Our Rick Rack Scarf is far from a snooze. For beginner knitters, it’s a fun challenge, and for more experienced knitters, it keeps you engaged. It also happens to be totally beautiful!

Rick Rack Scarf in Worsted Twist | Purl Soho

When we first shared this pattern, we knit it up in Jade Sapphire’s 8-Ply Cashmere. Still a gorgeous option, but this time we used our own Worsted Twist, 100% merino wool. Still totally soft and beautiful, Worsted Twist makes a classic Rick Rack Scarf, and in the color Copper Penny, it also makes a rich and complex statement.

Rick Rack Scarf in Worsted Twist | Purl Soho

In response to popular demand, this pattern is now accompanied by our step-by-step Rick Rack Rib Video Tutorial. It illuminates the little tricks and techniques and makes our Rick Rack Scarf more accessible to more knitters. So, naptime’s over… Time to cast on for our very un-snoozy Rick Rack Scarf! -Whitney

Rick Rack Scarf in Worsted Twist | Purl Soho

Designed by Purl Soho designer, Whitney Van Nes.

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Materials

Rick Rack Scarf in Worsted Twist | Purl Soho
  • 4 skeins of Purl Soho’s Worsted Twist, 100% merino wool. Each skein is 164 yards/ 100 grams; approximately 570 yards required. We used the color Copper Penny. (NOTE: We no longer offer Worsted Twist, but choose from one of our other worsted/aran weight yarns.)
  • US 8 (5mm) straight or circular needles

Gauge

26 stitches = 4 inches in Rick Rack Rib stitch

Size

Finished Dimensions: About 7 inches wide and 72 inches long

NOTES

STITCH MULTIPLE

This pattern works over a multiple of 3 + 1 stitches.

HOW TO WORK RICK RACK RIB

Follow along with the video above to learn how to work the Rick Rack Rib, or, for step-by-step photo instructions, visit our Rick Rack Rib Tutorial!

PATTERN

Cast on 46 stitches. We used a basic Long Tail Cast On.

Row 1 (right side): *P1, knit into back loop of second stitch (leaving stitch on left needle), knit into front of first stitch (removing both stitches from left needle), repeat from * to last stitch, p1.

Row 2 (wrong side): *K1, purl into second stitch (leaving stitch on left needle), purl into first stitch (removing both stitches from left needle), repeat from * to last stitch, k1.

Repeat Rows 1 and 2 until piece measures 72 inches long, ending with Row 2.

Bind off in a (p1, k2) pattern. Here’s how…

Bind Off Row (right side): P1, *[k1, pass first stitch over] 2 times, p1, pass first stitch over, repeat from * to last 3 stitches, [k1, pass first stitch over] 2 times, p1.

Weave in all ends and gently wet block.

Rick Rack Scarf in Worsted Twist | Purl Soho