Neck Warmer Pattern
Super Easy Beginner Knitting Pattern

Here's an easy neck warmer pattern that's perfect for anyone who wants a quick and simple knitting project. And it's great for beginner knitters too.

In fact it's such a fast and easy beginner knitting pattern you'll want to make more than one.

Do any of you make a list for quick knitting gift ideas? Jot this down because there's always a need for a last minute gift and this can top your list.

All you need is the perfect soft and cozy knitting yarn and a couple of hours to knit it.

I whipped up a couple of these one night when it was bitterly cold outside.

One is a neck warmer scarf and one is a knit ear warmer to keep the neck and ears super warm!

We tend to get some heavy winds here and keeping your ears warm too is a necessity. This is the perfect knitting project for this!

And sometimes you just don't want a full length scarf or anything like that. You just wanted to keep warm without all the extras.

this neck warmer pattern is great for people who work outside

And this is a safe way to stay warm for people that use any kind of heavy equipment

There are lots of people that have to work outside and this is a simple way to stay warm without a long scarf getting in the way.

Or Are you looking for Charity knitting patterns?

This is a fast and easy charity knitting pattern. You can easily whip up a few of these in an evening.

I just love the simplicity and versatility of this simple and easy knitting pattern.

And by the way, this neck warmer scarf is great for men too.

Easily becomes an ear warmer too

For this neck warmer pattern I chose Bernat Softee Chunky yarn and knit it extra wide so that it could be folded in half and doubled up for extra warmth.

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You can use any Chunky yarn (5) and I listed a couple below. The Bernat Symphony has a little wool yarn in it for extra warmth if you like using it.

They're all lovely yarns that will work well for this knitting project.

Just pick out some of your favorite dreamy color yarns and get started knitting. And have some fun knitting them up.

You can even try some variegated knitting yarns too.

Ready to get started?

Click here to download my neck warmer pattern

Note: I've now included the neck warmer scarf pattern for knitting in the round

Neck Warmer Pattern Details

Skills Required: Garter stitch

Measurements: This is knit flat and the length was approximately 18 inches without being stretched and the depth is approximately 10 inches.

Gauge: 12 sts and 16 rows = 4 inches

Materials: Any 5-Bulky yarn will work. I used 1 skein of Bernat Roving in the color plum or choose any yarn and color you like.

Needles: US 10.5 (6.5 mm)

Tapestry Needle

Pattern Notes: You can easily adjust your neck warmer if you'd like to have it a little looser around your neck. In that case feel free to add more rows to your knitting. It's that simple.

Neck Warmer Pattern

Cast on 30 stitches.

Work garter stitch for approximately 106 rows (53 ridges of garter stitch) or 18 - 19 inches OR your desired length if you'd like it a bit looser

Bind off loosely

Finish: Sew up seam and enjoy. (See pattern notes about seaming).