Guernsey Scarf by Wendy Morris

Guernsey Scarf

Knitting
June 2026
Sport (12 wpi) ?
Not required
US 4 - 3.5 mm
328 - 437 yards (300 - 400 m)
One size
English
This pattern is available as a free Ravelry download

A new version of the pattern with the corrections was uploaded on 24th June 2026.

PLEASE NOTE: CORRECTIONS TO PATTERN

  1. The foundation panel chart is correct but written instructions are not.
  2. Row 21 should read - (inc. shaping row) p1, k1, p1, k to last 9 sts, inc 1, k1, c2f, k1, p1, k1, p1
  3. main pattern/decrease shaping chart correct but written instructions should read - repeat 292nd and 293rd rows once then 292nd row again

If you downloaded the pattern before 24th June 2026, the latest version has now been added and will need to be downloaded.**

Scarves can be worn in a variety of ways and in all weathers. This long tapered neck scarf is knitted flat using sport weight yarn on 3.5mm needles. This is a good project for knitters with some experience. This scarf was created whilst on a holiday to Guernsey.

Yarn: Approx. 150g/345m sport weight/5ply yarn of your choice. Suggested yarns: baby alpaca, cashmere, merino, silk. Main image: beige scarf knitted in baby alpaca sport weight yarn

Needles: 1 pair 3.5mm needles.

Size: Approximate length using recommended yarn and needles 180cm.

Tension: As a number of yarns are suitable for this project a tension square isn’t necessary. The scarf length will vary slightly depending on the yarn used.

Notes for knitters:
• The scarf is constructed by knitting end to end, using two moss stitch borders and cable panel patterns at the edges with increase and decrease sts to create the shape. Each pattern repeat is 12 rows.
• It is recommended to place two stitch markers 9 sts from the end of rows.
• More or less repeat patterns can be added if a larger or smaller scarf is preferred. Approximate measurement: 180cm.
• The right side (RS) is odd numbered rows; the wrong side (WS) is even numbered rows.

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