The last men's scarf pattern I wrote elicited elicited some envy, so I made another. It's a nice texture that's fast and easy to knit up. The big needles, bulkier yarn and easy to memorize pattern make this a good pattern for beginners.
Red Redux
Materials
3 skeins Plymouth Chunky Merino Superwash Color 18 (100 gr, 109 yards; 100% merino wool)
US size 10 14″ needles
Tapestry needle and scissors
Notes
The scarf is 8" wide, which is pretty wide. If you'd prefer a narrower scarf, you can reduce the width by 4 stitch increments.
K- knit
P – purl
Left Twist - (LT) - knit into the second stitch, then knit into the first, slip both stitches off the needle
Directions
Setup
Cable cast on 34 sts.
Knit three rows.
Pattern
Row 1: K3, *p2, LT* Repeat from * to * until final 3 sts, k3.
Row 2: K3, *p2, k2* Repeat from * to * until final 3 sts, k3.
Rows 3 & 4: Repeat rows 1 & 2
Row 5: K to end
Row 6: K3, p to final 3 sts, k3
Row 7: K3, *LT, p2* Repeat from * to * until final 3 sts, k3.
Row 8: K3, *k2, p2* Repeat from * to * until final 3 sts, k3.
Rows 9 & 10: Repeat rows 7 & 8
Rows 11 & 12: Repeat rows 5 & 6
Repeat pattern until scarf measures 60″, or you run low on yarn.
Knit three rows.