Making a scarf is the most straightforward project if you are a beginner knitter. It is simple to make and does not take a lot of time to complete. It is ideal, especially for those who do not have a lot of patience for completing a massive project. There are basic stitches that suitable for you as a beginner.
A garter stitch scarf is one of the easiest and simplest patterns that also neat up quickly. The design is simple and allows you to use different weights of yarn. You can also make adjustments and add different textures and choose the size of needles to use.
Materials To Use
Making a scarf requires you to have the right stuff to produce attractive items. The tools include yarn, needles, scissors, and a crochet hook to weave the ends. When choosing the thread, it is advisable to pick a light color to enable you to see your stitches. You can buy one or two skeins of super-bulky yarn depending on how long you want the scarf to be.
The size of the needle will also depend on the gauge that you desire. A crochet hook is helpful when weaving the ends as it gives them greater precision than a needle.
The Scarf Size And Pattern Gauge
The gauge shows how many stitches there are per inch, and it depends on the yarn weight, the knitting tension, and the needle size. The width and length of the scarf will be determined by the yardage of the thread you choose and also how long you knit it.
The Garter Stitch Scarf Pattern
Garter stitch is simple for a beginner since you only need to repeat the basic stitch over and over again. Creating a scarf using this stitch requires you to follow the necessary steps below:
1. Cast On
You will need to cast on 12 stitches, which will give a scarf with a 5-inch width, but this depends on what you want. You can make it wider or narrower by increasing or decreasing the number of stitches, respectively. One can use either long-tail or wrap cast-on.
2. Knitting The Stitches
To create your scarf, you need to knit each row with the same garter stitch until you get the desired length. You can add a new skein of the yard to increase the length or a different color.
3. Binding Off
To bind off the scarf, cut the thread leaving a tail about 6-inches. Use the crochet hook to weave in the ends. Ensure that you weave both at the top and bottom and any other ends if you add the second skein of yarn.
Conclusion
Garter stitch is an excellent all-purpose scarf pattern that is both simple and fun to personalize. You can create it using any weight of the yarn and any needle size. It also gives you the flexibility to choose the dimensions of your scarf as well as the colors.
You can also customize your scarf by adding a few hand-made pom-poms along the ends and on the corners.
