Scarf Basics for Beginners

Scarf Basics for Beginners

• If you knit 1 row & purl the next row (stocking stitch) the scarf will ALWAYS curl at the edges.

• When you are ready to change balls of yarn, switch at the beginning of the row. Tie a loose knot leaving about 5 inches of tail – you will weave in the ends later.

• the average width for a winter scarf is 6”, for a skinny scarf is 4”

How many stitches should I cast on?

Needle Size	Sts Req: 6"	Yarn Req: 6"	Sts Req: 4"	Yarn Req: 4"
5.5mm to 6.5mm	24 sts	250m	16 sts	125m
6.5mm to 7mm	20sts	230m	14sts	130m
8mm	18 sts	215m	12sts	105m
9mm to 10mm	14sts	200m	10 sts	100m
12mm to 15mm	12sts	160m	8sts	80m
20mm	8sts	120m	5sts	60m

Absolute Beginner Scarf

• This stitch is a little bit tighter than normal, you might want to go up 1mm needle size from what is suggested on the yarn band.

• Knit every row ( this is called garter stitch)

Beginner Rib Scarf

• Knit 1 row, Purl 1 row, Knit 1 row, Purl 1 row.

• Purl 1 row, Knit 1 row, Purl 1 row, Knit 1 row.

• Alternate the last 2 groups of stitches

Two by Two (2x2) Rib Scarf

• This stitch is a little bit looser than normal, you might want to go down 1mm needle size from what is suggested on the yarn band.

• Cast on a number divisble by 4

• All rows: *Knit 2 stitches, Purl 2 stiches; repeat instructions from * to end of row.

• When you change back & forth between Knit & purl stitches be sure to bring the yarn foreward & backwards BETWEEN the needles. Otherwise, you’ll make an extra stitch.

Mistake Rib Scarf

• This stitch is a little bit tighter than normal, go up a half mm needle size from what is suggested on the yarn band.

• Cast on a multiple of 4 sts, then add 3sts

• *Knit 2 sts, Purl 2 sts; repeat from * to end, Knit 2 sts, Purl 1 st. repeat for all rows

Easy Fancy Scarf

• This stitch is very artsy and looks best with thick, textured yarns or ribbon yarns.

• This stitch looks best knit loose on larger needles than suggested by the yanrn band. Go up 1mm for regular yarns, go up 2mm for textured yarns or a lacier effect.

• Cast on an Odd number of stitches (3, 5, 7, 9, 11 … )

• *Knit 1 st, Purl 1 st; repeat from * to end. Repeat for all rows

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