This is a pattern I use for scarves. I also do 8 rows of garter stitch at the beginning and end to make it look complete, but this is the basic pattern repeat!
Shown with a cast-on count of 18 stitches.
1 2 3 4 5 Horizontal repeats
1 2 3 4 5 Vertical repeats
Swatch photo uploaded by MeganPawlakArts