There are lots of free knitting patterns for scarves -- after all, they're so quick and easy to make that even beginners can handle them, and there's nothing quite like a cozy hand knit scarf to beat that winter chill. If you want the best scarves, though, you need the best free knitting patterns, so start your search here.

1. Harry Potter Style Scarf

Whether you're a Gryffindor, a Slytherin, a Hufflepuff, or a Ravenclaw, Lion Brand Yarn has a knitted scarf to suit your fancy. This is the perfect gift for a young Harry Potter fan: a scarf that will let them head off to school in Hogwart's style. Even a novice knitter can handle this basic pattern: as long as you can manage to switch colors, you shouldn't have any difficulty at all.

2. Textured Scarf for Men

You don't have to master too many skills to master this attractive scarf (and really, it's unisex!). If you can knit and purl, you can create a professionally textured scarf with a stylish flair. The free knitting patterns on Numei have a number of excellent scarves, but this is one of the nicest.

3. Whimsy Scarf

This Touch of Whimsy scarf is one of the cutest free knitting patterns you'll find for scarves. It uses two colors to create an attractive style. The techniques aren't quite as simple as for the previous two scarves but they make a good challenge for a developing knitter and a nice pattern for someone with experience.

4. Pocket Scarf

Are you always losing your gloves? You need a pocket scarf! This is one of those free knitting patterns that serves two purposes: it keeps you warm, and it keeps all your stuff together, too. The pockets on this scarf are perfect places to store your mittens when not in use. Then when it's time to go, you don't have to waste time searching for lost mittens.

5. Mistaken Rumor Scarf

If you like free knitting patterns with a bit of flair that don't get too trendy, you'll love the Mistaken Rumor Scarf. It's an incredibly easy pattern that looks much more complicated than it is. You'll love how thick and warm it is, and the simplicity of the pattern makes it a great gift for friends and family.

Whatever your taste, whatever your skill, these free knitting patterns are sure to have a scarf that's made for you.

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