This adorable scalloped garland knitting pattern is knit flat with two needles, no seams and no fiddly techniques, it’s like magic!
One of the things I’ve always been inspired to do is knit things that you shouldn’t be able to knit. Of course, with crochet, you can make just about anything, but with knitting, there always seemed to be limits.
A few years ago I design an easy knit heart garland and the goal was to knit an entire garland made out of heart shapes using one continuous strand of yarn. No seams, so ends to weave in, no short rows. And it was a challenge but I did it!
This year I set out to knit a scalloped garland or scalloped bunting and I wanted to do the same thing. I wanted to knit each scallop attached to the others so you can make your knit garland as long or as short as you want and make the entire thing out of one strand or working yarn (unless you decide to change colors).
I went through probably 6 iterations but I’ve got it and my scalloped garland knitting pattern is my new favorite. It turned out SO cute and it knits up incredibly quickly. You kind of get in the zone and before you know it, you’ve got yards of garland!
Tips and Tricks for knitting scalloped garland
- Keep track of which is the right side and which is the wrong side so your garland doesn’t get twisted.
- Block your garland when finished, it makes a huge difference. If you use synthetic yarn a quick steam block will help remendously.
- Don’t skip the crochet edging, it helps stabilize the bunting and keeps the scallops from flipping when you hang it.
I am also going to include a complete video for knitting the scalloped garland so you can see exactly how it works!
Are you ready to knit a bunting, let’s do it!
Scalloped Garland Knitting Pattern
Size: each scallop is approx. 2 inches wide and 1 inch tall, knit to any length that you like.
Gauge: 19 stitches = 4 inches
- Worsted weight yarn
- US 7 (4.5 mm) double pointed needles used as straight needles or US 7 (4.55 mm) straight knitting needles
- G/6 crochet hook
- Yarn needle
(If you need help, my favorite knitting reference book for everyone from beginners to advanced knitters is THIS ONE!)
Looking for the pattern? Here’s how it works: This pattern is available for FREE right here on my site (keep scrolling down). Or for just a few dollars, you can choose to purchase an upgraded PDF pattern that is nicely formatted and easy to print one one page with no ads. Thank you for supporting Little Red Window!
Scalloped Bunting Knitting Pattern Instructions:
To Begin:
Using double pointed needles as straight needles, cast on 25 stitched with a knitted cast on.
Row 1: k2, k2togtbl 5 times, k2tog 5 times, turn your work and bring the yarn to the back
Row 2: k10, turn your work and bring the yarn to the back
Row 3: k2togtbl 3 times, k2tog 2 times, k1, turn your work and bring the yarn to the back
Row 4: k7, turn your work and bring the yarn to the back
Row 5: k8, sl1wyif, turn your work and bring the yarn to the FRONT
Row 6: sl1 wyif, bring the yarn to the back, k1, pass slipped stitch over to bind off 1 stitch. Continue loosely binding off with Jeny’s Surprisingly Stretchy Bind Off until you have one stitch left.
Setup next scallop: cast on 24 more stitches with knitted cast on for a total of 25 stitches, repeat rows 1-6.
Finishing: When your garland is long enough, cut the yarn and pull through the last single stitch to end. Then using a contrasting color of yarn, crochet a chain for 6 inches, then, on the right side, crochet through the top of each stitch with a slip stitch to stabilize the top edge of your garland. End with another 6 inch crochet chain.
If you liked this, you may also like some of my other posts…
- Solid Rainbow Swirl Hat Knitting Pattern - March 17, 2025
- Learn to Knit – s2kp or s2kp2 (slip 2, knit 1, pass slipped stitch over) a centered double decrease - March 17, 2025
- Free Printable Knit & Crochet Yarn Labels - March 13, 2025
Leave a Reply