… Cast on 20 stitches, knit the 20 stitches, knit 8 then turn needles around and knit over the 8 stitches, knit 6 then turn needles around and knit over the stitches, knit 4 then turn needles around and knit over the 4 stitches, knit 20 stitches, repeat above to desired length. …

The above pattern was written on a scrap of paper by a friend and given to me. I cast on this afternoon.

It should hopefully look like this when complete:

Corkscrew Scarf

One online pattern source here.

I think this is a very simple pattern that is able to be passed on by word of mouth, one step above straight garter stitch.