FREE KNIT PATTERN: Red Scarf Project Rib of Doom Scarf
I made this easy and reversible unisex scarf for the Red Scarf Project using the Sock Wars Rib of Doom. It’s nice and thick and cushy and long. It requires almost no thought or skill, making it perfect for TV knitting. And it’s easy enough to knit in the dark, so it’s good for the movies or nighttime car rides, too.
But it’s all nice and substantial feeling. And I look like a big dork in this picture. But that’s not the scarf’s fault. You won’t look like a big dork in it, unless you’re a hopeless big dork and you always look like one. And at least you’ll be a warm and stylish big dork.
Anyway, I’m thinking I’ll be making some Christmas scarves with this pattern.
Skill level: easy peasy lemon squeezie
Time: 4 – 6 hrs
Yarn
2 skiens Valley Yarns Berkshire (100g; 85% wool, 15% alpaca; 141yd) in 16 Burgundy (which any sighted person would describe as “red”), but would be dandy in any red heavy worsted yarn.
Needles
US 8 needles
Gauge
Not critical; just use a needle a size or two smaller than the label’s recommendation.
Instructions
CO 26.
Row 1: Sl 1, *K3, P3, repeat from * to 1 st from end, K1.
Row 2: Sl 1, *K1, P1, repeat from * to 1 st from end, K1.
Repeat both rows until you use up all but 2′ of yarn, then BO kwise and weave in ends.
November 14th, 2006 at 7:56 pm
cool
November 17th, 2006 at 3:53 pm
LOVE LOVE LOVE what you’ve done with the rib of dooooom! Looks great.
November 26th, 2006 at 10:34 pm
I’ve started a RED Scarf. It’s not as nice as yours, but it’s better than anything in the stores: http://knitfix.livejournal.com/
December 2nd, 2006 at 9:45 pm
Hey, thanks for the info but for us new knitters who are totally ignorant of knit lingo could you provide a little explanation of all the knit lingo you list in the instructions of each pattern? can ya? Thanks for the great site
December 4th, 2006 at 1:01 am
Translation:
Cast on 26.
Row 1: With yarn held in front (as if to purl), slip 1 purlwise. Then work K3 P3 rib across the row until you’re left with one stitch. Knit that stitch.
Row 2: With yarn held in front (as if to purl), slip 1 purlwise. Then work K1 P1 rib across the row until you’re left with one stitch. Knit that stitch.
Repeat both rows until you have 2′ of yarn left, then bind off knitwise (just the normal knit bind-off). Weave in ends.
Better?
December 4th, 2006 at 1:06 am
Thanks, yarnmonkey! I’m proud to use it! (I also recommended the International Socks of Doom as the perfect speedy sock pattern on the Shojo Beat site–http://shojobeat.com/diy/princemuffs/)
April 1st, 2007 at 6:12 pm
Hi – have just found your blog and am enjoying your postings and style. I like this scarf — but now my monkey mind has to figure out if it is really the Rib of Doom which is knit curcularly and not back and forth. Looks great regardless. Kabira
April 1st, 2007 at 8:36 pm
Same pattern, knit flat instead of round.
August 3rd, 2007 at 11:24 am
This scarf it is very cute !
May 30th, 2009 at 2:31 pm
I tried the pattern and love it! Easy to do and just as much fun. Thanks for the info! Have a good weekend.
October 21st, 2010 at 5:46 am
I tried it with a blue color and it looked great too!
April 20th, 2012 at 7:05 am
nice scarf
October 29th, 2012 at 10:44 am
This is all messed up to print. The picture covers the directions
November 2nd, 2012 at 3:11 am
Thank you for the AWESOME pattern, I started the scarf last night and I LOVE it. I have been looking for the perfect scarf pattern for years and now I have found it. Thank you for sharing :)
November 12th, 2012 at 2:16 pm
Thank you Thrifty Knitter for this gorgeous scarf pattern. My group is busy making scarves for our local Homeless Hostel and I wanted something different and nice so recipients might feel a bit special…and this is it! Am 1000s of miles away in the UK and was directed to you via Knitting Nuggets. Good luck with all your ventures…off to dig out some suitable yarn from my extensive stash!!