Herrenloopschal in Schachenmayr Easy Loop

Herrenloopschal in Schachenmayr Easy Loop – Free Knitting Pattern Summary

What Is Being Made

This free downloadable PDF pattern from Schachenmayr provides instructions for knitting a Herrenloopschal — a men's knitted loop scarf, also known as a cowl or infinity scarf. The finished piece measures approximately 70 cm in circumference and 26 cm in width, making it a generously sized, wearable accessory designed with a masculine aesthetic in mind. The loop construction means there are no loose ends once worn, giving it a clean, modern look that sits neatly around the neck.

Construction Method

The loop scarf is worked sideways in rows — a clever construction technique where stitches are cast on along the short edge and knitted lengthwise until the full circumference is reached. Once knitting is complete, the cast-on edge and the bound-off edge are sewn together to form a ring, creating the seamless loop shape. This sideways approach gives the fabric a natural horizontal drape and makes it easy to control the final length precisely.

Techniques Used

• Casting on — 16 stitches are cast on to begin the piece
• Working in rows — the scarf is knitted back and forth in flat rows throughout
• Seaming — the cast-on and bound-off edges are joined by sewing to form the cowl ring
• Weaving in ends — all yarn tails are neatly secured at the finish
• Binding off — all stitches are cast off when approximately 1.5 metres of yarn remain

Stitches Used

The entire scarf is worked in a kleines Perlmuster (small seed stitch / moss stitch pattern). This classic textured stitch alternates knit and purl stitches across each row, with the pattern offset on every subsequent row so that knit stitches fall above purl stitches and vice versa. The result is a dense, reversible, richly textured fabric with excellent structure that does not curl at the edges — ideal for a cowl that needs to hold its shape and look equally attractive on both sides. The stitch pattern is worked over an even number of stitches.

Gauge

The stated tension for this pattern is 6 stitches and 11 rows in seed stitch = 10 x 10 cm. Because chunky yarn on large needles can vary between knitters, working a tension swatch before beginning is recommended to ensure the finished cowl matches the intended dimensions.

Materials Required

• Yarn: Schachenmayr original Easy Loop in Weiß-Hellgrau Mouliné, colour 00087 — 200 g (1 ball). Easy Loop is a chunky-weight specialty yarn known for its thick, looped construction that creates a naturally textured, voluminous fabric with minimal effort.
• Needles: Milward knitting needles, size 15 (metric) — the large needle size is suited to the chunky weight of the Easy Loop yarn and helps achieve the correct open, squishy gauge.

Pattern Details

This is a free pattern (Gratisanleitung) published by Schachenmayr under copyright © 2014 Coats PLC. It is written in German and is available as a downloadable PDF. With only 16 stitches per row and a single straightforward stitch pattern throughout, this project is well suited to beginner and intermediate knitters looking for a quick, satisfying make using chunky yarn and large needles. The one-ball requirement also makes it an economical and accessible project.