Montana Scarf

It’s started to get chilly in the mornings here in Philadelphia. It warms up as the day goes on, yet there’s still a sense of fall in the air. One morning, without warning, it will be cold. And even though I only have a short walk to the shop, I hate to be cold. In preparation for that day, I knit the Montana Scarf.

Craig's Montana Scarf

Made from Tahki Montana yarn, a beautiful bulky 100% unprocessed wool roving, the Montana Scarf is a whopping 7 inches wide by 84 inches long. In the event of extreme cold, you could wrap it around your nose and mouth - even over your head, if you wanted. And while it’s large and warm, it’s light and comfortable.

Montana Scarf Close Up

Here’s the pattern for the Montana Scarf.

MONTANA SCARF

SIZE
approximately 7” by 84”

MATERIALS
3 hanks of Tahki Montana yarn in bark
12″ US 13 straight needle

GAUGE
4.25 sts = 1 inch in stitch pattern, but gauge is not critical for this project

STITCH PATTERN
Row 1 (right side) – *K3, p3; repeat from * to end.
Row 2 – *K1, p1; repeat from * to end.

Repeat Rows 1 and 2.

SCARF PATTERN
CO 30 stitches. Begin stitch pattern with Row 1. Repeat until work reaches 84 inches.

Bind off loosely and weave in ends.

For now, the scarf is on display in the shop. I hope it’s a while before I need it!


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5 Responses to “Montana Scarf”

  1. I love the pattern thanks for sharing it with us.

  2. Cindy Groder Says:

    I just cast on the 30 sts and k3,p3. I had 2 sts left over, what do i do? thanks!
    Cindy

  3. Hi Cindy,

    Just take a look again and make sure you cast on 30 stitches and that you’ve knit 3 and purled 3 across the whole row. I think you’ll find you’re count is off 1 stitch.

    Hope that helps!

  4. Hi Craig!

    I just cast this on at lunch . . .

    I recently finished a pair of mittens for one of my friends, and of course, she now wants a scarf to go with them! I thought this pattern would be perfect! I’m actually using a lighter weight yarn (a little heavier than worsted weight), so I am using smaller needles (10 1/2) and started with 36 stitches. So far it looks amazing!

    I bet next she will be asking for a hat to match too - ah well, the life of a knitter is always busy!

    Thanks for sharing your “recipe!”

  5. Hi Craig,

    Thank you SO much for this pattern! I usually get little bursts of energy to try out new patterns, and this one is looking SO beautiful! I’m making a rustic green one for my boyfriend and a black lambs wool one for myself… WHICH by the way, will be replacing the $42 scarf I was asking for a Christmas present! Yay for saving money!

    Hope you’re staying warm on this election night. It’s 70 degrees here in Chicago! Who would’ve guessed? They’ll be selling hot chocolate at Obama’s rally haha

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