Criss Cross Scarf in Bernat Alize Blanket-EZ - Downloadable PDF

Criss Cross Scarf in Bernat Alize Blanket-EZ – Free Knitting Pattern (Downloadable PDF)

This free downloadable PDF pattern guides knitters through creating a beautifully textured Criss Cross Scarf using the distinctive loop-based construction method of Bernat Alize Blanket-EZ yarn. The finished scarf measures approximately 9" x 74" (23 x 188 cm), making it a generously sized accessory that drapes elegantly and works up quickly thanks to the super chunky yarn weight and intuitive finger-knitting-style technique.

What Is Being Made

The project is a wide, chunky scarf featuring a signature criss-cross stitch pattern created by crossing loops over one another in alternating directions across each row. The resulting fabric has a woven, lattice-like texture that is visually striking yet surprisingly simple to achieve. With a finished width of 9 inches and a length of 74 inches, this scarf is substantial enough to wrap, drape, or style in multiple ways.

About Bernat Alize Blanket-EZ Yarn

Bernat Alize Blanket-EZ is a uniquely engineered super chunky yarn that comes pre-formed with individual loops along its length. These loops eliminate the need for traditional knitting needles or crochet hooks in the conventional sense — instead, the loops themselves act as the "stitches," and new loops of working yarn are pulled through them by hand or with minimal tools. This makes the yarn particularly well-suited to beginner crafters and those who enjoy a tactile, hands-on crafting experience. Each ball of Bernat Alize Blanket-EZ in this pattern weighs 6.4 oz (180 g) and contains 18 yards (16 m) of this bulky looped yarn.

Materials Required

• Yarn: Bernat Alize Blanket-EZ in Denim Blues (color #37020) — 2 balls required
• Hook: A crochet hook may be referenced for finishing or pulling loops, sized as needed to obtain gauge
• Gauge: 14 stitches (loops) per foundation row

Techniques and Construction Method

The scarf is constructed using a loop-pulling technique unique to Bernat Alize Blanket-EZ yarn. Rather than casting on in the traditional sense, the crafter begins by counting out 14 loops for the foundation row, with the yarn end positioned at the far left and all loops facing upward. This foundation sets the stage for the criss-cross pattern that follows.

A key construction note is that the right side of the work faces at all times — the piece is never turned. The working yarn is consistently held behind the stitches throughout, and loops from the working yarn are always pulled from back to front through existing loops. This directional consistency is what creates the clean, uniform appearance of the crossed texture on the right side.

Stitch Pattern Breakdown

• Foundation Row: 14 loops are counted and laid out, with the yarn end at the far left and all loops oriented upward.
• Row 1 (Right to Left): The 14th loop is crossed in front of the 13th loop. Working yarn loops are then pulled up from behind through successive loops, continuing the crossing sequence across the row. Work does not turn at the end of the row.
• Row 2 (Left to Right): The first stitch just worked is skipped. The 2nd stitch is crossed in front of the 3rd stitch, and the crossing and loop-pulling sequence continues across, with the last stitch left unworked. Work does not turn.
• Row 3 (Right to Left): The unworked stitch from the previous row is crossed in front of the 2nd stitch, and the pattern continues with crossed stitches held in position while new loops are pulled through.
• Repeat: Rows 2 and 3 are repeated until the scarf reaches the desired length of approximately 74 inches (188 cm).

Skill Level and Suitability

This pattern is rated Easy, making it an excellent choice for beginner knitters