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How to Knit a Spiral Ruffle Scarf

These lovely scarves have different names. I call it the Spiral Ruffle Scarf. It's easy to make and looks great in either a fine or a medium weight yarn. I made mine with softball cotton yarn and size 8 needles. Here are the videos and written directions:

1. Cast on 17 stitches... or any greater uneven number that can be divided in half plus one.

2. Row 1: Knit.

3. Row 2: Knit 2, turn and knit back.

4. Row 3: Knit 4, turn and knit back.

5. Row 4: Knit 6, turn and knit back.

6. Row 5: Knit 8, turn and knit back.

7. Row 6: Knit all 17 stitches.

Pink knitting project on a wooden needle.

8. Repeat rows 2 through 6.

A knitted piece of pink yarn on a wooden needle.

Don't worry when it doesn't ruffle right away. It takes a while. Here's what it looks like before it starts to ruffle:

Knitted pink fabric on blue knitting needles.

9. When your scarf is at the desired length, bind off.

Tip

Both ends will form a V shape.

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