Arizona Dusk Scarf
Cuddle into the warm and nature-inspired hues of the Arizona Dusk Knit Scarf Pattern. This free scarf pattern from Lion Brand Yarn is sure to keep you warm when there's a nip in the air. Knit this basic knit scarf in autumn colors this fall. One of the best things about this pattern is that it is relatively simple to create and simple looking.
This chic and minimalist design allows the colors in the scarf to truly stand out without being overwhelming. You could easily pair this pretty scarf pattern for knitting with a plain shirt or sweater to give yourself a truly unique look. You are going to love how this Southwestern flair looks on you.
Special thanks to Mary Planeta for coming up with the name "Arizona Dusk Scarf"!
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How to Make the Arizona Dusk Knit Scarf Pattern
Materials:
- 790-407 Homespun Yarn: Painted Desert: 2 balls
- Lion Brand Knitting Needles - Size 10 [6 mm]
- Large-Eye Blunt Needles (Set of 6)
Skill Level: Easy
Size: One Size
About 8 x 56 in. (20.5 x 142 cm)
Gauge: 1 sts = 4 in. (10 cm) in St st (k on RS, p on WS) BE SURE TO CHECK YOUR GAUGE. When you match the gauge in a pattern, your project will be the size specified in the pattern and the materials specified in the pattern will be sufficient. If it takes you fewer stitches and rows to make a 4 in. [10 cm] square, try using a smaller size hook or needles; if more stitches and rows, try a larger size hook or needles.
Instructions:
SCARF
Cast on 22 sts.
Row 1 (WS): Purl.
Row 2 (RS): K17, turn; leave rem 5 sts unworked.
Row 3: P17.
Row 4: K12, turn; leave rem 10 sts unworked.
Row 5: P12.
Row 6: K7, turn; leave rem 15 sts unworked.
Row 7: P7.
Row 8: K across 22 sts.
Rep Rows 1–8 until piece measures about 56 in. (142 cm) at widest point, end with a Row 8. Bind off.
FINISHING
Weave in ends.
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Cho Sun Moon
Dec 07, 2016
I noticed the short rows, but there aren't any instructions for wraps and turns and also picking up wraps. Does this mean it is only turning rows?
Lisa
Sep 14, 2018
Wrap and turn is just one of several techniques to complete short rows, this pattern is using a different technique for short rows.
nshpotter 0679207
Apr 28, 2016
I am making this scarf with the yarn featured in the directions. It is beautiful. Have one questions - it says to repeat pattern until it measures 56 in at the widest point. Are you measuring from inside or outside edge?
Crafter 2906790
Nov 22, 2012
Found this pattern, and am looking forward to purchasing my yarn, and getting right to it. Always love new scarf patterns, and lots of that fancy wool is keeping me busy, and when I have enough done, I will be donating the majority to Homeless society in order to give someone a nice scarf, and knowing it will keep them warm. Thanks for ALL your patterns and projects someone like me can find. Keep up the good work, and if for any reason you don't understand the instructions, you tube is absolutely fantastic for being able to show you a video on almost every project, weather knit/crochet. Thanks again for another pattern, and another project I can start.
grannydevon
Nov 06, 2012
I would like to try this pattern, but is there a misprint in the guage details? 1 sts = 4 inches. Would it be 21 or 31 perhaps - guidance please!
cowgirlzheart 1549 262
Sep 21, 2015
my math may be bad, but by my calculations.....if 1sts= 4 inches then this scarf is 88 inches wide! there are 22 sts per row, 1 sts = 4 inches, 22 x 4 =88. could the gauge be 4sts = 1 inch?
Lisa
Mar 09, 2017
I went to the website and checked, gauge is 11sts to 4". I made my above comment on an entirely different pattern, just happened to notice that it's sitting out here on this one. Hope this helps someone.
Sew Nuts
Oct 18, 2012
can someone please help me?? I haven;t knitted in years--all i learned was knit and purl, and I think I can do this pattern...however, what do I do with the "unworked" stitches?? wouldn't wouldn;t they all unravel?? And what do I need six large needles for??
Lisa
Jul 19, 2014
ok you're confusing the directions-the 6 large eye blunt needles are a suggestion for iitems that must be sewn together or to weave in ends and have nothing to do with the actual knitting of the item. when you get to the point where you stop knitting, you simply turn and go back the other way-the only way your stitches will unravel is if you drop them off the needles-you are not dropping anything off the needles you are simply knitting a short row and going back the way you came. there are loads of videos on youtube that demonstrate short row knitting and shaping.
Anas Forget Me Kni ts
Feb 08, 2012
Love your scarf. Am looking forward to trying this pattern out. It is beautiful in the colors you chose to show.
goldy22
Nov 02, 2011
Curly Q describes the scarf perfectly. It's curly and looks like a Q, Arizona dusk only describes the colour.
ole lady
Oct 30, 2011
MY SUGGESTION FOR A NAME IS "MOUNTAIN WAVES OF BEAUTY" THANK YOU POOPED MAMA
gethealthy 4578182
Oct 29, 2011
Flowing Colors Creative Scarf. Ripples of Colors Knitted Scarf Autumn Mushroom Knitted Scarf
jonesestar 6470564
Oct 29, 2011
My daughter thought it looked like Atumn to her and it looked like Ombre to me, (with all the colors blending into each other without sharp seperating lines) so I think the name should be... OMBRE AUTUMN SCARF.
Apron Artisan
Oct 29, 2011
I first thought of the fuchsia flower, and how they look like bells swaying in the breeze, and other flower bells in nature, how about the Flower Bell Scarf ? It's very eye catching, time to go to storage and get out my winter projects!
Lorraine Lary
Oct 29, 2011
I would name it the Soft Swirls Scarf....the first thing that came to mind when I saw it.
cinderella910 7135 882
Oct 29, 2011
I think your "no name scarf" looks very comforting. For this reason I would call it "CUDDLE SCARF". I can't wait to start this pattern. Thank you for sharing your pattern with all of us. Thanks Again, Godbless, Terry Hemingway-Nakatani
BluLilPixie 457941 4
Oct 29, 2011
My first thought was the Aurora Borealis, but since someone suggested that, I would suggest: Aurora Magic Magical Aurora Northern Lights
crazykat323
Oct 29, 2011
Hi I would call this scarf the "Cali-Lily Collar" because it looks like a cali lily to me !
imamazed 6433401
Oct 29, 2011
These colours remind me of an autumn sunset. The shaping is soft. So it's the 'Soft Autumn Sunset scarf' from me!
imamazed 6433401
Oct 29, 2011
These colours remind me of an autumn sunset. The shaping is soft. So it's the 'Soft Autumn Sunset scarf' from me!
imamazed 6433401
Oct 29, 2011
These colours remind me of an autumn sunset. The shaping is soft. So it's the 'Soft Autumn Sunset scarf' from me!
imamazed 6433401
Oct 29, 2011
These colours remind me of an autumn sunset. The shaping is soft. So it's the 'Soft Autumn Sunset scarf' from me!
eroomje
Oct 29, 2011
The scarf looks so warm and comfortable, I would name it The Snuggle Up scarf or the Comfy Cozy scarf.
patriciapms 192528 7
Oct 29, 2011
From Patricia, I thought of Autumn Fall, looks like falling leaves.
TwinkleToes2day
Oct 29, 2011
My name suggestion is: ''Soft Waves Of Loveliness'' because it is definitely lovely and it looks like gentle waves wrapping around the shore Good Luck to me!! ;0)
Viking
Oct 29, 2011
"Shades of Nature" scarf "Embraceable" or "Huggable" scarf "Hugging Hues" scarf "Shades of Wuthering Heights" scarf "Strolling" scarf "Meandering Moods, or Memories" scarf
cprayerlady 446721 9
Oct 29, 2011
I like this scarf, reminds of a magic scarf for no matter how you twist or turn it, it is like magic. I give it the name, Hocus Pocus Scarf.
Crafter 7423082
Oct 28, 2011
My idea for the scarf name is "Over the River and Thru the Woods" scarf. That was my first thought!
madde 8739752
Oct 28, 2011
I think the scarf is lovely. I'd call it Arizona Dusk. It reminds me of that time of the evening in Arizona. Thank you for taking my name into consideration.. Mary Planeta
purplesmurple
Oct 28, 2011
This is a very pretty scarf. This scarf reminds me of the sunsets we have here in Virginia near the lake in Autumn. I suggest this name Autumn Sunset. Emma
mcbeshty 9733060
Oct 27, 2011
How about "Waves of Warmth" like a swim in the ocean in the warm fall waters. It's looks so cuddly and warm!
artmomcg 5104494
Oct 25, 2011
The scarf's spirals remind me of a pretty kind of pasta. It should be called "campanelle curls".
cjaxson2 9223447
Oct 24, 2011
I would call it "Sparkling Rainbow" or "Colorful Dream". I really like the way you made the scarf so colorful.
lynna
Oct 24, 2011
This beautiful scarf has just a hint of autumn colors, so I suggest, "Autumn Blush" for the name.
flinflon
Oct 24, 2011
I would call it the twirlly mushroom. It is really a lovely scarf. flinflon
LoghouseCrafts
Oct 24, 2011
A "Calla Lily" is what I see. I would like to see it made with greens blending into lemon yellows and orange in the last section for the stamen. Paula
Crafter 8577053
Oct 24, 2011
I'd call it the Soft Swirls Scarf. It describes the look, and it's close enough to alliterative to make it easy to remember.
judyggh 7919536
Oct 24, 2011
I think this scarf should be called "Kelp Frond" as that what it reminds me of the kelp beds offshore.
leeann7521 1582562
Oct 23, 2011
A New Waverly scarf.......it's the name of a town in the UK but it suits the scarf also.
grammie5joy 526867 6
Oct 23, 2011
"Painted Cascades" is what I would call this beautiful scarf.
purpleheartAW2mom
Oct 22, 2011
I think I would call it Softness in Motion. It looks so soft and warm and wraps around itself as if it were softly waving in the breeze. I think all the suggestions are great. Good luck everyone!!
EDWARDSDOLLS 81784 92
Oct 22, 2011
the scarf's name should be called "PROJECT RUNWAY" there was a young man/designer on the show this year....you go and reveiw it yourselves......this look very much like that same scarf........check it out.....so in all do respect it should be called "PROJECT RUNWAY" and give him his prompts........much love to all.....edwardsdolls@aol.com holla............................
chelseacreations20 04 8089647
Oct 22, 2011
"Desert cascade" is a nice name for such a beautiful knitted scarf.
bdavid1943 2493784
Oct 22, 2011
This is a scarf with a "twist" so why not "Twisted Sister" --a companion to warm you inside and outside.
didirenoYahoocom
Oct 21, 2011
This scarf makes me think of the Aurora Borealis lights, waving across a dark sky, so the Aurora Borealis scraf sounds good to me. Didi in Lakewood
777vlloyd 6429430
Oct 21, 2011
I would call this gorgeous scarf "swirling parfait" , as it reminds me of icecream--yum!!!
valentineforty 267 7068
Oct 21, 2011
This scarf looks like it could be my best friend on a could day,so I would call it The Hugger.
yejohnson 9743916
Oct 21, 2011
swirling clouds: I also will be making it for Christmas, it looks so soft
Dottie in PA
Oct 21, 2011
My choice is "Lily's Magic Desert". I like the scarf very much and plan making it for a Christmas Gift. Thanks so much, this has been fun...Dottie in PA
rcmaury 9133249
Oct 21, 2011
I name this scarf - Angel Falls because it reminds me of our visit to the lovely Angel Falls.
judydon2008 249357 5
Oct 21, 2011
I think a good name would be dizzy as it looks like it goes round and round
gramma97469
Oct 21, 2011
I would call it The Ruffles Scarf, that is what came to mind when I saw it.
mcoleenlee 7134007
Oct 21, 2011
I would call it "Waves of Warmth" or "Warm Waves", either way it's title is short and simple and still describes the beauty of the scarf.
KimMarieBerg 50491 82
Oct 21, 2011
The scarf is lovely so I would call it the "Lovely Muted Rainbow Ruffle Scarf".
wingstar4 4150353
Oct 21, 2011
THIS SCARF LOOKS SO WARM AND COZY, I THINK IT SHOULD BE CALL THE CUDDLE SCARF, OR THE SNUGGLEY SCARF. THANK YOU, KIM
draki20 6638141
Oct 21, 2011
I think "Waterfalls" would be a good name for this scarf as the way it drapes.
bjmesser52641 1595 610
Oct 21, 2011
This scarf is very "Curvaceous" and I think it should receive that name.
flohoski 2509876
Oct 21, 2011
When I first saw it I thought it look like a rainbow around her neck. So there is my choice "A Desert Rainbow" Thanks for asking Fran
granmavi 6347669
Oct 21, 2011
I would call it life; full of twist and turns, but still beautiful.
sarasgilbert 97101 09
Oct 21, 2011
It reminds me of a waterfall. It should be the Waterfall Wonder scarf.
Member 15424
Oct 21, 2011
This scarf should be called DERSET DREAMS, it makes you think of warm romantic nights.
maryannchase
Oct 21, 2011
I think this scarf should be named the waterfall scarf.it looks like water flowing down the side of a mountain. Maryann Chase maryann-chase@comcast.net
sewbaroque 7265074
Oct 21, 2011
this scarf reminds me of "Rapunzel". It could be called Rapunzel or "Wrapunzel", a play on her name. My choice would be "Autumn strata" as it reminds me of the earth and it's different layers of soil.
waldron2mary 94181 37
Oct 21, 2011
I like to call it the circular scarf, because it circles around your neck
baderm 6684210
Oct 21, 2011
I would call it a cuddly collar scarf because it looks like a collar in the picture
heartring25 096617 1
Oct 21, 2011
Name for scarf: frosted trumpet because it looks like a frosted trumpet flower
duckhollow
Oct 21, 2011
I would call this beautiful scarf "Ripples of Love". I usually give items I make to loved ones so I thought of every stitch is made with love....so the name "Ripples of Love" would be a good name for it.
Hazel
Oct 21, 2011
when you lay this down it looks like ripples in the water.. the high and low of water..very calm and soothing.... so Ripples
skylady1947 112245 1
Oct 21, 2011
Definitely a "Twist and Shout" scarf. The pattern causes it to twist and the colors cause it to shout stylish!
terrikleinberg 285 2180
Oct 21, 2011
I vote for Waterfall, I see it has already been suggested.
pepperchilli 69288 09
Oct 21, 2011
I sort if think of it as Twilight Of Autum because of the autum colors and the bules for evening what a beautiful scarf. patay
swh2008
Oct 21, 2011
It's beautiful...Reminds me of the sting ray...I would call it "Sting Ray Savy"
mtrm100 3380219
Oct 21, 2011
My first thought was "waterfall". It's such a pretty pattern I think I'll start one this weekend.
Crafter 0500682
Oct 21, 2011
I think Winter Moon would be very nice name for this scarf! It's just gorgeous!
HRHCraftQueenie
Oct 21, 2011
For some unknown reason, at first glance all I could see was a chain of potato chips! Go figure! so my name suggestion is PC Chain as in Potato Chip. You'd think I hadn't even eaten this morning lol
gailmartin5971 115 3089
Oct 21, 2011
I would call it "A Winter Rainbow"........very beautiful!
sandyalsmith 12900 88
Oct 21, 2011
Northern Lights popped into my mind the minute I saw this beautiful scarf
susangecovis 29656 45
Oct 21, 2011
I would call the No Name scarf, the Smooth Curves Scarf. Thank you, Susan Coleman
happynester65 4403 691
Oct 21, 2011
Hi there, I think this should be called the "Sea and Sand" scarf, because this one has the blue of the sea and beige of the sand, and it's rolling like the waves on the shore.
sabonnell 1590761
Oct 21, 2011
Submittig a name for the scarf--------Twist and Turn------Thank you--Shirley
dotkar 2260104
Oct 21, 2011
Submitting a name for the scarf......Gentle Wave.........thank you...Dotti
melaniesgrey2 9114 269
Oct 21, 2011
Submitting a name for the above scarf: "Twisted Knit Scarf" Thank you, Melanie Mitchell
melaniesgrey2 9114 269
Oct 21, 2011
Submitting a name for the above scarf: "Twisted Knit Scarf" Thank you, Melanie Mitchell
marg51
Oct 20, 2011
I really like "Northern Lights" by Linda1957 I would name it "Northern Lights Cascade"
gladysmarhefka 696 1160
Oct 20, 2011
I would like to name the no name scarf ocean wave, it has the colors of the ocean and is wavy,and very pretty. Thank you Mary Brown
zbeck46 3142912
Oct 20, 2011
My name for this scarf is" Whirlie Girl" scarf. To me that is so fitting and it was the first thought that came into my head for it! By zbeck46
nanalynn 1761565
Oct 20, 2011
I took my inspiration from all of you and came up with "Autumn Wind". What do you think? Very pretty scarf for Autumn.
normiejay 6780714
Oct 20, 2011
I'd call it Ocean Waves or SeaWave. Perhaps Sea Vision. Beautiful scarf!!
bpokorny1 1602232
Oct 16, 2011
Autumn by the sea. I'll have to pratice my knitting skills so that I can make it. This scraf is beautiful!!
LucyT
Oct 16, 2011
It's beautiful. Wanted to call it Painted Desert untill I saw it was the color of the yarn. So guess will go with Autumn Night
yerda102 6511462
Oct 13, 2011
It looks like a "Natures Cascade of Fall Colors" scarf. It's beautiful.
dianemarbaugh 9913 442
Oct 13, 2011
Waves of color is what I would call this scarf...so beautiful.
KatyQ
Oct 13, 2011
I would call this scarf "Warm Hugs" because it seems to be hugging the wearer to keep them warm.
nkululeko 8123240
Oct 13, 2011
I'll say the name is a Seashell scarf. I have a shall that looks like the scarf. It is BEAUTIFUL !!!!! Rina Theunissen
Laurie1957
Oct 12, 2011
Northern Lights ... it reminds me of the colors seen in the sky and promises warmth from the northern cold ...
delonquin
Oct 12, 2011
Those beautiful colors make me think of a Desert Fantasy or maybe Winter Mirage
nuttgoss 7524987
Oct 12, 2011
the colors are kinda colors in a winter lake or ocean so maybe "winter ocean waves"
CRAFTLADY60 538945 8
Oct 12, 2011
I would name it Curling Up Snuggley. It looks so very soft and confortable.
kormik 3929709
Oct 12, 2011
Cozy Autumn... it's fall when the leaves change colour and we get ready for winter and are looking for things that are going to keep us warm and cozy.
woodyone
Oct 12, 2011
Dawn to Dusk. It reminds me of the way the colour of the sky changes throughout the day.
s Tarapata
Oct 12, 2011
Rolling hills..... It looks like the color of hills in a painting at dusk
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