The Briggs Blanket Scarf- Free Knitting Pattern
The Briggs is a beginner friendly knitting pattern that uses basic stitches to create a light yet cozy fabric. It is wide enough to be worn as a scarf or a wrap and is perfect for cool weather. Find the free pattern below or grab a digital PDF in my shop.
The Briggs in now available as a complete kit from Lion Brand Yarn. You’ll get a digital copy of the pattern plus 8 skeins of the ultra soft LB Collection Baby Alpaca yarn in the color of your choice. Get it at the link below.
The weather is cooling down here in the Bay Area and it has me reaching for all my winter wearables. One of my favorite winter accessories are scarves. Give me all the cozy, soft makes this time of year.
I love wide scarves the best so when designing the Briggs, I knew it needed to be extra wide so it could be worn as a scarf, shawl or wrap. It’s the ultimate go to winter wearable. It looks great no matter which way you choose to wear it and works well as an added layer on cooler days or to bundle up with your favorite jacket when those super low temps hit.
This is the first time I’ve used LB Collection Baby Alpaca and I can tell you right now…it won’t be the last. This yarn is a new favorite and I’m already dreaming up some new designs to use with it. It’s a weight 3 light weight yarn and comes in the most gorgeous neutrals.
Pairing this yarn with the simple woven stitch was a match made in heaven. I love the simplicity of the stitches and they really make this yarn shine. It’s perfect for beginner to intermediate knitters and makes a great relaxing project. Keep scrolling for the free pattern or check out the full video tutorial below.
The Briggs Blanket Scarf Knitting Pattern
Materials:
1,163 yards of Lion Brand Collection 100% Baby Alpaca in Fawn (8 skeins)
US Size 6 (4.0mm) knitting needles
Tapestry needle
Scissors
Stitch markers
Abbreviations:
CO- cast on
st(s)- stitch(es)
RS- right side
WS- wrong side
K- knit
P- purl
BO- bind off
pm- place marker
sm- slip marker
Notes:
1.Pattern is made in one piece with a garter stitch edge along all sides.
2.Main pattern stitch is a multiple of 4 +2.
Size:
One size
Finished scarf will be approximately 18” X 72”
Gauge:
26 sts and 32 rows in pattern stitch = 4” square after blocking.
Use Rows 6-13(without the 5 knit stitches at the beginning and end) for pattern stitch. CO 30 stitches for swatch.
Pattern:
CO 112
Row 1-5: K all sts.
Row 6 (RS): K5, pm, K across until 5 sts remain, pm, K5. (112)
Row 7: K5, sm, P until next marker, sm, K5. (112)
Row 8: K5, sm, K2, *P2, K2, repeat until next marker, sm, K5. (112)
Row 9: K5, sm, P2, *K2, P2, repeat until next marker, sm, K5. (112)
Row 10: K5, sm, K until next marker, sm, K5. (112)
Row 11: K5, sm, P until next marker, sm, K5. (112)
Row 12: K5, sm, P2, *K2, P2, repeat until next marker, sm, K5. (112)
Row 13: K5, sm, K2, *P2, K2, repeat until next marker, sm, K5. (112)
Repeat Rows 6-13 sixty six times.
Row 542: K all sts, removing st markers. (112)
Rows 543-546: K all sts. (112)
BO all sts. Weave in ends and block.
Now wrap up in your brand new Briggs and stay cozy all winter long. I hope you enjoyed this pattern. I’d love to see your finished Briggs. Make sure to tag me @meghanmakesdo on social media and use #thebriggsscarf so I can share.
As always you can find a digital PDF in my shop, Etsy or Ravelry. Don’t forget to grab the kit from Lion Brand Yarn. Trust me, you will love the Baby Alpaca.
Happy Knitting!
Meghan
