A652 Triangle Scarf

How to Knit a Triangle Scarf

Create a long geometric scarf using a series of connected garter-stitch triangles. The scarf is worked from one end to the other, with increases, decreases and short rows forming the distinctive angled colour sections.

A self-striping or long colour-change yarn will highlight the triangular construction, while a solid or tonal yarn will create a more understated finish.

Project Details

• Project number: A652
• Difficulty: Easy
• Technique: Knitting
• Finished width: approximately 13 cm
• Finished length: approximately 170 cm

What You Will Need

Yarn

• 3 × 100 g balls of Lincraft Acadia yarn

Needles and Equipment

• Pair of 4.50 mm knitting needles
• Wool needle for sewing in ends

Alternative Yarns

Lincraft Acadia can be replaced with a DK, 8 ply or light worsted yarn that produces the required tension on approximately 4.50 mm needles.

For the closest result, select a self-striping or long colour-change yarn with gradual colour transitions. Suitable alternatives include:

• Self-striping 8 ply yarn: The closest substitute for the photographed scarf, as the changing colours will emphasise each triangular panel.
• Variegated DK yarn: Creates shorter and more frequent colour changes throughout the scarf.
• Solid-colour 8 ply wool or wool blend: Produces a warm scarf with clearly defined garter-stitch texture.
• Easy-care acrylic 8 ply yarn: A practical and washable option suitable for everyday wear.
• Merino or merino-blend 8 ply yarn: Creates a softer, warmer scarf with greater drape.

Match the replacement yarn by total length rather than ball count. Purchase enough yarn to equal the combined metreage of the original three 100 g balls, with a small amount extra to allow for variations in tension.

Tension

18.5 stitches and 35 rows to 10 cm over garter stitch using 4.50 mm needles.

Knit a tension square before beginning. Adjust the needle size where needed to achieve the stated tension, as a different gauge will alter the finished width, length and yarn requirements.

Knitting Abbreviations

• K: knit
• Inc: increase
• Sl 1: slip one stitch
• Psso: pass the slipped stitch over the knitted stitch
• K2tog: knit two stitches together
• Sts: stitches
• Rep: repeat

Knit the Base Triangle

1. Using 4.50 mm needles, cast on 2 stitches.
2. Row 1: Increase in the first stitch, K1. 3 stitches.
3. Row 2: Increase in the first stitch, then knit to the end.
4. Repeat Row 2 until there are 36 stitches on the needle.

Knit the First Side Triangle

1. Row 1: Increase in the first stitch, sl 1, K1, psso, turn, then knit back to the end of the row.
2. Row 2: Increase in the first stitch, K1, sl 1, K1, psso, turn, then knit back to the end of the row.
3. Row 3: Increase in the first stitch, K2, sl 1, K1, psso, turn, then knit back to the end of the row.
4. Row 4: Increase in the first stitch, K3, sl 1, K1, psso, turn, then knit back to the end of the row.
5. Continue in this manner, knitting one additional stitch before the slipped-stitch decrease on each successive row.
6. Continue until the following row has been worked: Increase in the first stitch, K21, sl 1, K1, psso, turn, then knit back to the end of the row.
7. Next row: Increase in the first stitch, K22, sl 1, K1, psso. Do not turn. K11.

Knit the Repeating Side Panels

Work the following panel sequence:

1. Row 1: Increase in the first stitch, K10, sl 1, K1, psso, turn, then knit back to the end of the row.
2. Row 2: Increase in the first stitch, K11, sl 1, K1, psso, turn, then knit back to the end of the row.
3. Row 3: Increase in the first stitch, K12, sl 1, K1, psso, turn, then knit back to the end of the row.
4. Continue in this manner, knitting one additional stitch before the slipped-stitch decrease on each row.
5. Continue until the following row has been worked: Increase in the first stitch, K21, sl 1, K1, psso, turn, then knit back to the end of the row.
6. Next row: Increase in the first stitch, K22, sl 1, K1, psso. Do not turn. K11.

Repeat the complete side-panel sequence 29 times.

Knit the Final Panel

1. Row 1: Increase in the first stitch, K10, sl 1, K1, psso, knit to the final 2 stitches, K2tog.
2. Row 2: K2tog, knit to the end.
3. Row 3: Increase in the first stitch, K11, sl 1, K1, psso, knit to the final 2 stitches, K2tog.
4. Row 4: K2tog, knit to the end.
5. Row 5: Increase in the first stitch, K12, sl 1, K1, psso, knit to the final 2 stitches, K2tog.
6. Row 6: K2tog, knit to the end.
7. Continue in this manner for a further 8 rows, increasing the number of knit stitches before the slipped-stitch decrease on each alternate row.
8. Row 15: Increase in the first stitch, K17, sl 1, K1, psso, K2tog.
9. Cast off the remaining 21 stitches.

Finish the Scarf

1. Cut the yarn, leaving a tail long enough to weave in securely.
2. Use a wool needle to sew in all loose yarn ends.
3. Gently block the scarf to approximately 13 cm wide and 170 cm long, following the care instructions for the selected yarn.