You've thrown on your best blouse and jeans, but one thing is missing: a scarf. No matter what the season, there's the perfect free knit scarf pattern to top off your outfit. Whether you're a beginner knitter or you just enjoy easy scarf knitting patterns for beginners for a lazy project, scarves are meant for you. Plus, if you're looking to cover your face, why pay for a face mask when you can cover up with scarf?

Whether you're seeking a scarf that's warm or a scarf that's rich in color to act as a striking accent, the right one is out there — you just need to find it!

To help get you started, we've pulled together a list of some of our favorite scarves. Below you'll find free scarf knitting patterns for every season, in colorful, lacy and unique patterns. Discover your next favorite project, and then have fun customizing it to suit your personal taste.

There's a reason that scarves are great for beginners; they typically involve little to no increasing or decreasing, and there's no need to pay attention to things like knitting gauge (for the most part). Whether you're doing something simple like garter stitch or a more complicated lace motif, these free scarf patterns have just what you're looking for!

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Learn how to knit a scarf in no time flat with this video, then browse through the other patterns in this list:

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