Dropped stitch scarves are popular knitting projects, and in this article I have assembled dozens of free knitting patterns in this category. Dropped stitch scarves make fantastic gifts because have a unique visual appeal and they are fast to knit (but don't appear so!)

Enjoy a fast, quick knit scarf pattern featuring dropped stitches alternated with an eyelet pattern. This dropped stitch scarf is a quick knit due to the elongated drop stitches and the lacy effect is fashionable while remaining warm.

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