a needle at the end and kitchener them together and it will be absolutely seamless. It’s what I would do, I loathe seaming. 😉 😋
I found you are n youtube first! My favorite color are the tone of blue your giving away for June 2018
This is so pretty. A pattern I want to do. Thank you for sharing it with us.
this will be a great scarf for a traveling project. Thank you for the video.
Chandi – Love your yarns! Thank you for the patterns every week. I think I am going to make several of these infinity scarves!
Can you cast on more stitches to make a wider scarf? Even number? Love this pattern and can’t wait to start!
absolutely!
What a beautiful simple. simply beautiful pattern! Love it! Thanks, ChandI
Would you recommend using a fingering weight yarn, and how stitches would you cast on please?
For this project I used worsted weight yarn, though you certainly can try fingering weight yarn. I cast on 42 stitches.
Hi. I am currently making this scarf. I was wondering if it would be possible to knit 4 rows of each color before switching colors and still bring the new Conor up the side without making ends each time.
You can. You are going to get longer strands going up the side. But you should try it and see if you like the look.
I am wondering how a provisional cast on would be of any help for this scarf? You will be seaming the sides so it really wouldnt make sense to me. Am I missing something or what?
This is so cute and simple! I love how even though the stripes are diagonal, the ends are not, makes it very interesting and polished looking! Starting mine tonight!
Hey Chandi!
Love, love, love your YouTube channel and watch it often!!! You cheer me up! I was wondering if there was a way to make the ends flat like a regular scarf?
Woul I start with short rows or do a provisional cast-on and do short rows last?
Would love any suggestions
Judy, thank you! I would just do the pattern as written and then not seam it up at the end. I hope that helps!
Thanks!
Love the scarf, Chandi, and you are a natural instructor! Thank you so much for the video. I am not a raw beginner, but sometimes you learn the most useful and unexpected things, I never knew how to estimate the tail for casting on; I just used trial and error. The scarf is lovely, and your methods will save me time!l
Could I use three colors? This is so pretty!
Sure! I would love to see it when you are done! ❤️
I love this scarf pattern! Thank you. Your videos are great!
I am a beginner at knitting and have tried to make this 3 times but it always gets so narrow like I am losing stitches.i would start with 42 and end up with 10.
Is it because when you increase stitches on one row they seem all together when starting the next row. Should I be separating these stitches?
Yes, that may be what is happening. Just be sure to count stitches every row before proceeding! 🙂 Chandi
I love this easy pattern. However, after a few rows, I did not like the way each side looked different. I solved this problem by slipping the last stitch as if to purl on every row. This gives a nice consistent look on both sides. Thanks, Chandi.
Nice work! ❤️
I loved the video, is there a written pattern? Can’t wait to try it.
Sure thing! You can find it here: https://www.expressionfiberarts.com/products/whirlwind.html
Hi Chandi,
First…. I love, love, love the colours and range of yarns available. Seriously I keep coming back and look at the pictures and your patterns. Through your videos on YouTube I am learning some great skills 😍. I just discovered this pattern today and bought some of your beautiful yarn (Cadence & Royal Grey Pearlessent) so that I can work on becoming a better knitter.
Thank you for sharing your talent!!!,
Lynn.